Fairmont

Editorial Strategy & Visual Refresh

Reimagining a luxury icon for the modern traveler.

Client
Fairmont
Location
CAN, USA
Year
2024
Services
Creative Direction, Editorial & Brand Storytelling, Social Content Strategy, Concept Pitch

As part of a competitive pitch, I led a bold editorial and visual strategy designed to modernize Fairmont’s flagship publication. Our vision was rooted in a new intersection of storytelling, sustainability, and global culture—reimagining the magazine as a sophisticated, multi-platform brand asset.

The approach centered on a flexible design system built to extend seamlessly across print, digital, and social. From establishing new photographic direction and original columns to developing interactive content and launch campaigns, we built a framework that elevated Fairmont’s voice while remaining rigorously aligned with Accor’s global brand values.

The result was a concept that balanced heritage luxury with modern utility. By creating immersive feature formats and a refreshed tone, we proposed an editorial experience that was not only a guest amenity but a powerful vehicle for brand authority and cultural relevance.

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Fairmont Magazine
Fairmont Magazine

Interactive Extensions: Part I

A digital-first layer that brings Bellboy to life year-round—turning print stories into immersive, multi-platform experiences. From the Bellboy Digital Hub, a central home for multimedia content, to editorial spin-offs like Source Code and Color Stories, each concept deepens engagement with behind-the-scenes detail and design. The Playlist (Extended) adds sound and storytelling to the mix through Instagram and influencer shares—blending print and digital for richer, real-time immersion.

Hero Features

A mix of editorial features designed to inspire curiosity and bring the Fairmont world to life—from a Mount Kenya trekking adventure in The Rush, to artisan spotlights in Honing the Craft, and a culinary showcase in The Feast. We imagined deep dives like Deconstructed, breaking down a single image (starting with Flamenco in Andalusia), and themed listening experiences like The Playlist: Island Escape. The section also included a profile of Ayo Edebiri’s Boston roots in Tête-à-Tête and a personal welcome from CEO Omer Acar to set the tone for the magazine’s debut.

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