
5.11 TACTICAL
5.11 Tactical is the leader in purpose-built tactical gear for public safety and military professionals. They wanted to expand beyond that into the active-lifestyle market and connect with ‘Outdoor Enthusiasts.’ I helped them evolve the brand's aesthetics and messaging to stand out from the competition and resonate with their new target consumers.

ORIGINAL LOOK

I designed the visual direction to photographically capture training, adventuring and the experience of being ‘out in the field’ from a believable point-of-view. Tough? Definitely. Hard core? Certainly. Aspirational? Of course, but never intimidating.
With the ‘Outdoor Enthusiast’ in mind, I designed a digital journey complete with mission collections, product technology, custom loadouts, survival tips, consumer interactions and ambassador challenges.

I compiled the components from the brand foundation and photography direction into a field guide, including ambassador stories, tips and product feature/benefits.
The 5.11 Product Technology Identity System needed to be bold, simple and visually aligned with the technology and its application in the field.
Finally, I took the new brand to Ground Zero in retail designing modular retail displays, packaging, product tags and trade show buildouts that reflected the new, more approachable brand.
The brand is now well on it’s way to becoming a consumer general juggernaut with bricks and mortar stores and retail distribution all over the world. The rebrand was a major step for 5.11, helping them achieve their goal to appeal to broader markets.
