Associated Independent Stores (AIS)

Product Directories

Associated Independent Stores (AIS), the premier buying group for independent retailers in the UK and Ireland, tasked us with creating a series of product directories for their SS24 and AW24 seasons, showcasing their expertise across various sectors.

A collage of product directory covers for AIS, featuring various images of home products such as bedding, furniture, and decor.

The challenge:

AIS required product directories that highlighted their extensive range of products in home, fashion, leisure, sports, and toys. With a vast range of directories to be created, the challenge was to design each one to be both informative and be a trendsetter in its own right.

A young child sitting at a table, smiling and playing with colorful building blocks in a bright and airy room. A person holding a tablet displaying a digital catalog featuring fabric options for "Kingsbury Tweed," with a room interior preview and a palette of color swatches. A person using a laptop to view a digital catalog page featuring a stylish cheese board display with various cheeses, knives, and accompanying text details. A cozy bedroom scene featuring herringbone wood flooring with the text "Product Directory: Flooring One 2024" prominently displayed in bold white letters.

The solution:

We developed the suite of directories, each embodying a modern and trend-led design. We focused on making these directories visually appealing and user-friendly, ensuring they effectively communicated the latest trends and innovations in each sector. The design approach was tailored to resonate with AIS’s reputation as a leader in the retail industry, appealing to their diverse audience.

The impact:

Head of Marketing, Communications and Operations at AIS, said:

“I have worked with Creative Triangle over a number of years and have always found them to be ‘on it’ with any design projects I have worked with them on. From project management, to creative conceptual work, and final delivery they are a creative, professional and friendly team to work with – they very much feel like part of my team.”

A stack of product directories for AIS, with the top cover featuring stylish blue ceramic bowls and the title "Product Directory: Simply Home SS24" displayed prominently.