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Editorial, auction and follow emails as one template family

Six content types, from artist editorial to closing auctions, built as a single system the marketing team could fill without a developer.

Client
Artsy
Sector
Art marketplace
Years
2020
  • Template system
  • Editorial
  • Marketplace
Six Artsy email templates as wireframes with placeholder artwork regions
The template family with placeholder regions

01challenge

Every format had drifted into its own build

A high-volume programme with many formats: editorial features, artist spotlights, auction alerts and personalised lots. Each format had drifted into its own build.

02solution

One family of components for every format

Audited the live programme, then rebuilt every format from one set of components: image-grid, artwork card, editorial block, quote and CTA. Delivered as templates with placeholder regions and documentation.

Six deployed Artsy emails featuring artworks, editorial and auctions
Live emails built from the templates

03results

Six formats, one system, no developer needed

6email formats rebuilt from one component set

  • Six formats rebuilt from one component set
  • Consistent artwork card and footer across every send
  • Templates handed over with placeholder regions and usage notes

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