Safer Tank Cars

• About

The Greenbrier Companies is a leading supplier of rail transportation equipment and services, powering the movement of products around the world. As one of America’s leading railcar manufacturers, Greenbrier has stepped to the front to lead the tank car industry toward safer design standards.

• Objective

Greenbrier felt it was necessary to confront the alarming issue of failures in railroad tank car design. It isn’t that tank car breaches happen often, it’s that when they do the consequences can be catastrophic. With increased volumes of flammable and hazardous materials being transported by rail, the stakes are much higher than they ever were, even compared to just a decade ago. This growing concern led to a pressing need for an awareness campaign to aide in the passing of legislation they believed was crucial to ensuring the safety of tank car designs across the entire industry.

• Solution

The instructions were pointed and precise—design an online experience to not just attract, but deeply engage visitors and amplify their message's visibility. Even in the initial stages, I recognized the project's critical importance and the potential to enhance railway safety nationwide. Equipped with the central narrative and key data points, I began by mapping out a digital environment that would move beyond static web pages, instead offering users a rich, participatory journey.

By pairing assertive typography with a stark black canvas, I ensured each word would resonate with absolute clarity and force. The logo transformed from a mere graphic into the site's design DNA, serving as a cohesive visual anchor across various elements and interactive features. Selective video loops were used to intensify and dramatize critical site messaging.

To transition the site from a traditional task-based website into a narrative-driven experience, I employed strategic scrolling interventions (scroll-jacking) that segmented information into more digestible, engaging narratives. Despite potential UX drawbacks, this implementation was critical to meet the Greenbrier's need for delivering the story in its entirety.

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