By Hinna Raja
welcome to the psyche of the underdog.
FIRST GEN IMMIGRANT KID
SELF-TAUGHT MULTIDISCIPLINARY CREATIVE
ALL THINGS BRAND CRTV + SOC!AL
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HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN
HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN
PUMA | EVERGREEN CAMPAIGNS 2022
SOCIAL STRATEGY
THE BRIEF
to promote Puma sneakers + apparel to a Gen Z audience online, primarily for TikTok and Instagram
APPROACH
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Gen Z doesn’t just buy sneakers—they collect, personalize, and integrate them into their digital and social identities. Traditional sneaker marketing often leans on hype culture, but today’s younger consumers prioritize self-expression, storytelling, and immersive experiences over just exclusivity.
With this in mind, we designed two visually disruptive, trend-driven campaigns that transformed sneakers into something bigger than footwear—
they became avatars of personal style, symbols of identity, and gateways to otherworldly experiences.
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By tapping into gaming culture and astrology —
two of Gen Z’s biggest digital touchpoints — we turned sneaker shopping into a creative journey, making it feel interactive, expressive, and uniquely personal.
INSIGHTS
EXECUTION
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THIS IS
SNEAKERVERSE
We took sneaker culture into the gamer's mindset, transforming sneaker shopping into a character-building journey.
☆ Inspired by: video game aesthetics, avatar customization, interactive storytelling
☆ Execution: A holographic sneaker selection screen where each sneaker grants Player One superpowers, turning them into a unique “sneakerhero."
☆ Impact: Reinvented sneaker shopping as a gamified, immersive experience.
THE SIGNS
AS SNEAKERS
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We tapped into Gen Z’s obsession with astrology by crafting a trippy, surreal world where sneakers embodied each zodiac sign.
☆ Inspired by: Zodiac archetypes, Alice in Wonderland, psychedelic aesthetics.
☆ Execution: A kaleidoscopic dreamscape where our heroine transforms into different living, breathing zodiac characters, bending space-time and reality.
☆ Impact: Gave sneakers personality and storytelling depth -- making them feel like extensions of identity.
WHY IT WORKED
Today’s audiences don’t just want a sneaker; they want to know the story it tells and the world it belongs to. By turning sneakers into avatars and characters, we positioned PUMA as more than just a brand—it became an experience.
Trend-Driven Creativity Wins Social Feeds
Rather than forcing a traditional ad, we spoke in Gen Z’s language. Video games and zodiac signs are not just interests; they are digital subcultures. By aligning our creative with these trends, we ensured high engagement and organic shareability.
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Social Strategy = Visual Disruption
On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, attention spans are short. These videos didn’t just blend in; they stood out. The futuristic, dreamlike aesthetics and unexpected storytelling hooks made the content thumb-stopping.
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Gen Z Doesn’t Buy Products—They Buy Into Worlds
IMPACT !
This campaign didn’t just promote sneakers—it redefined how Gen Z connects with sneaker culture online. By fusing trend-driven narratives with immersive world-building, we created a campaign that wasn’t just seen—it was experienced.
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