Adidas Design Cases
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News & interviews
- 15 fresh mural illustrators to inspire you in 2026
Creative Boom · Apr 1, 2026
Creative Boom’s 2026 roundup highlights 15 mural illustrators from around the world who are redefining public art through colour, scale, and community engagement. The feature showcases artists such as Judith Mayer, Freddie Denton, and Elin Matilda Andersson, exploring how murals can transform spaces and connect people. The article celebrates creativity, activism, and the growing opportunities for illustrators to work at large scale.
- FLUORO® on their new-age model for creating entire brand worlds
The Brand Identity · Mar 23, 2026 · Interview
The Brand Identity interviews Tim Smith, founder of London-based creative agency FLUORO®, about the studio’s ‘new-age’ model that merges branding and advertising into one living system. Smith discusses projects for clients like Apple, R.A.D®, and Doof, emphasizing cultural research, emotional connection, and always-on brand ecosystems. The conversation explores FLUORO®’s rejection of data-driven risk aversion and its focus on building coherent brand worlds that sustain attention and community.
- POV: What worked last time is the enemy of what works next
It's Nice That · Feb 11, 2026
In this POV essay, Cat How critiques the creative industry’s growing reliance on evidence-based, data-driven processes that stifle experimentation and originality. She argues that as agencies and brands mature, they often prioritise safety and optimisation over risk and play, leading to cultural fatigue. Using examples like BBH, Mother, Pepsi, and Adidas Originals, How highlights how some organisations maintain creative vitality by embracing experimentation and reinterpreting heritage rather than preserving it.
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It's Nice That · Jan 13, 2026
The article profiles set designer and art director Saskia Martindale, whose whimsical, food-inspired props and sets bring a sense of childlike wonder to commercial and personal projects. Known for her handmade, analogue approach, she has created imaginative campaigns for brands like Burberry, Nike, Adidas, and Ffern. The feature highlights her playful process, creative inspirations, and collaborations with artists such as Max Siedentopf and photographer Brendan Freeman.
- Lex Carthur’s romantic ads focus on the emotional core of top tier athletes
It's Nice That · Nov 6, 2025
The article profiles director Lex Carthur, known for his emotionally driven sports films for brands like Nike, Adidas, and Salomon. It explores his journey from photo editor to filmmaker, his self-taught approach to editing and colour grading, and his focus on empathy and authenticity in portraying athletes. The piece highlights several of his recent campaigns and his distinctive cinematic style.
- adidas honours cultural identity and community through Nuestra Cultura al Mundo
Creative Boom · Nov 6, 2025
Creative Boom’s feature spotlights adidas’ Hispanic Heritage Month campaign ‘Nuestra Cultura al Mundo,’ directed by Gabi Lamb and Andres Norwood. The film celebrates skateboarders Jen Soto and Diego Nájera, blending heritage, sport, and community through cinematic storytelling. The campaign culminated in a Puerto Rico event and signals a shift toward authentic, culture-led brand storytelling.
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It's Nice That · Oct 15, 2025
It’s Nice That announces the November 2025 edition of its Nicer Tuesdays event in London, featuring talks from Porto Rocha, Jennie Baptiste, Boomranng Studio, and Alice Isaac. The lineup spans design, photography, and collage, with discussions on identity, culture, and creative process. The event will be held at EartH Hackney with music by Epidemic Sound and sponsorship from El Rayo and Lovecorn.
- Top Brands Captivating Gen Alpha in 2025 Unveiled
Creative Boom · Oct 7, 2025
Tom May’s Creative Boom article explores Beano Brain’s 2025 Coolest Brands report, which reveals how Generation Alpha engages with brands. The piece highlights YouTube’s dominance, Nike and Adidas’s contrasting strategies, and the rise of experiential and authentic branding from companies like KitKat, Domino’s, and Jellycat. It underscores how Gen Alpha values identity, creativity, and genuine experiences over hype.
- Adverts Set to Increase in Length
It's Nice That · Sep 4, 2025
Liz Gorny’s opinion piece for It’s Nice That explores the resurgence of long-form advertising, as brands like Nike, Cash App, Adidas, Patagonia, and Rapha invest in cinematic and editorial storytelling. The article contrasts this trend with the short-form dominance of TikTok, suggesting audiences are seeking more depth and intentionality. Through interviews with Nike’s Matthew Kneller and Cash App’s Zack Ashley, it highlights how brands are using slower, more reflective formats to build emotional resonance.
- "Bakar Drops Joyful After-School Dance Music Video"
It's Nice That · Sep 1, 2025
The article spotlights Tom Emmerson’s direction of Bakar’s new music video 'Lonyo!', a joyful, human-centered film featuring schoolchildren dancing in a London playground. Emmerson collaborated with a choreography team and production company Business Club to create a warm, uplifting visual that celebrates community and youth. The piece highlights Emmerson’s signature kinetic style and his intent to counteract negativity in creative culture.