There’s nothing like kicking it old school. Here are some of London’s most innovative underground advertisement designs. Whenever I find myself in a design rut, I always try and look up some of the classics.
These vintage poster designs were all truly innovative for their time, and you can still see their influence in modern-day advertisements. I guess you just can’t argue with the propaganda style, the contrasting solid shapes of color and brash bold typography. I hope that some of these vintage ads influence and inspire you as much as they do me.
Vintage Subway Ads
Using Old London Underground Campaigns to Inspire New Creativity
Trend Themes
1. Vintage Advertising - There is potential to tap into the nostalgia trend and create new campaigns that replicate the vintage aesthetic and appeal to consumers' sense of nostalgia.
2. Retro Design - Businesses can incorporate retro design elements in their branding and product designs to capitalize on the growing popularity of nostalgia and vintage aesthetics.
3. Propaganda Style Advertising - There is potential for businesses to adopt the propaganda style of vintage advertising as a new way to grab the attention of consumers and differentiate themselves from competitors.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising - The advertising industry can use vintage ads as inspiration for new campaigns that appeal to consumers' sense of nostalgia.
2. Graphic Design - The graphic design industry can incorporate vintage design elements in their work to appeal to businesses looking to tap into the nostalgia trend.
3. Marketing - Marketers can explore the potential of propaganda style advertising as a way to create memorable campaigns that stand out in a crowded market.