The Toshiba Satellite U840W ad campaign promotes the "World's First Ultra-Wide Ultrabook," as stated right in its tag line. More than that, it singles out its split-screen technology. This singular ability allows people to multitask that much better. Whether it is the student writing an essay and finding a quote or the fashionista online shopping while sharing images of her outfits, the Toshiba Satellite U840W laptop can come in mighty handy.
Conceived and executed by the ad agency Clemenger BBDO based in Sydney, Australia, the Toshiba Satellite U840W ad agency illustrates the dual nature of the laptop through piechart carpets. Art directed by Simon Hayes with creative direction by Luke Chess, the print ads were shot by photographer Juli Balla and retouched by Giles Davies and Ben Greenfield.
Pie-Chart Carpet Ads
The Toshiba Satellite U840W Campaign Promotes Ultra-Wide Laptops
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