Papercraft Sneaker Campaigns

The DIY Cutout Shoe is a Clever Interactive Ad for the Adidas ZX

As a cool and interesting way to get consumers involved with the new Adidas ZX shoe design, creative director Jan Daga of the Numbersix advertising agency formulated this DIY cutout concept.

Inserted within a magazine, the thick paper templates feature a captivating outer space design with instructions for creating a miniature version of the ZX sneaker. Both the Sci-Fi space imagery and the DIY aspect make this project enticing to today's youth who like to be creatively stimulated. Once assembled, the consumer will have a mini 3D model of the shoe sitting in their room, reminding them of the product every time they see it.

Instead of flipping the page, people will interact with this fun Adidas ZX ad.

Interactive Advertising
Opportunity for brands to engage consumers through interactive and hands-on experiences.
DIY Marketing
Using do-it-yourself concepts to attract the attention of young and creative consumers.
Creative Stimulus
Incorporating captivating designs and engaging activities to stimulate the creativity of today's youth.

Industries Being Reshaped

Footwear
Brands can explore innovative marketing campaigns that involve consumers in the shoe design process.
Advertising
Advertising agencies can incorporate interactive and DIY elements to create more engaging and memorable ads.
Publishing
Magazines and publishers can offer unique interactive advertising opportunities through paper craft campaigns.
SCORE
4.0 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 51%
Activity 61%
Freshness 8%

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