# Unforgettable Padlock Ads The Coimbra Color Lock Campaign Illustrates Why Vibrant Hues are Helpful By Meghan Young | Published 2013-03-08 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coimbra-color-lock-campaign References: [ibelieveinadv](http://www.ibelieveinadv.com/2013/03/coimbra-color-lock-dog-shark-lion/) & [dimcanzian.br](http://www.dimcanzian.com.br) There are some situations where forgetfulness can be fatal as depicted in the Coimbra Color Lock campaign. When it comes to locking up dangerous animals such as certain dogs and all lions as well as oneself if scuba diving with sharks, a person will not want to leave the actual lock behind. Thanks to these [vibrantly hued options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-acts-of-color), however, they will be "impossible to forget," as stated by the tag line. The Coimbra Color Lock campaign was conceived and executed by dim&canzian, an ad agency based in São Paulo, Brazil. Art directed by Michele Dim D’Ippolito, Doda Ferrari and Caio Almeida with creative direction by Gabriel Araujo, Bruno Salgueiro, the images were illustrated by Pict Studio. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vibrant Lock Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lock designs that incorporate vibrant colors to make them more memorable and less likely to be forgotten. - **Campaign Illustration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advertising campaigns that visually depict the importance of not forgetting essential items in high-stakes situations. - **Tagline Messaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use catchy taglines to emphasize the unforgettable nature of products or services. ### Where This Applies - **Lock and Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce locks that integrate vibrant colors and advanced technologies for enhanced security and ease of use. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop creative advertising campaigns that effectively convey the significance of products and services. - **Illustration and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unique and eye-catching illustrations in advertising and design projects to capture audience attention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Pet Accident Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dont-worry-you-can-afford-it.md) - [Brightly Tonal Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unforgettable-mediterranean-summer-campaign.md) - [House Party-Themed Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiders-keepers.md) - [Location-Tracking Luggage Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taglock-travel-lock.md) - [Bold-Colored Tequila Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undomesticate-campaign.md) - [Interactive Toothpaste Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluemarlin.md) - [Secure Firearm Campagins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-stories.md) - [Humorous Pet Furniture Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utsdd.md) - [Pet-Finding Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scented-billboards.md)