# Wetsuit Forecast Ads The Hydroponic Surf Clothing Campaign is Colorfully Clever By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-surf-clothing-campaign References: [ibelieveinadv](http://www.ibelieveinadv.com/2012/06/hydroponic-surf-clothing-surf-clothing-forecast-atlantic-surf-clothing-forecast-pacific/) & [conquistadors.es](http://conquistadors.es/) The Hydroponic Surf Clothing campaign appeals to surfers' sensibilities. It concentrates on their need to know what the weather will be like the day they go surfing. The surf forecast map parodies this common habit in a [colorful and clever](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asos-inspired-by) way. It is made up of [surf clothes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-and-speedo), 400 garments to be exact, that have been tightly packed and patterned in a typical [weather formation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beavertown-brewery-collection) with landmasses superimposed on top to indicate whether it is the Atlantic or Pacific ocean. Conceived and executed by The Conquistadors Collective, an ad agency based in New York, United States, the Hydroponic Surf Clothing campaign was art directed by Christian Lopez and Quito Leal with creative direction by Mauricio Alarcon and Guy Rooke. Photographed by Javier Tles, the campaign is creative and eye-catching, which is exactly the point. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Surf Forecast Mapping:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a digital platform that provides surfers with real-time surf forecast maps and weather information to enhance their surfing experience. - **Creative Advertising Campaigns:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and visually captivating advertising campaigns that appeal to consumers' sensibilities and stand out from the competition. - **Fashion and Surfing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion and surfing by designing and producing surf clothing that is both functional and stylish, catering to the needs and preferences of surfers. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace innovative approaches in advertising by integrating technology and engaging visuals to capture audience attention. - **Outdoor Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced materials and technologies to create high-performance outdoor apparel that offers comfort, protection, and style for surfers and other outdoor enthusiasts. - **Sports and Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce technological advancements and innovative solutions to improve sports and recreation experiences, such as providing accurate weather and surf forecasting for surfers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Garment Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweaty-betty-all-good-in-the-hood.md) - [Y2K Weather-Report-Style Skincare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drycuticle-season.md) - [Intense Elemental-Inspired Sportswear Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-for-whatever-ad.md) - [Cheeky Swimmer Spirit Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-daley-and-malibu.md) - [World-Class Billboard Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corona-sun-activated-billboard.md) - [Climate-Positive Outdoor Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/askov-finlayson-1.md) - [Origin Story Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-your-own-way.md) - [Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoplift-campaign.md) - [Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kotn-fw-2024-collection.md)