# Anti-Advertisement Apps NO AD is a Mobile App That Replaces Subway Ads with Digital Artwork By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-09-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-ad References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/09/no-ad-augmented-reality-app-replace-subway-ads.html) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/no-ad/id881983171?mt=8) If you're sick of being constantly bombarded with advertisements, NO AD is an app that will help you find an escape on the subway. The app is designed so that you can hold up your phone or tablet to an ad that's been posted in the subway, and with the aid of [augmented reality technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersity-app), the app will turn it into an [aesthetically pleasing digital art piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards). So far, over 50 artists have contributed art pieces to replace over 100 [underground advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scanit). This includes works by Jilly Ballistic, Veribus and Posterboy, which turn ordinary ads into visuals that are much more thought-provoking and interesting to look at. With the NO AD app, it's like a secret underground New York City art gallery has been created. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Anti-advertisement Movement:** There is an emerging trend of people seeking alternatives to traditional advertisements, creating opportunities for businesses to develop products or services that satisfy this need. - **Augmented Reality Advertising:** NO AD incorporates augmented reality technology to replace physical ads with digital art pieces, presenting an opportunity for businesses to explore innovative advertising strategies that utilize AR technology. - **Artistic Advertising:** NO AD has partnered with over 50 artists to create aesthetically pleasing replacements for subway ads, offering a potential opportunity for businesses to collaborate with artists in creating more engaging advertising content. ### Where This Applies - **Advertising:** The rise of anti-advertisement sentiment and the use of AR technology in advertising presents an opportunity for businesses in the advertising industry to explore new, more creative solutions to reach consumers. - **Art:** The NO AD app has created a secret underground art gallery in NYC's subway system, and could inspire art institutions and businesses to use public spaces to showcase and promote art in non-traditional ways. - **Technology:** NO AD utilizes augmented reality technology in its app, providing an opportunity for businesses in the tech industry to create innovative AR-based solutions across various industries and applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Distracting-Blocking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noscroll.md) - [Democratic Digital Artwork Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artzme-app.md) - [Groundbreaking AR Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windooh.md) - [Decentralized Ad Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-17.md) - [Interactive Sandwich Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandwich-billboard.md) - [Visual Museum Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-campaign.md) - [Ad Inspiration Archives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobody-reads-ads.md) - [Healthy Social Media Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-social-media-app.md) - [Location-Based Social Media Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotselfie.md)