# Microscopic Marking Ads The Sharpie Ultra Fine Point Campaign Takes It to a Molecular Level By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-07 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpie-ultra-fine-point-campaign References: [ibelieveinadv](http://www.ibelieveinadv.com/2013/02/sharpie-microscopic-yellow/) & [draftfcb](http://www.draftfcb.com) The [Sharpie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpie-sgel-pen) Ultra Fine Point campaign really shows how fine a point these permanent markers have. Going to a microscopic level, it depicts molecules that have been marked up with fun doodles. Although this might be rather unrealistic seeing as not everyone owns a microscope to be able to test this 'theory' out, it does get the point (pun intended) across loud and clear. Conceived and executed by Draftfcb, an ad agency based in Chicago, United States, the Sharpie Ultra Fine Point campaign plays on people's imaginations. Impressively illustrated by Gustavo Dorietto and Estudiorama, the images were expertly retouched by Karyn Bieneman. Vibrant and eye-catching, these print ads are certainly refreshing, especially when compared to the [previous campaign](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpie-ultra-fine-point) created for the same product. Either way, people will understand how fine the markers are. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Microscopic Advertising:** Opportunity to explore innovative ways of creating ads that utilize microscopic imagery to capture attention and convey messages. - **Imagination-based Marketing:** Potential for campaigns that tap into people's imaginations to create visually captivating and memorable advertisements. - **Revamped Print Ads:** Opportunity to revitalize print advertising by incorporating vibrant and eye-catching designs that stand out from traditional ads. ### Who This Affects Most - **Advertising:** Potential for ad agencies to experiment with microscopic imagery to create unique and attention-grabbing campaigns. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore the use of imagination-based concepts in their work, inspired by the Sharpie Ultra Fine Point campaign. - **Stationery and Writing Instruments:** Revitalization potential for the stationery industry, encouraging the development of vibrant and visually appealing print ads. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheeky Pen Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpie-sgel-pen.md) - [Creative Play Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpie-studio.md) - [Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-home-campaign.md) - [Interactive Scented Billboard Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lola-mullenlowe.md) - [High-Concept Brand Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legitimate-you.md) - [Creatively Sponsored Art Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-battle-event.md) - [Cheeky Electric Vehicles Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koda-hijacks-competitors.md) - [Literature-Inspired Pen Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-cristal-pen.md) - [Miniature Collectible Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest.md)