Ads can be pretty dull. You see the same thing over and over again. But sometimes, you see an ad that is so creative and well-done that you can’t help but take notice. You may not realize it, but notable works of art surround you. Not the kind that hangs in museums or is sold for millions of dollars, but the kind used to sell products. Some of the best and most creative ads around feature incredible art direction.
These 45 ads are a great example of fantastic art direction and creativity. From clever puns to gorgeous illustrations, these ads will make you stop and take a look. Who knows, you might even get some marketing inspiration from them.
1. Copenhagen Zoo: Snake Bus
2. SANCCOB: Illusion
3. FedEx: China-Australia
4. Mercedes Benz: Christmas Tree
5. The Times of India: The Identity of Young Chennai
6. Band-Aid: Hulk
7. ThaiHealth Promotion Foundation: Bike
8. Finishizer: Fail Hitler
9. Zoo Safari: Lion
10. French Ministry of Health: Childhood Obesity
11. Maxam Toothpaste: Roman Civilization
12. The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation: Deathbed
13. Hut Weber: Hitler vs. Chaplin
14. Dills Digestive Mints: Jet Salmon
15. FedEx: ‘Always First’ Truck
16. Penguin Audiobooks: William Shakespeare
17. MTV Networks: Black Ribbon Michael Jackson
18. Keloptic: Impressionism
19. Guinness: Phones Down
20. Plant for the Planet: Factory
21. Career Junction: Grocery list
22. Principe Ketchup: Hot Dog
23. Zwilling J.A. Henckels Knives
24. McDonald’s Breakfast: Cactus
25. McDonald’s: Wi-Fries
26. Bench Fix Hairstyling Products: Gecko
27. Heinz Hot Ketchup
28. National Geographic: 3D Crocodile Escalator
29. Ecovia: Stop the Violence, Don’t drink and drive
30. UNEP: Skyline
31. Jeep: Elephant
32. Nivea Men: Worry lines, Kids
33. Unicef: Water Bomb
34. John Lewis: Home
35. Bango Sweet Soy Sauce: Mutton
36. Australian Post: Hug
37. Crossword Bookstores: Lips
38. Schusev State Museum Of Architecture: Saint Basil’s Cathedral
39. Jeep: Husky Camel (Two Worlds)
40. Master Card Canada: Women’s Golf Classic
41. Ipanema Gisele Bundchen G2B Sandals: Splash
42. Philips Led Torch: Forest
43. Garage Fitness Club: Cobra
44. Kapiti: Designer Ice Cream
45. Zoo Bratislava: Lion
It’s been a pleasure showcasing some brilliant and creative ads with fantastic art direction. As you can see, some truly unique and innovative ads are out there. It’s always interesting to look at the different ways companies try to grab our attention, and it can be even more fascinating to explore the art direction behind these advertisements.
So, which one was your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!