adidas Originals: #TLKS
︎︎︎FA2017 c/o Annex88 |
︎Social Media Content, FB Messenger Chatbot, & Experiential Design
The first ever digitally-sourced sneaker panel series featuring original creators at the forefront of innovation, creative, and performance — with conversation fueled by adidas Originals audience via Facebook messenger chatbot.
A live event to celebrate the rebirth of EQT
adidas Originals wanted to mark the EQT, a popular technical performance sneaker, as a streetwear statement piece in the United States. During the globally-renowned Miami Art Week, we were tasked to promote adidas’ first inaugural panel series.As their Social AOR, I helped Annex88 took over @adidasoriginals Instagram with cryptic animations revealing:
(1) the Event and the speakers streamed on Facebook Live
(2) the Adidas Chatbot where people can cop limited edition white #EQTs.
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The Event
The event celebrated the brand’s EQT shoe, and brought together artist Ben Jones, model and activist Adwoa Aboah, and artist and G.O.O.D. Music president Pusha T for a panel discussion. Guests gathered at the Hilario Candela-designed Miami Marine Stadium, and enjoyed a special performance from Pusha T after the conversation. ![](https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e992600a3e0741d76d44274cc53a01750058a23e1f3aae1a7e3ab85a43b5bce8/IMG_0614-1.jpg)
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Results
- 55 million Impressions
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1.25 million people watched our Facebook livestream.
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347,000 messages to adidas Originals chatbot.
Amplified Gen-Z women’s voices by celebrating modern-day Kartinis in this People Like Me initiative.
︎ FILM, brand campaign, pr event
❋ ROLE: creative lead
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Capture the hearts of music fans in a fun & strawberrily Japanese way.
︎ stunt, ACTIVATION, ooh
❋ ROLE: creative lead
Netflix ID
Ketayangan
Inspired by Pasar Malam (Night Market), casted look-alikes to celebrate Netflix ID’s biggest stars in this beloved musical for the EOY celebration.
︎ FILM, social
❋ ROLE: ACD
Championing BIPOC change makers who are transforming their local communities.
︎ FILM, ART DIRECTION, BRAND EDITORIAL
❋ ROLE: DESIGNER /ACD
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Home workouts, COVID-era filmmaking, getting people moving while stuck inside.
︎ (Zoom)Filmmaking,Editorial, Directing
❋ ROLE: Assoc. content director
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Award-winning ‘about’ page.
(Feat. Vibrant Colors & Gen-Z Vibes)
(Feat. Vibrant Colors & Gen-Z Vibes)
︎ Art direction, visual identity design
❋ ROLE: Assoc. content director
Turned voice memos into a 16-ep animated series,
hyping up indie artists worldwide!
hyping up indie artists worldwide!
︎ Animation, Brand storytelling
❋ ROLE: co-creator / ACD
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First ever digitally sourced panel series featuring original Creators, fueling sneaker releases via chatbot.
︎ INTERACTIVE, SOCIAL MEDIA, PR EVENT
❋ ROLE: Creative / ART DIRECTOR