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Would you open a door with something vague written on it? Creatures Inside — Are we talking puppies or snakes? If the door just said everything that was inside, you would only enter on the off chance it has the exact thing you’re looking for. Copper Tubing and Water Bottles for Hamsters — Nevermind, I don’t need either of those. You want to walk... See more
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The inspiration was decidedly “off-algorithm” (a concept we’re seeing more and more). They pulled from movies like Elf and 60s Batman for visual inspiration. The results: forced perspective shots and that classic city-climbing look that feels immediately familiar.
Leveling up your art direction in 2025
The smartest brands already know this. They don’t market to you, they talk with you. They don’t chase culture but build it at their own speed. They don’t need to explain their moodboards, because their work says it better than the BTS inspiration ever could.
Haven't We Seen This All Before?
The future of social looks like intimacy at scale. People want smaller, more authentic digital experiences even as platforms grow more transactional. The brands that win will blend utility, creativity, emotion, and cultural awareness—and will feel human, adaptable, and creatively brave.
"The future of social looks like intimacy at scale"
Having good products are not enough. New brands need lore and storytelling across mediums, and visual identity standards are leveling up.
Leveling up your art direction in 2025
Retail brands are curators of a way of life - there’s a Prada life, an ON Running life, a Jenni Kayne life. In addition to their core business, brands build the entire worlds that customers step into.
Ana Andjelic • What retail CEOs don't know
Does your brand’s social strategy have tension?The best brands understand the perception audiences have about them and their industry, and use their social media to twist that. The result of that tension—a brand going against expected norms—leads to surprising moments that delight their audience. Oftentimes, *that’s* what people are reacting to... See more
Paul Venuto • feed updates
Creative volume is more important than ever, from organic posting to testing for ads; integrating better concept ideation is crucial for brands to succeed, we want to be a key resource for you.
Leveling up your art direction in 2025
When so much of our working life is spent proving we’re working, it’s no wonder we’re uneasy with tools that make effort disappear.