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04 : 06 : 2015 Nike : Ogilvy & Mather Hong Kong : Step Back In Time

Hong Kong – Nike marked the celebration of Air Max Day with a series of interactive installations.

  • Step Back in Time featured in-store installations and street posters that brought the past to life
  • Evoked the sights and sounds of the late 80s and 90s using near-field communication (NFC), quick-response (QR) codes and hidden content 
Step Back in Time campaign designed by Ogilvy & Mather for Nike Air Max Day, Hong Kong Step Back in Time campaign designed by Ogilvy & Mather for Nike Air Max Day, Hong Kong
Step Back in Time campaign designed by Ogilvy & Mather for Nike Air Max Day, Hong Kong Step Back in Time campaign designed by Ogilvy & Mather for Nike Air Max Day, Hong Kong
Step Back in Time campaign designed by Ogilvy & Mather for Nike Air Max Day, Hong Kong Step Back in Time campaign designed by Ogilvy & Mather for Nike Air Max Day, Hong Kong
Step Back in Time campaign designed by Ogilvy & Mather for Nike Air Max Day, Hong Kong Step Back in Time campaign designed by Ogilvy & Mather for Nike Air Max Day, Hong Kong
Step Back in Time campaign designed by Ogilvy & Mather for Nike Air Max Day, Hong Kong Step Back in Time campaign designed by Ogilvy & Mather for Nike Air Max Day, Hong Kong

Working with local artists, advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather Hong Kong created five eye-catching posters charting the evolution of the iconic trainer from its inception in the late 80s. Step Back in Time took Hong Kongers on a sensory journey through time to show how the Air Max has long been a part of local culture.

Each example featured NFC technology, sound, a food dispenser and a distinctive smell, that when combined, transported the viewer to a different period in time. The 1987 poster featured classic tv shows, pop tracks and candies from the era to send the senses into nostalgic overdrive.

The Big Picture: In our visually stimulated society, look to unlock the power of the five senses to make your brand stand out. Find out more with our Sensory Splurge microtrend.

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