press to relax

By Pat Law™ • May 23rd, 2008 • Category: The Advertising Slut

press to relax


Proof that you don’t need a massive $500 million dollar budget to produce an award winning piece. Creativity, in my humble opinion, while born in an environment of chaos typically, moves emotions and teases the mind from its simplicity.

This is a Shiatsu Kofukan poster that’s pasted on upon a wall with the message, “Press to relax”. The willing is then treated to a nice surprise when he or she hears a little tiny explosion triggered by its rear plastic bubble - you know, the addictive bubble wraps we used to (and still do) burst in the midst of unveiling that porcelain vase Aunt Generous brought back from China.

Taking into account that the Shiatsu massage is a technique that translates into Shi (finger) and atsu (pressure) with a hell lot of finger poking, this economical poster stuns me with how it delivers its single-minded proposition, stands out with its ingenuity, and increases Public engagement with the brand. I’ll be honoured if I can produce such great pieces of the best blend in Business and Creativity in my advertising life.

Anyone knows which agency/client/motherfucking genius did this?

Via: Ad Sneeze


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Pat Law™is a Digital Strategist who, in her time in the Adland, has marketed a range of global brands including adidas, Cadbury Schweppes, Chrysler, Harley-Davidson, Hewlett-Packard, Johnnie Walker, L’Oréal, and Royal Salute. A self-confessed Social Media junkie, Pat has since joined the 360° Digital Influence team at Ogilvy PR. Pat also writes for iSh, LOTL International, and Singapore Architect.
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2 Responses »

  1. http://adsoftheworld.com/media/ambient/kofukan_therapy_center_shiatsu

  2. Why thank you, Ivan.

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