It isn't the worst advice to always go forward and not do things backwards, but what if we intentionally do things in reverse in order to prove a better point?
These reversed innovations range from advertisements to community programs and even Mother Nature. Sometimes things don't go the right way and sometimes they turn out okay.
Sit back and enjoy these 28 reversed innovations.
Implications - You will find some very creative ideas including a program that lets you see yourself as a cave person, an ad where cigarettes smoke people, some very creepy reversed Photoshop art and even a reverse marathon. If you are presently bored, you won't be any longer!
28 Reversed Innovations
26
Reverse Photoshopped Art
Benoit David Adds Rolls of Flab and Limbs to His Photos
25
Role Reversal Photography
Kristina Sinutko's 'Objectifying Men' Turns the Tables on Relationships
24
Reverse Photoshopping
Celebrities as Zombies
23
Reverse Digital Surgery
Michael Jackson at 50 (Without Surgery)
22
Exotic Justoposition
Reversing Colonial Power Thru Photography By Michael Bühler-Rose
21
Cleanvertising / Reverse Graffiti (UPDATE)
Ads That Clean The Streets
20
Reverse Tricycle Geometry Luxury Yacht
Levi Ram Wing 100
19
Reverse Peephole Viewer
Spy Gadgets Get Creepy
18
First Reverse Marathon
Flashmob Freak
17
Reverse Graffiti
Cleaning Your Message into the Wall
16
Mega Icon Reversals
Scarlett Johansson Plays the "Anti-Marilyn" for Vogue
15
Reverse Psychology PSAs
Don't Vote Campaign Shows Killer Oil Prices
14
Cigarettes Smoking People
Witty Anti-Smoking Awareness Ads Reverse The Concept
13
You As A Prehistoric Man
‘Devolve Me' Reverse-Evolves Photos of Your Face
12
Reverse Shower
Water From The Bottom
11
Snake-Hunting Bunnies
Video Shows Rabbit Reversing The Roles Of Prey And Predator
10
Reverse Psychology Election PSAs
A-Listers Say "Don't Vote"
9
Reverse Image Searches
Upload Photos to Tineye, Find Their Original Source
8
Reverse Graffiti
'Moose' Makes Dirt and Grime His Canvas
7
Helmet May Reverse Dementia
Scientific Research on Memory
6
Reverse Graffiti (UPDATE)
Now Cleaning the Streets of San Francisco
5
Reverse Public Information Illustrations
‘30 Ways to Shock Yourself' is a Bizarre Safe
4
Reversing Surname Traditions
Actor Jay Mohr Adds His Wife's Last Name to His
3
Reverse Branding
Backwording Your Favorite Domain
2
Reverse Auctions
The Longer You Wait, the Lower the Price
1
Reversable Prose
'Lost Generation' Video Portrays Different Storyline Forward vs Reverse
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Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
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Humorous Brand Campaigns
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Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
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GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
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Creative Online Social Networks
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Sniffable Deodorant Billboards
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Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
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GenAI Confectionery Posters
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New Yorker-Approved Campaigns
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AI-Enhanced Phone Cases
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History-Centric Advertisements
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AI-Powered Bakery Pop-Ups
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Employee Mental Health Apps
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Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs
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Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
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Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Playfully Serious Designs
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Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
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Eco Storytelling Workwear Campaigns
Patagonia's We Can Get There From Here Tells is Inspiring
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
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Revived Celebrated Home Decor
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Creative Play Pop-Ups
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At-Home Cocktail Smokers
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AI-Powered Editing Tools
Photoshop is Enhancing its Capabilities with New and Robust AI Tools
Transforming Beach-Ready Camping Trailers
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Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
AI-Generated Holiday Soda Ads
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Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Pager-Inspired Power Banks
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Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
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Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
AI-Assisted Business Ads
Google Workspace's 50 States, 50 Stories Shares Small Businesses Using AI
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Cheeky Coffee Ads
Starbucks' New Ads Celebrate Personal Connections Through a Modern Twist
Meditative Trash Campaigns
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Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Curated Neurobeauty Sets
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Upside Down Ice Creams
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Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags
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Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Creative Auto Campaigns
The Electric Capri Campaign Revives a Legend with Modern Flair
Wood-Flavored Ice Cream
Justin Davies Shared a Viral Food Experiment with Smoked Cedar Chocolate
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Pocket-Sized Nasal Inhalers
Snufff's Portable Design Supports Health and Well-Being on Demand
Two-Person Seesaw Benches
Movember's A Problem Halved Bench Inspires Mental Health Conversations
Encouraging Jar-Reusing Campaigns
Kraft Mayonnaise's Initiative Encourages Consumers to Repurpose
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Retro Music Device-Inspired Mirrors
Drought Brings a Touch of Nostalgic with the Coveted iMirror
Ramen-Themed Smoking Accessories
Hemper’s March Subscription Box is Nostalgic and Cheeky
Beer-Branded Disposable Cameras
The Retrospekt x PBR Single-Use 35mm Film Camera is Nostalgic
Movie-Goer-Inspired Soda Campaigns
Evolution Fresh Introduced its 'Fresh Twist on Soda' Campaign
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Pre-Writing AI Research
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Weed-Centric Women’s Campaigns
Sundae School’s 'Women of Weed' Campaign Redefines Cannabis Culture
Innovative Outdoor Advertising Campaigns
Unilever's Dirt is Good Turns Billboards into Playgrounds
VR Physiotherapy Tools
A Team of UniSA Researchers Created Superhero Therapy for Pain Management
Nostalgic Bodycare Revivals
Lush Brought Back 45 Previously Discontinued Retro Products
Theatircally Filmic Champagne Campaigns
Piper-Heidsieck Debuts its 'Twist the Script' Campaign
Mental Health Snack Initiatives
Pringles Relaunched a QR Design for Exclusive Movember Tubes
Edgy Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Barry M Beauty's Rebrand Embraces Its Rebellious Roots
Metallic Whisky Bottle Cases
Philippe Starck Designs the L'Evolution Collection with Mortlach
WFH-Inspired Smokeware Collaborations
GRAV x Pleasures Introduce an Intriguing Line of Merchandise
Canadian Creator-Approved Campaigns
The Hacksmith and Mentos Launch a Fizz-Powered Innovation
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
AI Startup Idea Generators
IdeaPicker Scours Reddit to Discover Your Next Big Idea
Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives
Runway Magazine Launches Re-Inventing the Runway
Redesigned Insect Repellent Packagings
Murphy's Naturals has Undergone a Brand Refresh
Breakup Navigating AI Tools
Relationship 2.0 Builds a Strategy For Getting Over One's Ex
Smile-Focused Running Campaigns
Goody's® Pain Relief Debuts Positivity-Focused Smile 20 Campaign
Phone Breakup Newsletters
The Guardian's 'Reclaim Your Brain' Newsletter Helps Reduce Screen Time
Playfully Patterned Adventurewear
TNF x Yinka Ilori Inspires Optimism No Matter the Weather
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Tariff-Themed Pizzeria Promotions
The Pizza Pizza Reverse Tariff Campaign Offers a 25% Discount
Eerie Film-Inspired Apps
The 'Welcome To The Afterlife Generator' Transforms Selfies
Back-Row Beer Campaigns
Harbin Beer's Back Rack Hack Used Less-Ideal Retail Space to Boost Sales
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Neuroscientist-Backed Brain Health Series
Masterclass Launched a New Series Titled Brain Health
Branded Short Talk Shows
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RTD Fruit Spirit Cocktails
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Cheeky Lighter Campaigns
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Creative Cancer Awareness Campaigns
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Nostalgic Lip Balm Collections
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Cheeky Recliner-Focused Campaigns
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Travel Lifestyle Brand Ads
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Artful Illusory Ads
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Reimagined Story-Driven Campaigns
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Retailer Mental Health Initiatives
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Salvaged Material-made Saunas
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Private Social Photo Apps
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Global Storytelling Initatives
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Japanese Creative Innovation Hubs
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Creative UI Exploration
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Personal Cubicle Concepts
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Bizarre Soda Campaigns
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Status Quo Defying Campaigns
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Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
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No-Nonsense Grooming Campaigns
The Rock Face Makes Scents Campaign Pokes Fun at Marketing Cliches
Startup Growth Strategies
Do Things That Don't Scale Offers Startup Tactics for Growth
Emotional Short Films
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Retro-Futurism Video Cameras
This Super 8 Camera Concept by Juliana Iacono is Nostalgic
Modern Sideways Audio Turntables
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Cheeky Rapper-Headed Beer Campaigns
Vanilla Ice Saves Beers from Accidentally Exploding
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Retro Snack Rebrands
Back to Nature Unveils California-Inspired Nostalgic Packaging Design
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Disruptive Hairstyling Campaigns
Bed Head's The Lab of Life Breaks the Fourth Wall
Social Media Blockers
Antisocial Blocks Social Media, Increasing Focus With Financial Incentives
Inflation-Themed Lighters
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Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
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Resilience-Focused Children's Books
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Self Care Planners
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Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Car Safety-Promoting PSAs
The Ad Council and NHTSA Have Launched a New Never Happens Campaign
Comedic Groundhog Day Campaigns
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Sustainable Modern Tabletop Smokers
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Vote-Encouraging Coin Campaigns
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Beginner Business Wisdom
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Hawaiian-Inspired Slow Cooker Concepts
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Career Reinvention Guides
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Multi-Faceted Nicotine Addiction Solutions
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Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
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Debunking AI Apps
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Couple-Friendly Journaling Exercises
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Inventive Charity Initiatives
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Intentional Online Experiences
Slow Internet Takes Users Back to a More Enriching Online World
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
Elderly-Catered Journal Concepts
The Dual-Screen Journal Concept Captures Important Memories
AI-Driven Post-Meeting Tools
Retroideas.ai Suggests Retrospective Topics to Boost Meetings