It’s not possible to travel back in time to relive the days of childhood, but these youthful ad campaigns are pretty good at making grown adults feel like young kids once again. One of the easiest and most popular ways to get grown-ups to feel like kids is to play around with scale. IKEA, Evian and McDonald’s have all experimented with this in some way or another, using oversized furniture or objects to transport adults back to a time when their legs were too short and dangled off chairs, or needed to stand on tip toes to peek over tall counters.
Although the effect of oversized furniture is a winning one, it’s not always necessary or cost-effective to have giant furniture pieces manufactured. Instead, another effective route is simply to appeal to nostalgia or the instinct to play.
23 Youthful Ad Campaigns
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Haute Playground Photoshoots
The Vogue Italia July 2012 'Collections' Editorial Is Playful
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Infantile Water Ads
'We're All Babies Inside,' Evian Advertising Campaign Proclaims
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Inner Child T-Shirts
These Evian Baby Inside Tees Show Off the Wearer's Eternal Youth
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Snow-Creating Jungle Gyms
The Evian Playground Taps Into Adults' Inner Child
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Billboard Playgrounds
The Mesarchitecture 'Double Happiness' Reinterprets Our Desires
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Life-Sized Dollhouse Installations
Grand Central Station Hosts a Huge House to Promote Target
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Playground Slide Escalators
My Volkswagen's 'The Slide' Makes Commuting a Fun Ride
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Adult Playground Installations
Thomas Heatherwick puts his 'Spun' Chair to Artistic Use
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Gigantic Kids Toy Structures
'Knock' Created a Life-Size Dollhouse to Promote H&M Home Products
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Hello Kitty Lounges
Taiwan Airport Dedicates an Entire Gate to Create a Hello Kitty Dreamland
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Playful Landmark Prints
These Citius Travel Solutions Ads Make Tourism Fun for Tots
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Male-Oriented Retail Playgrounds
IKEA Manland Gives Boyfriends and Husbands a Break from Shopping
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Mirroring Infant Image Ads
This Evian Babies Commercial 'Baby & Me' Brings Back Dancing Tots
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Interactive House Play Campaigns
IKEA Kitchen Stories Allows Customers to Have Fun While Shopping
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Impromptu Playgrounds
San Franciso Pranksters Install Swings on BART Trains
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Whimsical Chocolate Bar Wrappers
Eddie Sim's Chocolate Bar Wrapper Concept Evokes Childhood
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Furniture Store Slumber Parties
IKEA Sleepover Offers Fans a Night of Fun & Pampering
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Kids' Fantasies for Adults
Bank Norwegian Makes Your Childhood Dreams Come True
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Wall-Climbing Furniture Adverts
Ikea 'More Appliances' Shows the Fun Side of Athletic Kitchens
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Childhood-Recreating Campaigns
This Live Young Stunt by Evian Gets Adults Acting Like Big Kids
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Gigantic Furniture Installations
IKEA's Big Furniture Setup Lets Adults Play Like Little Kids
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Cozy 60s-Inspired Seating Solutions
The IKEA DYVLINGE Swivel Armchair Revives a Classic Design
Nostalgic Winter Intimates Campaigns
SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Show-Inspired Miniature Toy Sets
The Stranger Things Polly Pocket is an Adorable Playset
Playful Pet Accident Campaigns
IKEA Unveils the Don't Worry, You Can Afford It Campaign
Cleverly-Disguised Fountain Cups
Pepsi's Latest Campaign Stunt Introduced 'Undercover Cups'
Comforting Adaptable Sofa Chairs
The Baby Bird Reincarnation 3-Way Sofa Bed Comes in Five Colors
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Lifesize 90s Doll Experiences
Airbnb Presents 'Playdate at Polly Pocket’s Compact'
Oversized Designer Kidswear
Jacquemus' MINI ME Line Shrinks Adult Fashion to Kid-Friendly Sizes
Invisible Furniture Capsules
IKEA's Invsbål Campaign and Capsule are a Playful April Fool's Joke
Spontaneous Summer Picnics
Absolut Vodka & Sprite's HANGOUT-OF-HOME Inspires Unplanned Gatherings
Clear In-Game Billboard Advertisements
SCS Software's Truck Simulator Uses Real-Life Advertising
Trauma-Informed Interior Designs
IKEA Introduces Trauma-Informed Tiny House for Seniors
Uplifting Pet Products
IKEA's UTSÅDD Collection Brightens the Lives of Pets & Their Owners
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Nostalgic Beer Brand Phones
The Boring Phone by Heineken Helps Adults Focus on What Really Matters
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Affordable Pet-Specific Products
Swedish Retailer IKEA Launches its First Pet Collection, UTSÅDD
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Reinvigorated 90s Fashion
The Old Navy '94 Reissue Collection Revives Nostalgic Style
Minimalist Play Furniture
Blueberry and Third Specializes in Slick and Stylish Toys
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts
McDonald's Turns Paper Receipts into the Made to Order Tee
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Mental-Health Awareness QSR Packaging
McDonald's Alters Its Happy Meal Boxes for Mental Health
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Charitable Pet Product Collections
IKEA Presents a Look at its Pet-Friendly Utsådd Collection
Hug-Activated Marketing Machines
UNIQLO France and The Pull Launch the Hug to Unlock Ad
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Gaming-First Furniture Collections
Ikea's 'Brännboll' Collection is Minimalist And Comfortable
Anti-Tipping Furniture
IKEA STORKLINTA and GULLABERG Enhances Safety at Home
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
QSR Menu Billboard Campaigns
Burger King Shows Real Burger Sizes with Real Size Campaigns
Modular Childhood Bed Designs
The Pupupula Kids Rock-Solid Bed System Adapts as Needed
Collossal Crocodile Campaigns
The Lacoste 'Play Big' Campaign Features Artists and Athletes
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Kidult Baby Shoes
MSCHF's Super Baby Collection Supersizes Chunky, Colorful Footwear
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Summer-Ready Outdoor Furniture Series
The New IKEA Collection Presents Products for the Outfoors
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
90s-Inspired Home Lines
Kohl's Unveils New Home Decor Products from the Brand Aéropostale
Grayscale Burger Restaurants
Burger King France Made a Visually Striking Anti-Bullying Initiative
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Adult-Specific Happy Meals
The Post Chicken & Beer is Now Serving an Adult Happy Meal
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Pet Shopping Networks
IKEA is Launching an Interactive Pet Shopping Network on TikTok Live
Expanding Three-in-One Furniture
The 'Expandy' Adapts to Needs in Seconds Without Tools
Juice-Branded Summer Campaigns
Revl Fruits' 'Grow Up Never' Campaign Lets a Fan be a Waterpark VP
Transformed Carry-All Pillow Bags
IKEA Transforms its Iconic FRAKTA Bag to a RESTEN Plush
Humorous Automotive Campaigns
Hyundai’s 'Where Have You Been?' Ad Merges Nostalgia and Branding
Secret Sleep Pop-Ups
The IKEA Sleepeasy Welcomes Guests Through a Hidden Door
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
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Parenting-Inspired Furniture Campaigns
Al-Futtaim IKEA Launched the Proudly Second Best Campaign
Adventurous Roadtrip Retail Campaigns
The Pilot Flying J 'See You Out Here' Campaign is Relatable
Humorous Pet Furniture Campaigns
IKEA Playfully Presents its UTSÅDD Collection in a Campaign
AI-Powered QSR Campaigns
allplants Leverages AI To Transforms Fast-Food Ads
Charming Christmas Advertisements
Sainsbury’s Christmas Ad 2024 Evokes Childhood Nostalgia
Retro Appliance Baby Monitors
The Conceptual SMEG Baby Monitor by Priyanshu Maiti is Cutesy
Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
Herman Miller's 2024 Brand Refresh is Vibrant and Functional
Zodiac-Assigned Furniture Items
IKEA Singapore Unveils Playful Astrology Furniture Connections
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Childhood-Inspired Outdoor Chairs
Faye Toogood & Vaarnii Design the Peace Outdoor Lounge Chair
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Festive Fall-Centric Furniture Capsules
IKEA Unveils the HÖSTAGILLE Collection for Fall 2024
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Pink-Hued Furniture Collaborations
The Barbie x Kartell Chairs Mark the Toy's 65th Anniversary
Domestic Awareness Campaigns
IKEA Australia Presents the This is Not a Home Campaign
Color Infusion Paint Campaigns
vitaminwater's Paint Your Rent Brightens Lives & Living Spaces
Branded Flea Markets
IKEA Belgium is Hosting a Flea Market Across Its Eight Branches
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Family-Focused Learning Toys
Chick-fil-A Debuts a Family Game Brand to Inspire Family Playtime
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Wasteful Shopping Billboards
Not On The High Street's Billboards Highlight a "Don't Gift Guide"
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Peaceful Holiday Ads
IKEA's Take A Holiday From The Holidays Reminds People to Find Calm
Kid-Friendly Modular Sofas
The Figgy Play Couch is Launching in Durable, Family-Friendly Materials
Record-Breaking Retailer Slumber Parties
This IKEA Pyjama Gathering Has 2,052 Co-Workers
Early Retirement Communities
The Cantinas by Taco Bell Invites Young Adults to Live Like Retirees
Discarded Toys-Created Homes
Wallmakers Designs the Toy Storey Home with Repurposed Toys
Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs
Muddycap Designs the Playfully Dynamic Zoom Chair
Tongue-In-Cheek Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Jokes at Coca-Cola in It's Tastes Better Campaign
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Childhood-Inspired Car Campaigns
Mercedes-Benz's 'Drive Pilot Story' is Based on Young Aspirations
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Social Soda Mixer Campaigns
Level Up With 7UP Inspires Gen Z and Millennial Consumers
Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
The Coca-Cola Family is Spotlighted in this Unique Ad
Premium Kids Chairs
Carl Hansen Celebrates Hans Wegner's Legacy with Children's Wishbone Chair
Socially Supportive Retailer Promotions
Wawa 'Buy a Kids Meal, Make an Impact' is Supportive
Gamified Children's Care Products
DEEEZ Developed Interactive Games for the BabyFirst Brand
Pastel-Tonal Abstract Chairs
Gufram Taps Supertoys Supertoys for the New Flowie® Seat
Living Condition Awareness Dollhouses
IKEA's UNWELCOME HOME Doll House Brings Awareness
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Grow-at-Home Sponge Furniture
ÉCAL's Sponge Furniture Expands 10 Times in Size After Soaking
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Heist-Themed Cheese Ads
This Maxi Babybel Ad Celebrates the Cheese's Return
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Recycled Ad Campaigns
Mars is Reusing Fan-Favorite Ads to Bring Attention to Climate Change
Timeless Price Commercial Re-Runs
IKEA Canada Brings Back its Iconic Start the Car Commercial
Cream-Topped Shooters
Licor 43’s Baby Lager Looks Like a Shot-Sized Serving of Beer
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Casual Gaming Furnishings
76-Year-Old Twitch Streamer Cath Bowie is the Face of IKEA BRÄNNBOLL
Novela-Inspired Liqueur Ads
Kahlúa's Spots Bring Excitement to Everyday Occasions
Childhood-Inspired Juice Rebrandings
Capri Sun Unveils New Packaging with the Big Jug
Social Connection Campaigns
Beavertown Brewery's Is This Seat Taken? Campaign Unites Strangers
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Colorfully Playful Office Chairs
Skogstad and Wærnes Designs the Bud Chairs for Fora Form
Adult-Focused Meal Combos
McDonald's Australia Debuts the Adult Happy Meal with McNugget Buddies
Eco-Friendly Adaptable Furniture
Blå Station Designs the ABLE Chair with a Timeless Aesthetic
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Retailer-Backed Reseller Platforms
IKEA Preowned Helps Consumers Sell Their Housewares
Reversible Mid-High Bed Concepts
PUPUPULA Presents the Evolutional Big Eyes Bed Concept Design
Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
Oeuf Presents the New Moss Collection of Modern Looks
Expanding Nostalgic Furniture Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Collection Launched New Pieces
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Bar Cart Mascots
Tito's New Ad Series Features an Anthropomorphic Bar Cart with Mixology Skills
Parent-Focused Restaurant Menus
The Chuck E. Cheese Grown-Up Menu Caters to Adult Diners
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Classic Ad Campaign Revivals
Seagram's 7 Crown is Reviving Old Ads for Its New Campaign
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids