GrandArmy created an integrated launch campaign for Cole Haan’s limited-edition metallic Silver Grand. Inspired by Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell, the work staged a fabricated lunar landing and fashion shoot, extending across print, digital, out-of-home, animation, and film.
Transport New York developed a bold, multi-channel campaign for Cole Haan’s first sustainable sneaker made with dandelion-based rubber. The work featured dynamic CGI visuals transforming shoes into flowers and vibrant photography that captured the spirit of innovation and sustainability. The launch became the brand’s best-performing campaign to date.
Stink Studios collaborated with Cole Haan to create an interactive video experience as part of the brand’s website relaunch. The project invited users to discover whether they were a 'Wingtip' or 'Saddle' type, blending humor and interactivity to promote Cole Haan’s footwear collection.
The Collected Works collaborated with Cole Haan to refresh their global retail design system and develop a vibrant motion package. The project unified static, animated, video, and 3D assets within a clean and minimal framework, bringing a fresh and energetic feel to in-store and digital experiences worldwide.
This Creative Boom Podcast episode features designer and cultural icon Jeff Staple, who discusses his journey from a lonely childhood in New Jersey to becoming a key figure in global sneaker culture. He reflects on the creation of Nike’s Pigeon Dunk, the challenges of being defined by one success, and his experiences building a creative agency. The conversation explores resilience, reinvention, and the philosophy behind creative risk-taking.
The Brand Identity interviews Combo founder Kapono Chung about the agency’s evolution, its merger with strategy consultancy Verdes, and its innovation-driven approach that merges research with design. Chung reflects on his creative journey, leadership philosophy, and the future of branding, emphasizing collaboration, objectivity, and cultural growth within the studio.