AKQA partnered with Rivian to create cinematic unveil films for the R2, R3, and R3X vehicles, redefining the concept of everyday adventure. The campaign celebrated accessibility and human connection, blending modern nostalgia with a forward-looking vision for electric mobility.
Pentagram developed a bespoke typeface for Rivian that embodies the brand’s spirit of innovation, sustainability, and adventure. Inspired by the curves and forms of Rivian’s vehicles, the humanist letterforms were designed for clarity and warmth across the vehicle UI and model designations.
Buck collaborated with Rivian to create a comprehensive visual design system for their in-vehicle interfaces, including the ADAS and Central Display screens. The team developed a stylized, nature-inspired look using Unreal Engine, blending 2D and 3D elements into a distinctive 2.5D hybrid aesthetic that reflects Rivian’s adventurous and sustainable ethos.
Creative Boom examines MikeTeevee's Brand Perspectives 2026 report, which gathers in-house creative and marketing leaders' views on AI's impact on major brand teams. The article argues that AI is amplifying pre-existing issues including decision paralysis, homogenous output, eroding creative conviction, administrative friction and a threatened junior-talent pipeline.