Project

Extra - We Got Chew

This project, an Art Direction and Copywriting response to a university-adapted D&AD New Blood brief, explores the repositioning of Extra (Mars) for a Gen Z audience. By pivoting the brand toward accessible wellness, we aimed to validate chewing gum as a practical tool for mental wellbeing. Our mission was to reconnect with a high-pressure generation (ages 14–24) by framing the simple act of chewing as a way to reduce stress and improve focus.

Project type
MA assignment · Art Direction & Copywriting
Print campaign

D&AD New Blood Awards

Creative process

We Got Chew

Gen Z values unapologetic authenticity over filtered perfection. Our strategy moved away from the magic solution trope, instead positioning Extra as a calming companion for the micro-stresses of daily life, like the stomach-drop moment of a "Promise you won't freak out" text.

The campaign copy "We Got Chew," was developed, a supportive play on the phrase "We got you." It’s a verbal nod to the brand’s presence in those high-tension moments where you just need to pause and recenter.

Outcome

The final campaign deliverables consist of three print posters, each capturing a specific intrusive noise of the Gen Z experience. By pairing relatable, high-tension social scenarios with a calming, tactile focus on the act of chewing, the art direction mirrors the physical relief that Extra provides.

This is supported by an empathetic, playful tone and bold, vibrant visuals that attract attention. Extra doesn’t promise to fix what’s complex, it is simply there for you in the moments where it can help. Because sometimes, feeling better starts with something as simple as chewing.

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