I was commissioned by HAVAS Worldwide to co-develop a premium visual concept and art direction for a digital outdoor campaign for Volvo Cars — a brand rooted in Scandinavian design, human-centric values, and uncompromising safety.
Context
Volvo is synonymous with quality, safety innovation, and minimalist design — traits that define its global positioning and emotional appeal. The campaign aimed to translate these core brand qualities into a visual narrative that engages audiences across digital outdoor touchpoints while reinforcing Volvo’s guardian brand archetype
Challenge & Strategic Insight
Volvo’s target audience expects clarity, premium aesthetics, and meaningful storytelling — not noisy or gimmicky visuals. My role was to shape a campaign that reflects:
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Safety as reassurance
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Design as clarity
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Emotional resonance rather than mere spectacle
This required balancing bold visual statements with Volvo’s strategic brand values.
Agency: HAVAS Worldwide (Düsseldorf)
Client: Volvo Cars
Art Director: Christoph Gey
Design & Creative Approach
These principles helped translate Volvo’s DNA into a communicative visual presence.:
Refined visual language
that mirrors Scandinavian minimalism
High-end storytelling
visual sequences that speak to aspiration and trust
Cohesive compositional logic
ensuring that each campaign frame feels intentional and brand-true
Outdoor first thinking
visuals designed to perform in large formats with high visibility and instant impact
HAVAS Worldwide (Düsseldorf)
Client
Volvo Cars
Alexander Mühl
Senior Consultant & Conception
Manuel Stankovic
Christoph Gey & Guido Eichhoff
Alexander Mühl & Saskia Weiss