Alzheimer's Awareness: "ERASER" Direct marketing by Colenso BBDO Auckland

Type of entry: Corporate or Brand Identity
Category: Stationery
Advertiser: ALZHEIMER'S NEW ZEALAND
Product/Service: ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS
Agency: COLENSO BBDO Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
Executive Creative Director: Nick Worthington (Colenso BBDO)
Copywriter/Art Director: Jonathan McMahon (Colenso BBDO)
Art Director/Copywriter/Designer: Lisa Fedyszyn (Colenso BBDO)
Account Manager: Stefanie Robertson (Colenso BBDO)
Planner: Hayley Pardoe (Colenso BBDO)
Agency Producer: Phil Newman (Colenso BBDO)
Designer: Phila Lagaluga (Colenso BBDO)
Brief Explanation:
Designed with a purpose for everyday use, these eraser/usbs are meant to serve as a constant reminder of Alzheimer’s New Zealand’s importance, as well as help New Zealanders realise how important our memories are, and how difficult life can be for those living with this disease.
Describe the brief from the client:
Design a memorable piece of communication that raises awareness of the disease’s early warning signs, like memory loss, as well as reminding everyday New Zealanders of the importance of Alzheimers New Zealand.
Description of how you arrived at the final design:
Actual working erasers were hollowed out and fitted with USB memory sticks. The message displayed on the top is: ‘Alzheimer’s erasers your memories. Save them.’ On the reverse side was the Alzheimer’s New Zealand logo and website. The place you can turn for more information and support. alzheimers.co.nz
Indication of how successful the outcome was in the market:
Alzheimer’s New Zealand distributed these eraser/usbs amongst the public, sent them to various local organisations, as well as distributed them to local politicians, with a letter, in an attempt to raise awareness of the charity.
They have received positive feedback and they’ll hopefully continue to leave people with some sort of understanding of what people with Alzheimer’s go through everyday, and where they could turn for more information and support.