Reimagining athletic excellence: Our design journey with Puma.
Puma
Reimagining athletic excellence: Our design journey with Puma.
The situation
As one of the world’s leading sportswear brands, Puma has consistently pushed the boundaries of sports fashion and performance wear. Tank partnered with Puma across multiple high-profile initiatives, crafting compelling campaigns, brand identities, and packaging solutions that reinforced Puma’s avant-garde edge and athletic credibility. From collaborations with top designers like Alexander McQueen and Yasuhiro Mihara to high-energy sports marketing tied to global events, our work helped Puma stand out as a leader in both performance and style. For Puma’s “I’m Going” brand campaign, we partnered with photography duo Guzman to capture the fluidity, movement, and innovation that define Puma. Featuring the Tony award-winning Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, the campaign’s artful, modern aesthetic appeared across major US and European publications, retail environments, catalogs, and digital platforms. Our Puma Rugby “Size Matters” campaign made a bold statement during the Rugby World Cup in Paris, leveraging print, outdoor, and stadium wraps to highlight Puma’s sponsored players and their impact on the game. When Puma entered the high-performance sportswear market with Complete Bodywear, Tank helped bring it to life with packaging, primary visuals, iconography, and the tagline “Vive Le Body!”—executed across advertising, point-of-sale, and retail environments. Our approach to art direction, video design, and campaign storytelling ensured that every touchpoint reflected Puma’s innovative, fashion-forward DNA, making an impact on athletes and style-conscious consumers alike.
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I'm going campaign
For Puma’s seasonal brand campaign, Tank and photography team Guzman captured the spirit of I’m Going with the Tony award-winning Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, known for their modern, avant-garde work. The campaign appeared in US and European publications including, Maxim, Stuff, Details, Lucky, Jane, Elle and InStyle, as well as point-of-sale, catalog and online adaptations.
Brand identity
With designer collaborations like Yasuhiro Mihara and Alexander McQueen, Puma is at the forefront of sports fashion. Tank designed a sleek creative identity, branded Puma Black Label, that underscores these noteworthy collections. For the “I’m going Puma” campaign, Tank partnered with photography studio Guzman to capture the spirit of the eccentric brand with Tony award-winning Bill T. Jones and Arnie Zane Dance Company who are known for their avant-garde work. Both of these campaigns outline Puma’s elegant agility to stand out in the athletic wear industry.
History
A Legacy of Innovation in Sport and Style
Founded in 1948, PUMA has grown into one of the world’s most recognized sportswear brands, known for its innovation in athletic performance and lifestyle fashion. With a legacy spanning over 75 years, PUMA has consistently pushed the boundaries of footwear, apparel, and accessories, partnering with world-class athletes and designers to create products that blend functionality and style. From pioneering football boots with screw-in studs to setting trends in running, basketball, and motorsport, PUMA has remained at the forefront of sports culture. Today, the brand continues to inspire athletes and trendsetters alike with its commitment to sustainability, technology, and design excellence. Learn more about PUMA’s history and impact at about.puma.com.
Puma Rugby
Promoting Puma’s product launch of rugby-inspired apparel, the “Size Matters” campaign coincided with the Rugby World Cup in Paris and featured Puma-sponsored players. The creative rolled out in print and outdoor including a stadium-wrap outside the venue.
Puma Bodywear
Puma partnered with Tank to launch Complete Bodywear, their first foray into high performance sportswear. With three tiers of product appealing to the competitive athlete as well as the weekend warrior, Tank created primary visuals, iconography and the tagline “Vive Le Body!” executed across packaging, point of sale and advertising. The campaign appeared in multiple publications including Runners World, Men’s Health, GQ, Esquire, Glamour and Men’s Fitness.