Mon, Oct 26
NIVEA / BrazilOOH · Experiential

Sun Courts.

NIVEA painted basketball courts with UV-reactive ink so hidden sun-protection messages appeared on the court as UV levels peaked during play.

Brand
NIVEA
Market
Brazil
Region
Global
Sun Courts

The challenge

Players trust their shoes, water and warm-up routine, but sunscreen rarely makes that list. NIVEA wanted to place sun protection inside sport's own rituals without preaching.

The idea

Saatchi & Saatchi ME treated sun protection as part of athletic training. Courts were painted with UV-reactive ink, so the sun itself revealed messages mid-game as UV rose, acting as both opponent and coach. Borrowing sport's rules and gear, the work framed sunscreen as part of match preparation rather than a cosmetic step.

Case study source: Clio Sports Source ↗

Awards

  • Clio Awards 2025Clio Sports / Experience/Activation / Event/ActivationBronze
  • Clio Awards 2025Clio Sports / Out of Home / MuralBronze

Credits

Creative agency
Saatchi & Saatchi ME

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