Sage by AARP
Advocating for sexual health and activity in later life
The Sage Initiative by AARP
Advocating for sexual health and activity in later life
Group Project / 6 Weeks
My Role: Visual Design / Experience Design / Illustration / Research
Toolkit: Sketch | Photoshop | Keynote
Challenge
Our society’s bias and stigmatization against sexual activity among older adults has proven to be detrimental to their emotional and physical health
Opportunity
Showing older adults that there is no age limit to healthy sexual activities
Solution
A multi-platform campaign aimed at provoking conversations, instigating actions and removing stigma and misconceptions
Publication
AARP Magazine x The Sage Initiative Special Edition
We chose AARP, whose mission is to “enhance the quality of life for all as they age,” to be the mother organization of our advocacy. With more than 47 million readers, AARP’s award-winning flagship publication AARP Magazine (issued monthly) becomes the platform for the launching of our initiative.
Digital
The Sage Initiative Official Website
Sageinitiative.org is the central hub hosting the Sage Initiative’s educational resources, events and news. It establishes the advocacy’s online presence and keeps its audience informed and engaged beyond the active period of other marketing channels. A web page entirely dedicated to the Sage Initiative is also created on AARP.org for additional exposure and online traffic.
Experiential
Sage Mobile Coast-to-Coast Tour
Throughout the year, AARP hosts pop-up “Block Parties” at various events and festivals across the country. We will attend these AARP Block parties in our branded vehicle the Sage Mobile - a 1962 Volkswagen camper van that brings our message to life. During the tour and at the events, we spread awareness for the cause by distributing the special edition AARP Magazine and branded merchandise.
Social
Paid + Owned Instagram Content
Animated Instagram posts are used to capture a younger audience, highlighting the universal nature of sexuality and ageism.
Magazine and OOH Communications
Printed advertisements are created for OOH posters and publications with readership demographics similar to AARP Magazine like Reader’s Digest.
Team
Lauren Acampora - Art Director
Dixon Muller - Copywriter
Megan Reilly - Experience Designer