Designers hate this. Marketers love this.
Some of the most profitable ads in history look like they were made in Microsoft Paint.
1. The "Notes App" Ad
Just a screenshot of the iPhone Notes app with a list of benefits. It feels personal, raw, and unpolished.
2. The "Sharpie on Box" Ad
A photo of a cardboard box with "50% OFF" written in black marker. It screams "Warehouse Clearance" and urgency.
3. The "Bad Lighting" Selfie
A founder holding the product in a dimly lit room. It builds trust because it doesn't look like an ad.
Why It Works: Pattern Interrupt
Our brains filter out "Ads". High production value = Ad. Low production value = Content.
Ugly = Authentic.
Don't overthink design
PrintAd focuses on structures that convert, not just pretty pictures.
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