Polaroid’s Patricia Varella chats long-game strategies, imperfection and that anti-AI viral campaign
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
21/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
10/20
Brand Signal
4/15
Depth
3/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
The creative director of the iconic, analogue photography brand moved from agencies to in-house with a shared vision for how Polaroid should evolve in the AI era. Here, she shares the realities of having a bold brand campaign that swims against the tide.

