CHARLES LAI ©2025
Visual Identity, Art Direction,

Photography, Graphic Design

Worldwide brand-visual partner

hello@charleslai.jp
Behance, Instagram, Linkedln

CHARLES LAI ©2025
Visual Identity, Art Direction,

Photography, Graphic Design

Worldwide brand-visual partner

hello@charleslai.jp
Behance, Instagram, Linkedln

My Role:

Campaign Design & Production / Space Design Direction / Art Direction / Visual Design / In-store Displays Design / POP & Posters Design / Content Creation

Tanqueray Japan

2022

Tanqueray Japan

Tanqueray Japan

2022
2022

Campaign Design & Production / Space Design Direction / Art Direction / Visual Design / In-store Displays Design / POP & Posters Design / Content Creation

Campaign Design & Production / Space Design Direction / Art Direction / Visual Design / In-store Displays Design / POP & Posters Design / Content Creation

Repositioning a heritage gin brand through multi-sensory experiences and collaborative design

My Role:

Campaign Idea & Design & Production / Art Direction / Visual Design / In-store Displays Design / POP & Posters Design / Promotion Materials

My role:

My role:

Campaign Idea & Design & Production / Art Direction / Visual Design / In-store Displays Design / POP & Posters Design / Promotion Materials

Campaign Idea & Design & Production / Art Direction / Visual Design / In-store Displays Design / POP & Posters Design / Promotion Materials

About the project
About the project

From 2022 to 2024, we worked closely with Tanqueray Japan across all major creative outputs — from printed assets and in-store displays to packaging, brand partnerships, and experiential campaigns. While Tanqueray holds strong global recognition, it faced challenges in Japan: rising interest in local craft gin, and no dedicated social media channel to reach consumers directly.

To help the brand reconnect with younger, style-conscious drinkers, we reimagined its expression in Japan through refined, sensory-led design. This included Tanqueray Oasis, a multi-sensory activation inviting visitors to explore the gin through sound, scent, and taste. We also launched a seasonal collaboration with premium soda maker Aarke, positioning Tanqueray as a natural fit for elevated home cocktail moments.

Result
Result

The campaign refreshed Tanqueray’s presence in Japan, expanding its relevance to a younger demographic and opening new brand touchpoints through design, retail, and lifestyle-led collaborations.

©
©
Diageo Japan & R/GA.
Diageo Japan & R/GA.
All Rights Reserved. 
All Rights Reserved. 
©
Diageo Japan & R/GA.
All Rights Reserved. 
Client
Client
Diageo Japan
Diageo Japan
Agency
Agency
R/GA
R/GA
Creative Director
Creative Director
Masaya Nakade
Masaya Nakade
Art Director
Art Director
Charles Lai
Charles Lai
Illustrator
Illustrator
chan seating
chan seating
Copywriter
Copywriter
AOI Nameraishi / Naru Kudo
AOI Nameraishi / Naru Kudo
Photographer
Photographer
Yamamoto Yusuke / SHUNSUKE AKAGI
Yamamoto Yusuke / SHUNSUKE AKAGI
Client Service
Client Service
Naru Kudo
Naru Kudo
Client
Diageo Japan
Agency
R/GA
Creative Director
Masaya Nakade
Art Director
Charles Lai
Illustrator
chan seating
Copywriter
AOI Nameraishi / Naru Kudo
Photographer
Yamamoto Yusuke / SHUNSUKE AKAGI
Client Service
Naru Kudo

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