Pride campaign project
Uber x Pinlord: Custom Pride Campaign Merchandise for Sydney Mardi Gras
Uber partnered with Pinlord.com to bring the bold “uBEr” Pride campaign to life with custom creative production, campaign merchandise and visual assets for Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
The campaign celebrated the freedom to be who you are, supporting diversity, inclusion and visibility through meaningful brand activation design.
Project overview
How Pinlord helped Uber create a bold Pride campaign moment
In 2018, Uber partnered with Pinlord to launch a bold diversity and inclusion campaign timed alongside Australia’s pivotal decision to legalise same-sex marriage. The campaign centred on the phrase “uBEr” — a celebration of individuality and the freedom to be who you want to be.
We support everybody’s right to BE who they are!
Create a Pride campaign that felt bold, visible, celebratory and aligned with Uber’s message of equality and inclusion.
Develop custom creative assets and campaign merchandise that carried the “uBEr” message into Sydney Mardi Gras.
Support branding, creative direction, custom product design, ethical production and strategic campaign consultation.
A memorable Pride activation that amplified Uber’s values and created a visible celebration of freedom, equality and community.
Project goal: bring Uber’s diversity and inclusion message to life through campaign merchandise and creative visuals that were bold enough for Mardi Gras and meaningful enough to last beyond the parade.
The “uBEr” campaign
A campaign built around freedom, visibility and inclusion
The “uBEr” campaign celebrated the freedom to BE who you want to be.
Pinlord helped translate that message into creative campaign production and visual merchandise designed to stand out at Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, one of the world’s most iconic celebrations of Pride and community.
Why it worked: the campaign had a clear values-led message. It was not just about branded merchandise — it was about using physical design and public visibility to support inclusion and celebrate community.
Project media
Uber x Pinlord project gallery
The gallery below shows Uber Pride campaign assets, event visuals and custom merchandise from the Uber x Pinlord collaboration. Click any image to enlarge.
Project deliverables
What Pinlord delivered for Uber
Pinlord provided end-to-end creative and production support to align Uber’s campaign message with the energy, colour and visibility of Pride.
| Deliverable | Purpose | Why it mattered |
|---|---|---|
| Branding and creative direction | Capture Uber’s commitment to diversity, equality and freedom. | Helped the campaign feel values-led, clear and visually memorable. |
| Custom product design | Create campaign merchandise and visuals reflecting the colourful, inclusive spirit of Pride. | Turned the “uBEr” message into physical and visible campaign assets. |
| Ethical production | Support the campaign with responsible, sustainable production standards. | Ensured the physical campaign output aligned with a values-led message. |
| Strategic consultation | Help shape campaign ideas so the message could resonate beyond Mardi Gras. | Supported a campaign with lasting meaning rather than a one-day activation. |
| Event-ready execution | Prepare creative assets and products for a high-visibility public celebration. | Helped Uber show up boldly and professionally at Sydney Mardi Gras. |
| Cause-aligned merchandise | Create campaign materials that supported freedom, equality and LGBTQ+ visibility. | Helped the brand connect with community in a more tangible and celebratory way. |
Project results
Impact of the Uber Pride campaign
The Uber Pride activation did more than celebrate Mardi Gras. It created a public platform for visibility, community support and corporate responsibility.
The campaign created a visible platform of support for LGBTQ+ communities during a major cultural event.
The activation showed Uber’s public alignment with equality, inclusion and freedom.
The “uBEr” concept gave the campaign a simple, ownable and highly visible creative message.
Campaign visuals and designs were displayed during Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
The campaign reinforced Pride as an all-year celebration, not just a seasonal event.
The project used responsible production support to match the values behind the campaign.
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Why campaign teams choose Pinlord
Why global brands partner with Pinlord for meaningful campaigns
Cause-led campaigns need custom merchandise partners who understand message, visibility, timing and values. Pinlord helps brands turn creative ideas and social impact messages into physical campaign assets people can see, use and remember.
Transforming brand values into campaign visuals, products and merchandise that feel clear and authentic.
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Helping brands create merchandise through more responsible and transparent production paths.
Creating custom products that support activations, resonate with audiences and leave a lasting impression.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about custom campaign merchandise
What was the Uber x Pinlord Pride campaign?
The Uber x Pinlord Pride campaign was a custom creative production and campaign merchandise collaboration for Uber’s “uBEr” campaign, created to celebrate diversity, inclusion, freedom and visibility at Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
What did Pinlord create for Uber?
Pinlord supported branding and creative direction, custom product design, ethical production, campaign consultation and event-ready creative assets for Uber’s Pride activation.
Why is custom merchandise useful for cause-led campaigns?
Custom merchandise helps turn a campaign message into something visible and tangible. It can support events, amplify awareness, create community connection and help people remember the message after the activation ends.
What custom products work best for Pride and community campaigns?
Strong options include custom enamel pins, stickers, patches, acrylic charms, keychains, apparel, tote bags, lanyards, event packs and limited-edition campaign products.
Can Pinlord support ethical campaign merchandise?
Yes. Pinlord supports brands with ethical manufacturing, responsible production guidance and product options designed around campaign goals, values, quality and timing.
How do we start a custom campaign merchandise project with Pinlord?
Start by sharing your campaign message, event date, product ideas, artwork, audience, quantity, delivery location and budget range. Pinlord can then recommend product options, design steps and production timelines.
Let’s collaborate
Create campaign merchandise that carries your values further
The Uber x Pinlord Pride campaign shows how branding, ethical production and creative collaboration can help amplify important social messages through custom merchandise and visible campaign design.
Whether you are launching a Pride campaign, nonprofit activation, community event, brand values campaign or public awareness project, Pinlord can help turn your message into custom products that leave a lasting impression.
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