Instagram: MTA Takeover

Client Meta
Studio

Hornet
Role Art Director
Disciplines Art Direction, Design, Motion

To celebrate New York City’s creative spirit and cultural influence, Instagram partnered with the MTA in December 2024 to release a final commemorative MetroCard, featuring beloved local content creators like @SubwayTakes, @NewYorkNico, and @OverheardNewYork.

As part of this momentous campaign, Hornet collaborated with Instagram to bring the platform into the real world by transforming key subway stations like Union Square and West 4th into immersive, real-life Instagram feeds. The takeover spotlighted work from New York-based creators and turned everyday commutes into curated experiences that reflected the city’s energy, humor, and heart.

Credits

Client
Instagram

Production Co
Hornet

Creative Director
Pedro Lavin

Executive Producer
Cathy Kwan

Producer
Nico Benenati

Art Director
Fran Roca
Kelsey Robinson

Designer
Bernardo Charadía
Megan Chong
Claire Kho
Alberto Miranda
Kyuri Kim
Rachael Park
Érico Santana
Chris Sayres
Lucas Marinm
Stéphane Gibert
Eunsun Park
Julia Pitta

Motion Designer
Wooyoung Kim
Gur Margalit
Mathieu Dellabe
Jon Smith

Print Lead
Joseph Totten

Print Designer
Kim Doria
Mike Zizza

Photographer
Poupay Jutharat

Location Scout
Amália Lage
Kyuri Kim
Timothy Khul

Photo Retoucher
Aldo Bizzarri
Wooyoung Kim
Pedro Lavin
Joseph Totten

Compositor
Matthew Defranco

Conform Editor
Cole Bannick
Matthew Sandager

Photoshoot Producer
Annalee Walton

Production Coordinator
Kayce Lacson

Associate Producer
Arlon Tanzer

Talent Coordinator
Deanna Rivera

Managing Partner
Hana Shimizu

Director of Production
Karen Lawler

Head of Creative Development
Kristin Labriola

Head of Production
Dez Stavracos

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