Bank of Iceland
Financial health
Financial health is often overlooked in conversations about wellbeing. This campaign reframed it as something human and relatable, acknowledging that mistakes, uncertainty and setbacks are a natural part of managing money.
By shifting away from perfection, the campaign encouraged a more open and balanced relationship with finances.
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While mental and physical health are widely discussed, financial health is often treated as something separate or avoided altogether. The campaign set out to bring it into the same conversation, positioning it as an essential part of overall wellbeing.
Rather than presenting an idealised version of financial control, the work focused on everyday realities, highlighting that uncertainty and mistakes are part of life, not something to hide.
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To make financial health feel more accessible and less intimidating, encouraging people to engage with their finances in a more open and balanced way.
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The campaign centred on the idea that financial wellbeing doesn’t come from perfection, but from understanding and acceptance.
Through film and imagery, we portrayed familiar, human moments where things don’t always go to plan. By recognising these situations, the campaign created a more relatable and honest perspective on financial health.
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The campaign helped position financial health as a natural and important part of everyday life, encouraging a more open conversation around money and wellbeing.
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The production spanned multiple locations and formats, working across both film and photography. I art directed the visual execution end-to-end, collaborating closely with directors, photographers and production teams, while guiding a graphic designer to ensure consistency across all outputs. Follow-up shoots were carried out as the campaign developed.
The Icelandic Advertising Awards 2024
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Winner: Tv ad Full Length
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The Icelandic Advertising Awards 2024 | Winner: Tv ad Full Length |
Building on financial health
Building on financial well-being, the campaign draws from real-life moments where finances play a crucial role in shaping our lives. From small everyday decisions to larger life events, it shows how financial health is deeply woven into our sense of stability, progress, and well-being.