New perspectives, habits and ways of expressing ourselves are constantly changing what people notice and care about. Understanding those shifts is part of our creative work. We stay curious about the world around us and look for new ways into every brief, even when the first answer seems obvious.

Our work can take many forms, but the goal remains the same: to find a clear idea in a complex question and express it in a way people want to engage with.

Brand strategy

What should a brand stand for – and why should anyone choose it? We help our clients find a clear direction by understanding their business, the people they want to reach and the world they operate in. Through research, conversations and analysis, we uncover insights that can guide a brand’s development, inform decisions and shape its communications.

Communication

We develop ideas that hold together while taking different forms depending on where and how people encounter them. That might mean a long-term communications concept, a campaign or content created for social media. Our work spans everything from ideas and writing to film and production – always with the aim of creating communication people want to engage with and that does what it needs to do.

Design

Design can make a brand clearer and more distinctive. We create identities and visual expressions built around an idea: recognisable, flexible and useful in everyday situations. Sometimes that means developing an entirely new visual language; sometimes it means building on what is already there – from typography and imagery to digital design and moving-image content.

Our projects

We work with clients across a range of industries. Sometimes the brief calls for a focused project; sometimes it becomes a partnership that develops over time. That variety brings new perspectives to our work and keeps us curious. Explore some of the work we’ve created together with our clients.

Who we are

Ester is an independent creative agency based in Stockholm, with work recognised in Sweden and internationally. Our experienced creatives and strategists work closely with clients throughout every project. The agency was founded and is led by Roger Kempe, CEO, and Lotta Mellgren, Creative Director. When a project calls for additional skills, we bring in trusted specialists from our network to create the right team.

Want to know more?

Have a project in mind, or curious about how we work? We’d be happy to talk about how we can help.

Email hello@estersthlm.se or call us +46 (0)8 22 41 00.

Awards

Over the years, our work has been recognised at some of Sweden’s and the world’s leading creative award shows.

Guldägget
2 Gold · 2 Silver · 4 Diplomas

100-wattaren
100W · 2 × 75W · 50W · Long-term Brand Building

Guldnyckeln
3 Gold · 1 Diamond · 2 Bronze · 2 Diplomas · People’s Choice Award

Spinn Awards
2 Gold

Svenska Designpriset
1 Gold

Guldlådan
1 Gold · 2 Silver

Kolla!
1 Silver

Cannes Lions
1 Gold · 1 Silver · 2 Shortlists

Grand Prix for Good
1 Diploma

Epica Awards
1 Gold · 5 Silver · 1 Bronze

Eurobest
1 Silver · 3 Shortlists

Cresta Awards
1 Gold · 1 Bronze · 3 Shortlists

DMA ECHO Awards
1 Diploma

Resumé — Campaign of the Month
Alternative Media · Film · Direct · Integrated · Outdoor · Radio