This year, Solita’s projects were shortlisted a record-number of six times, competing in five different categories. Solita was also nominated for the Agency of the Year award.
Solita’s work for S Group was recognised with the Best Service Design award and an honorary mention in Best Positive Change. Its work for the Finnish Tax Administration (vero.fi) also received an honorary mention in the Most Accessible Digital Service category.
“Being recognised for renewing an important societal service, driving positive change and improving accessibility makes us proud and happy. We want to thank our customers for their courage to renew established services by focusing on customer insight and high-quality design,” said Jyri Niemi, Creative Director at Solita.
Reimagining an established service
The jury’s rationale for awarding the Best Service Design to the S Purchase Card (S-Ostokortti):
“The S Purchase Card transforms the entire approach to payment commitments. The traditional paper-based form – visible and easily duplicated – has been replaced with a product-restricted card solution, enabling transactions to be made just like any other card. This reduces the stigma and unwanted attention often associated with purchases at the checkout.”
The following client projects by Solita were selected as finalists:
- AI as the First Point of Contact – Helen’s new customer service model – Best Use of AI or Other New Technology
- HSL Ticket Shop – Most Accessible Digital Service
- S Purchase Card (S-Ostokortti) – Best Service Design; Best Work Promoting Positive Change
- Vero.fi – Best Digital Service; Most Accessible Digital Service
GrandOne – the leading competition for digital communications
GrandOne is the largest and most prestigious competition for digital media, marketing and service design in Finland. It showcases the very best of Finnish digital expertise across 20 categories. The jury consists of industry experts, and the competition culminates in an annual gala.
This year, 432 entries competed across 20 categories, spanning digital marketing, communications, data and innovation, as well as service design. A total of 214 unique projects were submitted.
Read more
S Group Ostokortti (in Finnish)
- GrandOne 2026 (in Finnish)
For more information
Solita, Jyri Niemi, Creative Director, [email protected], +358 50 576 9682
Media enquiries: Solita, Communications, Minna Pinola, [email protected] , +358 40 516 6024