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Were 14 islandsa creative agency that creates digital experiences where design and technology come together through interactive stories. Based in Stockholm and Reykjavík, we specialize in digital products, brands and websites that connect people and brands in meaningful ways.
Our journey
14islands was founded in 2011 by Hjörtur Hilmarsson and David Lindkvist with a shared vision to create an agency that values creativity and people in equal measure. Frustrated by the “burnout culture” common in the tech sector, they wanted to build something different: a place where talented individuals could do their best work in an environment that supports curiosity, work-life balance, and craftsmanship.
What started as a development partner has now grown into a full-service design and technology agency. Over the years we have worked with global brands such as Google, Qualcomm, United Nations, Spotify and Cartier. Our work has earned multiple awards and an Awwwards Agency of the Year nomination. Through every evolution our focus has remained constant: creating digital experiences that are both meaningful and delightful.
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Cartier – Yearbook
Cartier Yearbook 2024 was a digital storytelling project for the luxury brand Cartier. 14islands designed and developed an immersive, multilingual web experience, combining motion, interactivity and elegant editorial design to showcase Cartier’s creative journey through 32 articles.
The project has won several awards, including Site of the day about Awwwards, FWA and CSS Design Awards, and a Developer Award for its innovation. It has special meaning for us as a collaboration with one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands, combining timeless craftsmanship with modern digital storytelling.
More information about our projects with Cartier on our website and take a look behind the scenes at Awwwards.
HakOWA hair
Neko for Healthtech was a branding and digital experience project for Neko, a startup that offers proactive full-body scans to make preventive healthcare more human and accessible. 14islands designed an immersive website using emotional storytelling, interactive imagery and art-oriented photography to introduce Neko’s services and build trust with new users.
The launch was a success: all clinic slots were booked immediately. The project won one Lovie Awards Gold 2023 And Site of the day honor of FWA And CSS Design Awards. We loved combining technology and empathy in a way that helped people manage their health.
More information about the Neko project on our website.
Blob mixer
Blob mixer is an experimental WebGL-based creative toy built by 14islands that allows users to generate and manipulate 3D blob shapes. An internal passion project situated between art and technology, the project has been viewed more than 4 million times worldwide and generated enthusiastic social exchange and feedback.
It deserved Site of the day on Awwwards, CSS Design Awards and The FWA, as well as a Developer Award from Awwwards.
That’s possible try the blob mixer or read more about the project on our website.
Spatial branding of Pluto and Qualcomm
14islands worked with Pluto to build a ‘spatial first’ brand identity, website and developer portal that adaptively transitions between 2D displays (mobile, desktop) and full AR/VR experiences, making the magic of XR approachable and seamless.
The project received several awards: Site of the day at Awwwards, CSS Design Awards, The FWA – plus a Developer Award from Awwwards. It is significant as a groundbreaking collaboration in the XR space, allowing the team to push the boundaries of how digital experiences evolve across different device types and potentially create the world’s first spatial website. As a bonus, this project also led to us working with Qualcomm on the branding of their Snapdragon XR platform.
Read more about spatial branding in our case And visit the archived website. Don’t forget to try it on your XR device. If you are curious, read our breakdown of the transition from 2D to 3D.
Culture & team
Our culture is built on it creativity, craftsmanshipAnd concern. We believe that happy, balanced people do the best work. That’s why every team member enjoys a strong sense of work-life balance and the flexibility to work from anywhere, in an environment that encourages openness, collaboration and the freedom to explore bold ideas.
We are a close-knit, multinational team that works without heavy hierarchy and combines Scandinavian work-life values with experimental technology. From hack days and internal lab projects to helping customers transform their products and experiences in the age of AI, At 14islands, craft meets curiosity and passion drives every creation.
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