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1001 Optometry: The Hidden Eye Test

Agency
VML Australia
Client
1001 Optometry
Awards
Finalist
Challenger Brands
Summary
To combat Australia's looming eye health crisis, the "Hidden Eye Test" campaign was launched to get people to prioritize eye care. Using AI-generated and human-crafted outdoor and social ads, 1001 Optometry created a world-first campaign where a hidden message was only visible to those with vision impairments. This innovative and targeted approach highlighted 1001 Optometry’s shift from a simple eyewear brand to a comprehensive eye health provider and was designed to drive attention and behavioral change.
Credits
James Lee CEO 1001 Optometry
Edward Lee Retail and Optometry Director 1001 Optometry
Dylan Oblein National Sales Manager 1001 Optometry
Charlotte Tromans Account Director Burson
Daniel Tan Xi Ren Account Executive Burson
Hayley Bedack Talent Management Club 10 talent management
Prospex Park AI Artist Prospex Park
Alison Tilling CSO, Author VML Australia
Jon Bird Global Executive Director, Author VML Australia
Paul Nagy CCO APAC VML Australia
Tom Tearle CEO VML Australia
Richard Williams Group ECD VML Australia
Jack Delmonte Creative Director VML Australia
Charlie Dejean Copywriter VML Australia
Andrew Bao Art Director VML Australia
Bryce Waters Senior Art Director VML Australia
Leanne Keogh Senior Account Director VML Australia
Imogen Butcher Account Manager VML Australia
Rachel Rider Executive Producer VML Australia
Stevi Russell Lead Producer VML Australia
Isabella Lasovski Junior Producer VML Australia
Mitch Clark Motion Art Director VML Australia
Kelly Foxcroft Executive Director Resourcing VML Australia
Rubi Hudson Media Lead Wavemaker

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