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Framna’s commitment to innovation earns 14 recognitions at the 2024 Lovie Awards

Written by Bontouch | Oct 8, 2024 4:00:00 AM

Framna, the fast-growing digital product agency, is disrupting the European tech landscape with 14 recognitions at the 2024 Lovie Awards. This solidifies its position as a leader in digital product innovation, blending creativity, technical expertise, and industry insight to push the limits of user experience and functionality in sectors like retail, energy, and healthcare.

Group CEO Joacim Jeppesen states, “We’re proud to be finalists in the Lovie Awards. It’s a testament to the talent, dedication, and partnerships that define Framna, and the work we’ve done with ARKET, Swish, OK, and more. Our goal is to create digital products that positively impact millions of users, combining strategy, design, and technology to drive business results.”

Framna’s nominated work, including collaborations with ARKET, Swish, and OK, showcases its ability to solve complex challenges with elegant design and cutting-edge tech. With entries in Best UX, Best Service in Apps, and Retail & eCommerce – last of which they have dominated with both finalists and a shortlisting, reaffirming Framna’s commitment to delivering real-world solutions. The Lovie Awards, Europe's top honor for digital excellence, saw 1,200 entries from 30 countries.

EasyConnect: The app designed to use with one hand – Nominated in Best UI in Apps, Platforms & Software

EasyToys is an e-commerce platform specializing in sexual wellness. The company is known for its inclusive approach, catering to a diverse audience, and its commitment to breaking taboos surrounding sexual health and intimacy. The EasyConnect app allows for the remote control of smart toys via Bluetooth and is specifically designed for single-handed use, with the most important features placed within thumb's reach.

ARKET: Enhancing every customer’s experience – Nominated in Best Service in Apps, Platforms & Software

ARKET is a modern-day market offering fashion, homeware, and lifestyle products, designed to inspire mindful living. The ARKET app enhances the shopping experience with personalized recommendations and a seamless interface for exploring their curated collections.

OK App: The car owner’s best friend – Nominated in Service & Utility in Apps, Platforms & Software

The OK app simplifies car ownership by enabling drivers to refuel, charge, park, and wash their vehicles with just a tap or voice command, all without the need for a wallet. With features like home EV charging tracking and loyalty rewards, OK delivers a convenient, award-winning digital experience for car owners across Denmark.

Norlys: Be smart about your electricity usage – Nominated in Best UX in Apps, Platforms & Software

The Norlys app, empowers users to monitor electricity prices, manage consumption, and make greener energy choices. With dynamic features like consumption forecasting and comparisons to similar households, it enables smarter energy usage while aligning with Norlys' brand identity.

Rema 1000: Revolutionizing online grocery delivery – Nominated in Retail & E-commerce in Apps, Platforms & Software

The REMA 1000 app transforms online grocery delivery in Denmark with its innovative crowdsourced model, connecting over 100,000 local shoppers with 650,000+ users for deliveries in an average of just 2 hours. By leveraging community-driven delivery and AI, it reduces operational costs while supporting local economies and providing a flexible, personalized shopping experience.

Swish: Enjoy hassle-free shopping – Nominated in Retail & E-commerce in Apps, Platforms & Software

Swish was launched in 2012 as a collaboration between Sweden's largest banks and has since become Sweden's go-to mobile payment service and one of the largest payment solutions in Europe. Swish simplifies everyday life for 8,4 million Swedes and around 300,000 companies and organizations, and has in a short time become Sweden's strongest brand.

 

Shortlisted achievements

  • EasyConnect is a standout in the Best UX in Apps, Platforms & Software category.
  • Praktikertjänst’s Digiphysical Care is a standout in the Health, Wellness & Lifestyle, Apps, Platforms & Software category.
  • SJ is a standout in the Best Service in Apps, Platforms & Software category.
  • SJ is a standout in the Services & Utilities in Apps, Platforms & Software category.
  • ARKET is a standout in the Retail & E-Commerce in Apps, Platforms & Software category.
  • HejDoktor is a standout in the Best Visual Design in Apps, Platforms & Software category.
  • HejDoktor is a standout in the Health, Wellness & Lifestyle, Apps, Platforms & Software category.
  • OK App is a standout in the Work & Productivity in Apps, Platforms & Software category.

With nominations in five categories across six apps and eight shortlistings, Framna’s continued success at the Lovie Awards showcases their dedication to crafting products that lead the industry in user experience, design, and functionality. This recognition further cements their role in shaping the future of digital products.

You can support Framna by casting your vote for the People’s Lovie Award until October 17th at vote.lovieawards.com.

About The Lovie Awards

The mission of The Lovie Awards is to recognize European Internet excellence in the fields of culture, technology & business – from Europeʼs top digital and creative agencies and content publishers to cultural and political organizations and individual creators. Now in its 14th year, The Lovie Awards continues to celebrate Europe’s most resonant and pertinent stories. With entries from over 35 countries, the Awards reflect the tremendous growth of the Internet as a tool for business and everyday life. Work in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, and Dutch can be entered into six main category types: Apps, Platforms & Software, Film & Video, Podcasts, Social, Marketing, Advertising & PR, Websites & Mobile Sites, Web3 & XR, and Beyond categories.

About Framna

Framna, which means ‘to advance' or ‘to bring forward' in Old Norse, was born from the union of Shape, Bontouch, and Move. At Framna, we create digital products that over 10 million people worldwide depend on every day. Our products boast an average App Store rating of 4.5, and we process over €150 million daily through our digital solutions. Collaborating closely with some of the world's most ambitious brands – including IKEA, H&M, PostNord, SEB, Swish, OK, B&O, Systembolaget, Post-it, Progressive, Novo Nordisk, Essity, Rabobank, ENGIE, and many others – we strive to make them leaders in their respective industry categories by delivering high-quality, award-winning digital products.

Framna has emerged from the strong product-led culture of Shape, Bontouch, and Move joining forces. Our 550+ colleagues work across eight studios located in Sweden, Denmark, the USA, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

In our quest to become the world's leading digital product agency, we will significantly expand our global presence over the coming years. We look forward to welcoming many new colleagues from around the world who share our passion for designing and building cutting-edge digital products.

About Bontouch

Bontouch is a top-tier digital product agency that partners with brands such as Swish, Post-it®, H&M, and SJ to create unique and transformative digital customer experiences. With a diverse team of designers and engineers, Bontouch serves clients in North America, Europe, and Asia from four studios located in Stockholm, Kalmar, Åre/Östersund (Sweden), and New York (USA). Bontouch's products are used by more than 50 million people in 196 countries.

About Shape

Shape is an award-winning native mobile application development studio based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Known for building high-quality mobile apps that tackle real problems and push businesses forward, Shape collaborates with renowned clients such as Red Bull, IKEA, PureGym, OK a.m.b.a., Norlys, and Novo Nordisk. Their apps have an average user rating of 4.4 out of over 300,000 reviews.

About Move

Move was founded in 2006. Among others, co-founders Robert Kosse, Michiel Baneke and Jan Gerard Gerrits have brought the company to what it is today. A leading mobile first agency with offices in Amsterdam and Zwolle, Netherlands. Their 150 employees deliver best-in-class solutions for renowned clients such as Partou, Heineken, Rabobank, Nationale Nederlanden, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport.

 

Press Contacts:


Mayako Fagerfjäll
CEO Bontouch
mayako.fagerfjall@bontouch.com
 +46 708 71 72 82

Joacim Jeppesen
CEO Framna
joacim.jeppesen@framna.com
 +45 8140 4042