IKEA: The Giving Bag
Mar 2023
IKEA explores the emotional experience of moving house in 'The Giving Bag,' a commercial video that channels a child’s imaginative perspective through live-action footage and post-production effects. The narrative centers on a young family’s relocation, transitioning from the mundanity of cardboard boxes to a series of moments featuring glowing, magical objects pulled from the brand’s signature blue shopping bag. Developed by Ogilvy UK, the piece leans into a warm aesthetic, utilizing natural light and cinematic framing to capture the domestic setting. The integration of VFX highlights the transition between the familiar interior of a home in flux and the whimsical elements of childhood discovery.
Horizontal, Cinematic, Warm
Natural light, VFX / visual effects
Living Room
TVC / TV Commercial