Maddy Merzvinskis
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I live, work, and play on the land of the Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin nation. I pay my respects to their elders, past and present, and recognise that this land was never ceded.

Maddy Merzvinskis

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  • AGDA Emerging Designer of the Year
  • Cannes Young Lions Gold Winner
  • D&AD Wood Pencil
  • Amateur Embroiderer
  • Cairns Hatchlings Design Winner
  • Women in Media Rising Star Finalist
  • Cannes Lions Bronze
  • Junk journaller
  • Head Design Auntie
  • AGDA Distinction
  • Cat Mum
AGDA Emerging Designer of the YearCannes Young Lions Gold WinnerD&AD Wood PencilAmateur EmbroidererCairns Hatchlings Design WinnerWomen in Media Rising Star FinalistCannes Lions BronzeJunk journallerHead Design AuntieAGDA DistinctionCat Mum
AGDA Emerging Designer of the YearCannes Young Lions Gold WinnerD&AD Wood PencilAmateur EmbroidererCairns Hatchlings Design WinnerWomen in Media Rising Star FinalistCannes Lions BronzeJunk journallerHead Design AuntieAGDA DistinctionCat Mum
AGDA Emerging Designer of the YearCannes Young Lions Gold WinnerD&AD Wood PencilAmateur EmbroidererCairns Hatchlings Design WinnerWomen in Media Rising Star FinalistCannes Lions BronzeJunk journallerHead Design AuntieAGDA DistinctionCat Mum
AGDA Emerging Designer of the YearCannes Young Lions Gold WinnerD&AD Wood PencilAmateur EmbroidererCairns Hatchlings Design WinnerWomen in Media Rising Star FinalistCannes Lions BronzeJunk journallerHead Design AuntieAGDA DistinctionCat Mum
‘Doubt Never Did’ CommBank billboards lit up across city buildings at dusk.

CommBank

Made with the undoubtable team at Re and M+C Saatchi.

‘The great Australian dream’ is one big myth, because there’s no one dream. But there is one big thing getting in the way – doubt. CommBank’s bold new platform, Doubt Never Did, is a rallying cry to shake off self-doubt and chase your own version of the Australian dream, whatever that may be.

To launch this new platform, we evolved the brand to dial up the optimism and inspire Aussies to unlock their personal potential. A confident, unapologetic and empowering visual identity that celebrates everyday Australians reaching their dreams, and how CommBank helps them get there. Plus a kickass campaign to match.

A ‘Doubt Never Did’ billboard of a graduate above a busy motorway at sunset.

The campaign’s OOH placements linked to powerful true stories of overcoming doubt. Like Matildas superstar Mary Fowler, recovering from an ACL injury. Shaun Christie David, who left a banking job to open a restaurant with no hospitality experience. And Zoe Karatzovalis, a part-time dancer turned founder of her own all-abilities performing arts studio.

Station posters featuring Matildas player Mary Fowler and a ‘Listen to Mary’s story’ panel.
A row of ‘Doubt Never Did’ posters under a bridge, with a white car driving past.

We worked with type designer Wei Huang to craft a weight of Beacon Sans bold enough to carry the confidence of the brand’s new tone of voice.

‘Doubt Never Did’ ad of a smiling woman in a helmet and goggles riding a scooter, with the yellow CommBank diamond.
Bold black headline on yellow: ‘Doubt never opened new doors.’
A smiling couple celebrating with an Australian flag.
A large ‘Doubt Never Did’ screen on the side of an apartment building at dusk.

We created a system that had enough flex to cover the brand’s all-of-Australia audience and breadth of offerings, whilst always feeling undoubtably CommBank.

Poster: ‘Low rate. High life. No doubt.’ with a smiling graduate in a cap and gown.
Poster: ‘Backing business. No doubt.’ with a chef holding plates of food.
Poster: ‘More of what matters. No doubt.’ with a smiling couple looking at a phone.
Ad on grey: ‘A plan for your life plans. No doubt. With a personalised home buying strategy.’
Two CommBank app banners: ‘All customers welcome. No doubt.’ and a payment solutions card.
Ad: ‘Cashback on travel. No doubt.’ beside a CommBank Travel Money Card.
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