{"id":11572,"date":"2026-04-27T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tbwahakuhodo.co.jp\/?p=11572"},"modified":"2026-04-27T10:46:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T01:46:55","slug":"sec-2026-clio-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tbwahakuhodo.co.jp\/en\/news\/sec-2026-clio-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"TBWA\\HAKUHODO\u2019S \u201cSmart Eye Camera\u201d Wins Bronze at the 2026 Clio Awards for Revolutionizing Global Eye Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TBWA\\HAKUHODO is proud to announce that the <strong>\u201cSmart Eye Camera,\u201d<\/strong> a smartphone-based diagnostic medical device developed in collaboration with OUI Inc., has been awarded a <strong>Bronze Clio<\/strong> at the <strong>2026 Clio Awards<\/strong>. The project was recognized in the <strong>Digital\/Mobile: Emerging Technology<\/strong> category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1959, the Clio Awards is one of the world\u2019s most prestigious competitions, celebrated alongside the Cannes Lions and The One Show as part of the &#8220;Big Three&#8221; global advertising awards. It honors excellence in creativity, design, and innovation that pushes the boundaries of communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Democratizing Vision Through Emerging Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/ouiinc.jp\/en\/product_en\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Smart Eye Camera<\/a>&#8221; (SEC) is a portable attachment for iPhones, developed by <strong>OUI Inc.<\/strong>, a medical startup originating from the Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo. Despite its compact size, SEC provides diagnostic capabilities equivalent to traditional, bulky slit-lamp microscopes. Its low cost and extreme portability make it a game-changer for regions with limited access to specialist ophthalmic equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TBWA\\HAKUHODO has been a strategic creative partner to OUI Inc., driven by the shared vision of \u201creducing global blindness by 50%.\u201d Through leveraging the power of creativity to scale this medical innovation, the agency aims to help make this advanced technology accesible to the people who need it most, across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it Won: Impact Beyond the Screen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Emerging Technology<\/strong> category focuses on the ingenious use of new technologies\u2014such as AI, biotech, and innovative hardware\u2014that expand the possibilities of society. In this arena, judges look beyond the &#8220;cool factor,&#8221; prioritizing how technology solves real-world problems and offers a glimpse into a better future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bronze win acknowledges SEC\u2019s disruptive approach: transforming a ubiquitous consumer device into a professional-grade medical tool. By opening new frontiers in remote clinics, home care, and even veterinary medicine, the project exemplifies how the fusion of technology and human-centric design can address a critical global health crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Award Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project:<\/strong> Smart Eye Camera&nbsp;<br><strong>Client:<\/strong> OUI Inc. &nbsp;<br><strong>Award:<\/strong> Bronze&nbsp;<br><strong>Medium\/Category:<\/strong> Digital\/Mobile \u2013 Emerging Technology<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TBWA\\HAKUHODO is proud to announce that the \u201cSmart Eye Camera,\u201d a smartphone-based diagnostic medical device developed in collaboration with OUI Inc., has been awarded a Bronze Clio at the 2026 Clio Awards. 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