May 30, 2025

The Forbidden Flagmoji

Solid Lines
Brand Experience & Technology
DDB Melbourne
Non-Charity
2025
Showcase
Winner
Jury comments

“The Forbidden Flagmoji is more activism than advertising in the best way possible. Post resent political developments in Australia it is heart warming that our oldest living culture now has digital representation. Congratulations to the team responsible and thank you.”

Name of Entry

Forbidden Flagmoji

Client

Solid Lines

Agency

DDB Melbourne

Agency Network

DDB Group Australia

Chief Creative Officer

Psembi Kinstan

Executive Creative Director

Giles Watson

Group Creative Partner

James Cowie

Art Director

Pip Dolman

Copywriter

Gid Goldberg

Cultural Consultant

Emrhan Tjapanangka Sultan

Artist & Illustrator

Janelle Burger

General Manager

Khia Croy

Agency Producer

Edward Connelly

Senior Editor

Tom Marley

Editor

Alex Debely

Social Content Creative

Charlotte Funnell

Head of Craft

Adam Hengstberger

Group Account Director

Emily Perry

Business Manager

Aimee Burn & Mae Giglia

MADC is made possible thanks to the continued support of

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Eastern Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways we work on here in Naarm (Melbourne). We honour their rich history, continuing culture, and deep connection to Country. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

MADC is made possible thanks to the continued support of
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Eastern Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways we work on here in Naarm (Melbourne). We honour their rich history, continuing culture, and deep connection to Country. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.