Why We Tell Stories: The Heart of Happyinc.’s Creative Philosophy
May 6, 2025
At Happyinc., we believe storytelling is more than a technique—it’s the soul of everything we do.
Whether we're producing a TV commercial, an animated explainer, or a digital campaign like Kris &
Ipay for Bank Indonesia, our goal is always the same: to make people feel something real.
Stories Create Connection
In a world full of content, attention is short—but emotion lasts. Facts can inform, but stories make
people care. That’s why we don’t just show features or messages. We build narratives around them.
When audiences see themselves in a story, they listen—not because they have to, but because they want to.
Through storytelling, we turn abstract ideas—like digital finance or brand values—into something visual,
familiar, and human. It’s not just about saying “what” a brand offers, but showing “why” it matters.
Our Storytelling Approach
From script to screen, our process always begins with one question: What story are we really telling here?
Maybe it's a story of change. Maybe it's about solving a problem. Maybe it’s simply the story of someone
discovering something new. Whatever it is, we shape every visual, voice, and detail around that core narrative.
In the Kris & Ipay campaign, we didn’t just promote QRIS—we told a story of accessibility and empowerment.
Two characters navigating daily life, making digital payments simple, relatable, and even fun. That’s the
power of storytelling. It transforms information into emotion.
Why It’s in Our DNA
We chose the name Happyinc. for a reason. It’s about more than smiles or colors—it’s about creating
experiences that leave people feeling something positive, memorable, and meaningful. That’s what good
stories do. And that’s why storytelling is not just part of our work—it’s the reason we create.
Because in the end, people may forget what you said, but they’ll remember how your story made them feel.
And that’s exactly what we aim to craft—stories worth remembering.