PLACEHOLDER

We understand humans.

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We understand humans

And turn that into value for you. By helping you truly understand your customers.


Insight, grounded in people.

We turn human understanding into concrete outcomes. Data is easy. Humans are hard. We understand people—and help you translate that understanding into communication, experinces, and innovation that works.

Does your project involve humans? Bring us in. We help you create true value for your customers, businesses, and society.

Expertise

  • At Placeholder, we specialize in managing complex, cross-sector projects, bringing together diverse expertise to deliver innovative and human-centered outcomes.

  • We bring deep expertise in strategic innovation and cross-industry collaborations, driving impactful and forward-thinking solutions.

  • We specialise in human-environment interaction, designing both physical and digital spaces that enhance well-being, boost productivity, and support sustainable living.

  • We create concepts that elevate human well-being, promote sustainable behaviours, and elevate your business goals—turning vision into impact.

  • We offer world-leading expertise in financial well-being and behavioural finance, delivering innovative and impactful solutions.

Meet the Founder

Placeholder is founded by cognitive scientist Elin Helander. She holds expensive experience in helping organizations understand how people think, feel, and make decisions, and uses those insights to improve products, communication, and experiences.

Based in Sweden, Falun, Placeholder partners with organizations across Europe.

Clients & Grants

Swedbank, Bank, Finans, Behavioural Economics, Financial Well-being, Financial Health, Placeholder, Innovation, Elin Helander
Vinnova, Sweden´s Innovation Agency, Placeholder, Innovation, Elin Helander
Linköping University, Daniel Västfjäll, Elin HelanderPlaceholder, Innovation
Konsumentverket, Swedens Consumer protection Bureau, Placeholder, Innovation, Elin Helander
Folksam, Placeholder, Innovation
Open Future Lab Powered by Erste Foundation, Financial Health, Financial Wellbeing, researching, exploring and designing financial life, Placeholder, Innovation, Behavioural economics, Elin Helander
LF Dalarnas, Dalarnas Bank och Försäkring, Falun, Dalarna, Placeholder, Innovation, Elin Helander
Swedsec, Placeholder, Innovation
Elin Helander. Billogram logo featuring a cloud and heart shapes. Elin Helander
Elin Helander. The logo of the Swedish County Administrative Board for Dalarna County, featuring a blue shield with a crown and crossed spears and arrows, with Swedish text that reads 'Länsstyrelsen Dalarna län.'  Elin Helander
Energimyndigheten, Swedish Energy Agency, Placeholder, Innovation, Elin Helander
Elin Helander. Dreams' logo in bold black letters.  Elin Helander

Contact

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You're wonderful, did you know?