VERBALVISUAL
VV is an international design studio working at the intersection of art, activism, and visual culture since 2011. From local collaborations with arts initiatives and community-based nonprofits to global partnerships with cultural institutions and humanitarian organizations, we create compelling contemporary visual communications that activate audiences and drive meaningful social impact. We deliver comprehensive suites for clients which include brand identities, websites, print publications, and exhibitions. As a proudly Women-Owned and LGBT+ owned creative studio, we champion diversity and inclusion, reflecting our commitment to social justice in both our work and our team. Awards include: Cannes Lion, AIGA 365, AIGA 50/50, Effie Award. Press mentions include: Dazed, BBC, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Communication Arts.
ABIGAIL SMITH is a Creative Director with over 15 years experience managing, designing, and implementing multinational communications projects. Her work has been recognized by entities such as AIGA, Dazed, and Cannes Lions. Prior to studio life, she served as Design Director at the United Nations, co-organizing its largest digital campaign on record, with 2.7 billion impressions and celebrity endorsements from Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and Jean Paul Gaultier. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and Parsons School of Design, she also serves on the Board of Materials & Applications, advancing experimental architecture and design in Los Angeles.
WINNIE TSANG is a Creative Director with over 20 years experience developing omni- channel communications campaigns for clients like MTV, the European Union, WHO, and the European Green Party. Winnie also directs films and videos, including work for the renowned Swiss Luxury brands Rolex, and Baume & Mercier. Prior to studio life, she held executive creative positions at KKLD, and Ogilvy & Mather. She holds a BA in Graphic Design from Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design and a Postgraduate Diploma in Design from London Southbank University. Winnie speaks English, German, French, and Chinese.