VERBALVISUAL
is an international design studio working at the intersection of art, activism, and visual culture since 2011. Dedicating time to both local arts projects and global humanitarian campaigns, our mission is to achieve social impact and make the world a more equitable place through design. We deliver comprehensive communications suites for clients which include brand identities, websites, print publications, and exhibitions. At the studio, each project begins with a careful exploration of its unique context, mission, values and aspirations. It is from this foundation that the content (both verbal and visual) is developed and honed, in order to craft highly customized communications solutions. Awards include: Cannes Lions, AIGA 365, Effie Award, European Excellence Award.
ABIGAIL SMITH is a creative director with over 15 years experience managing, designing, and implementing multinational communications projects. Her work has been recognized by Cannes Lions, AIGA, Dazed, BBC, Süddeutsche Zeitung, and Transmediale Festival among others. Prior to studio life, Abigail was a Design Director at the United Nations in New York and Switzerland. Educated at Carnegie Mellon University and Parsons School of Design. Since 2019, she has served on the Board of Materials & Applications, a Los Angeles-based non-profit dedicated to building a public culture of experimental design.
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.