studio -m is a communication design practice that believes in the importance of well conceptualised and well crafted visual stories.

This belief translates into a holistic approach that considers all stages of the design process, from the initial concept to the final outputs. A strong brand should be built from a meaningful visual narrative that works dynamically and coherently across all platforms.

We strive for creative collaborations – each project is an opportunity to engage with different people, develop new ideas, and explore new methods. No two people, ideas, brands are the same and true design responds to the needs of each project.

We advocate that design has an important part to play in the development of a better society. This conviction has been formalised through evidence-based design work and research, and through the collaboration with brands and individuals that have a positive impact in society or their particular community.

Studio -m was founded by Marta Ferreira.

Marta is a communication designer and researcher with over 15 years of experience working for clients from all over the world. She has a degree in Communication Design, a Masters in Editorial Design (Faculty of Fine Arts, U. Lisbon) and a PhD in Digital Media (I.S. Técnico, U. Lisboa). Alongside her design practice, she is continuing her design research as a Postdoc at the Interactive Technologies Institute, focusing on engaging diverse publics with sustainability and natural heritage.

Marta has developed her craft in a Design Agency as a Graphic Designer and later in a Design Studio where she was Creative Director and Head of the Design team. In 2016 she decided to work as an independent designer and start her own practice.

A strong belief in the social and cultural responsibility of design has led her to research that explores communication design’s potential to connect diverse publics with restricted or complex information. Her research first focused on bringing restricted cultural heritage to the public (century-old books), and now in translating complex climate change information into positive, action-focused messages. Her current focus is in communicating sustainability and climate change through impactful interactions.