We are shaping tomorrow’s diverse cultures. Happening Studio is an international design studio, cultivating global minds with local sensibility.
Specializing in identity design as a studio foundation, we output a wide range of work, from screen-based experiences to printed reading experiences.
Often working with small to medium sized cultural institutions and museums, Happening Studio function as a design mediator and facilitator between in-house design, marketing staffs and high level stakeholders.
Since 2019, the studio went fully remote and worked from 3 different continents to further establish their design practice and research. As a result, the studio carries a flexible working conditions, offers an in-depth understanding of client needs within global to local landscapes that are diverse and meaningful.
Director - Designer - Animator - Thinker - Maker - Lover - Do'er ~
Marc William Smith.
New Zealand born, New York sharpened, Los Angeles based.
His 20 year career has spanned being trained by ~ and then leading ~ many of the world’s most respected names in visual storytelling craft.
The last decade has seen Marc helm Creative Director + Head of Design roles for Oscar, Emmy, and D&AD winning global production studios.
Currently serving as freelance Creative Director to the highest bidder.