Booklet titled "Clean energy for EU islands: Technology solutions booklet" issued by the European Commission, surrounded by various pages featuring images of wind turbines, solar panels, a puffin bird, and underwater equipment.
A printed report page showing a grid of small square color samples, transitioning from red at the top to blue at the bottom, with text and data points around it.

Making research
& innovation captivating

A color guide chart with a small aerial photo of a street in the middle. The chart has four rows and four columns of color blocks, with the title 'Quick Guide' at the top left and the text 'Dealing with Flash Floods EU-Wide Knowledge for Local and Regional Authorities' underneath. The right side features vertical logos and text.
Text on yellow background that says 'NEW IN'.
Person holding a tablet displaying a colorful grid of images and text in a room with a wooden table.
Text on a yellow background that reads 'NEW IN' in black font.
Open book with illustrated pages containing text about developing insights and energy systems, featuring black and white drawings of people and green and blue accents.
Person sitting on bed reading a colorful magazine titled 'A Toolbox' with images of buildings and logos related to finance and social infrastructure.
Yellow background with large black text that reads 'NEW IN'.
A woman with short blonde hair wearing a tan beanie, beige sweater vest, and white shirt, sitting at a white table with a vase of flowers on the right, resting her head on her hand, looking at the camera.

Agata Smok is a communication designer based in Belgium. She specialises in design for research and innovation. Next to editorial design she collaborates with a wide range of clients in the cultural and commercial sectors to produce brand identities, websites, interactive games, and illustrations. For inquiries and questions, please get in touch.

Conference attendees seated at tables with computers in a large room, some looking focused, some taking notes, and one woman holding a booklet.
A cutaway illustration of a city showing the impacts of current world issues, including air pollution, urban heat islands, CO2 emissions, noise, fragmented public transport, and pedestrians struggling, with an underground community seeking reliable, safe alternatives.

  • Working together with our designer, we are trying to find ways of communicating science that speak to the interest and delight of those who may not be steeped in research themselves.

    BinBin Jiang Pearce,
    Assistant Professor of Policy Analysis and Design,
    Technical University Delft

  • Agata, your dedication and contributions to our project are truly appreciated. We're thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate with someone as committed as you.

    Emmanuel Daemers, Communication expert at the Green Overseas Programme

  • A huge thanks to our amazing designer Agata Smok for creating workshop and communication materials that really sparkle with imagination and creativity. She has done hero's work for ENCLUDE, way above and beyond what anyone could ask for.

    BinBin Jiang Pearce,
    Assistant Professor of Policy Analysis and Design,
    Technical University Delft

  • Thanks a lot for the fantastic work and your fast and meticulous uptake of comments. It’s been wonderful, efficient, and overall excellent!

    Dina Eparkhina, EuroGOOS

  • We were blown away by Agata's ideas, energy and passion. Her exceptional creativity and a great understating of the latest trend and their function in the research environment have been of great help to our project.

    Malgorzata (Gosia) Matowska, Th!nk E

  • A shoutout to our awesome designer Agata Smok for bringing our ideas to life with visually stunning materials! 👏

    Nely Mokay, PhD Candidate,
    Technical University Delft

  • Agata provided us with visualisations, which without any doubt are among the best I have ever seen in the field of science. I am very much looking forward to collaborate with her again, hoping that she can provide us with even more creative and intuitive representations of what we are doing.

    Dr. Michael Brenner-Fliesser, JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH

  • We thank Agata Smok for her role in designing the images used in "Constructing Just Mobility Futures" research.

    Ruth Nelson, BinBin Pearce, Martijn Warnier and Trivik Vermatz
    Department of Multi-Actor Systems, Delft University of Technology, Bristol Digital Futures Institute and the School for Policy Studies, Bristol University

  • Dat je niet veel kleuren nodig hebt om een sterk ontwerp te maken, dat weet Agata Smok te bevestigen! Deze paperlover weet perfect hoe ze alles uit een papiersoort kan halen met de juiste technieken.

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Books that inspire and instruct

My passion for transforming scientific information into visually compelling narratives has made me a sought-after asset for international projects. My dedication to design for sustainability, combined with a handcrafted approach, allows me to create meaningful visual identities, publications, and brands that resonate deeply. I work with institutions and companies driven by innovation, ensuring that their ideas not only stand out but also connect with diverse audiences on a profound level.

Booklets titled "Citizen-led renovation" for Belgium, Bulgaria, Ireland, and Portugal with images of their doors or windows.
Open report and booklet about EuroSea ocean observation and forecasting, showing images of ocean research activities, data analysis on a computer, a boat at sea, and a person working on a buoy.
Board game titled 'The Power of' with illustration of wind turbines and a school building, designed for educational purposes.
Black rectangular sign hanging on a building facade with the word 'creamy' and the subtitle 'Creative Cosmetics' in light green font.
Line drawing of a house with three windows, surrounded by plants, and birds flying above, next to a wicker basket of flowers.
Business stationery and branding materials for Dark Tree Acoustics, including a letterhead, envelopes, business cards, a coffee cup, binder clips, and a black pen, all featuring a logo of a tree with concentric circles and wavy lines.

stories that hold abstractions

I like a story that holds abstractions, and that’s what visual identity can do. Contact me if you are looking for a designer who will give shape to your unique story with a degree of empathy, insight, and kindness.

Pink paper cards with illustrations of a heart, high heel shoe, and floral patterns inside a cardboard box on a white table.
Logo for Creamy Creative Cosmetics with tropical green leaves in the background.
Printout with various logo designs for 'KORVET' on a yellow background, showing different style options including circular, rectangular, and square outlines.
Black hanging sign with blue outline text reading 'KOR VET' on a white wall with a red-tiled roof and clear sky in the background.
A rubber stamp with a black circular base and wooden handle resting on a sheet of paper with a pencil sketch of a graph or chart.
Person wearing a white T-shirt and dark pants, holding a beige tote bag with the text "BOAQARIUS Style & Empowerment" printed on it.

My passion for transforming ideas into compelling visual stories makes me an invaluable partner for those aiming to inspire and educate. With a commitment to sustainability and a keen eye for detail, I create designs that not only stand out but also deeply resonate with audiences. From translating intricate research into approachable visuals to crafting memorable brand identities, my dedication to impactful design drives me to elevate every project I touch. Curious about creative ways to showcase your research? Get in touch at agata@agatasmok.be