Well, hello there!

 

We’re Via Visual. Consider us the espresso shot for your brand's visual identity.

What sets us apart from other design studios is listening and strategic thinking. We care about outcomes. We strive to be your creative partner. We take pride in asking good questions in discovery sessions and really understanding the context and ‘why’ before pitching solutions.

What we serve is creative leadership, a blend of concept development and problem solving, dedication to detail, and Chris will probably slip in few puns along the way.

We believe in the power of collaboration, a receptive attitude, being present, and the positive impact of well-crafted design.

Our Values

Being human.

We like AI but we’re not bots. We’re about understanding you, your goals, and treating you like a friend that we want to help succeed.

Actively listening.

We don’t enter convos with an agenda or what we already think is going to work best for you based on your industry. We’re curious and ask a lot of questions.

Intentionally creating.

Once we understand your goals, then we can start creating, constantly checking that the visual identity is aligning with the image and messaging of your brand.


  • Owner + Art Director

    Chris has over 15 years of experience spanning brand strategy, experiential marketing, and graphic design which includes working in a creative experience agency, in-house marketing team, and freelance. His client portfolio ranges from boutique hotels to SXSW brand activations to organizations in the Global 500. He is an Adobe award winner and has been nominated for multiple international awards.

    Chris is also a dad, guest photographer for Creative Mornings/Austin, and a volunteer Programming Lead for Austin Design Week.


  • Social Marketing Strategist + Filmmaker

    Tom has over a decade of experience helping brands communicate with clarity, creativity, and purpose. His work spans full-scale social campaigns, video production, influencer activations, and storytelling strategy. He’s led projects as a solo operator and as a strategic partner to brands across healthcare, hospitality, retail, and the arts.

    He specializes in blending strategy with visual craft to create content that drives real results. His work has supported startups, thriving local businesses, and national brands.

    He’s also a dad, full-time business owner, and the founder of Watters Media.