CROSSING
CULTURES

Presented by WhatsApp, Crossing Cultures is a short-form docuseries exploring identity and connection within global immigrant communities. Each episode highlights a specific diaspora—such as the Japanese community in São Paulo or the Turkish community in Berlin—as host Jessica Nabongo explores how heritage is honored in new environments.

Developed by the team at Monks, I joined the project during the creative development and production phases to design the series' visual identity. Using WhatsApp’s core branding as a foundation, I created the series logo and a comprehensive motion graphics system, including lower-thirds, location markers, and pull-quotes, to ensure a cohesive look across the social media-first series.

Webby winner: 2024 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - Video.

Client: WhatsApp. Agency/Production: monks (FKA Media.Monks). Episode Directors: Adu Lalouschek, Alexander Ronsdorf, Lili Fialho, Vladimir Minuty & others. Series Host: Jessica Nabongo. Development Team: Baroosh Quasim, Matt Webb, Sam Jennings, Jean Chang, Johanna Vanderspool, Kristen Moss, Jeff Williams, Ana Medeiros, Wilmarie Velez-Santiago, Gaelle Feghali, Daniel Yrigoyen, Aleida Torres, Alyssa Boisson, David Lieberman, Michael Burk, Leonardo Fernandas.