Connect with HOAS.

We are an international creative strategy and storytelling studio based in Shanghai. We build brand identities, creative strategy, and the content systems that carry a brand's story into the world.

Businesses, organisations, founders, and creators anywhere in the world. Our clients range from companies entering new markets to cultural institutions and festivals.

Yes. Our founding team has lived and worked across London, South Africa, and China, and we design work that travels across cultures and markets.

Yes. We work with small and medium organisations regularly. What matters is that the work is treated as an investment in something bigger.

Research first, then positioning, then creative direction, then production and delivery. Every engagement begins with understanding your market.

Shanghai, and we work worldwide.

Brand identity, creative strategy, content systems, campaigns, cultural programmes, and digital presence. We take on work where strategy has a role.

Through the Collaborate route. Tell us your discipline, what you have in mind, and where we can see your work.

Everything from a single project to an ongoing monthly relationship. We scope each engagement to your goals, and discuss investment in conversation.

Every project is scoped individually, and we confirm the timeline in your proposal.

A conversation, then access to what you already have: your existing materials, your goals, and the people who know your organisation best.

We work in English and Chinese, and we work with translators and cultural consultants where a project needs another language.

Yes. Expedited delivery is available on request.

Yes. Our Development room covers coaching, skills and wellbeing, and AI & Tech covers AI training for teams, educators and organisations.

Yes. China Connect handles arrival, transport, digital set-up, meetings, cultural orientation and delegations in Shanghai.

Yes. We offer isiZulu lessons for business, travel and friendship, especially for Chinese and international professionals working with South Africa.