Toughmedia

Communication Design Studio in Zurich

Toughmedia is a design and communication studio in Zurich led by Joely Tafanalo, a designer with around 25 years in the industry. Founded in 2012, the studio works across graphic design, interaction design, and visual communication, pairing hands-on creative work with training and consulting.

Tafanalo is an official Adobe Community Professional and a speaker for Adobe in Switzerland, which anchors the studio’s dual identity: a working design practice and a source of expert Adobe Creative Cloud instruction, delivered through its Learn and Create sub-brand.

Studio Highlights

✓ Communication & interaction design studio in Zurich
✓ Led by Joely Tafanalo — ~25 years’ experience
✓ Official Adobe Community Professional & Swiss Adobe speaker
✓ Adobe Creative Cloud training via Learn and Create
✓ Graphic, interaction & UX design
✓ Founded in 2012
✓ Portfolio on Behance

Why Clients Choose Toughmedia

Services & Features

Design: Graphic Design | Visual Communication | Interaction / UX Design

Training: Adobe Creative Cloud Training & Consulting (via Learn and Create)

Consulting: Design Consulting for Teams & Businesses

Speaking: Public Speaking & Workshops (Adobe Events, Industry Days)

Portfolio: Case Studies Available on Behance

Studio Type: Communication Design Studio | Adobe Creative Cloud Training

Why Work With Toughmedia?

Toughmedia offers a rare combination: a practitioner who both does the design work and is credentialed by Adobe to teach it. The Adobe Community Professional status and around 25 years of experience give the studio a level of authority most freelance designers can’t claim — valuable for businesses that want reliable creative output or want their own teams trained properly. Based in Zurich and active in the Swiss design community, it’s a credible local choice for companies seeking design services or Adobe upskilling.

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