Ade Chong

Creative Director · Founder

2 articles · Sep 2024Jul 2025

Studios:Studio Chong

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  • Dirty Birdy was born out of reclaiming the mantle of DIY and craft for women.
  • We went through a rigorous workshop process and ended up with a mark that perfectly captured the duality we were aiming for: tough, but never cold. Feminine, but never delicate.
  • We wanted to reclaim the idea of ‘dirty’ – not as something grimy or aggressive, but as something empowered and real.
  • So, as with all our briefs, part of our ethos is to have fun with it.
  • Smackk! was inspired by my cat, Kimchi.
  • We always believe in creating brands that challenge what exists out there, not just visually but strategically.
  • We’ve had such awesome feedback. Many people have said that they wish they could have bought this.

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