Business Details
We are Visual Language, a combined writing and graphic design practice founded by Ellen M. Shapiro. Our dual expertise allows us to create narrativedriven visual solutions for books, branding, and legal matters. We have authored and illustrated a historically based novel for young readers, The Secret Buttons, which addresses immigration and resistance during the Holocaust. Our graphic design work spans nonprofit and corporate clients across a wide range of industries, delivering logos, marketing collateral, and digital layouts. We serve as an expert witness in trademark and copyright cases, providing clear testimony that simplifies complex intellectualproperty issues. We develop educational materials such as Hebrew reading guides and curriculum resources that support teachers and students.
Our illustrations are crafted by awardwinning artist Caterina Baldi, ensuring highquality visual storytelling. We maintain professional standards by adhering to industry best practices and transparent communication with every client. We prioritize client satisfaction by delivering projects on schedule and aligning outcomes with strategic goals. Our experience is reflected in numerous positive reviews from literary magazines, design publications, and media interviews. We remain committed to producing work that informs, inspires, and protects the creative rights of our audience.
Our illustrations are crafted by awardwinning artist Caterina Baldi, ensuring highquality visual storytelling. We maintain professional standards by adhering to industry best practices and transparent communication with every client. We prioritize client satisfaction by delivering projects on schedule and aligning outcomes with strategic goals. Our experience is reflected in numerous positive reviews from literary magazines, design publications, and media interviews. We remain committed to producing work that informs, inspires, and protects the creative rights of our audience.
Highlights and features
- We published a historically acclaimed novel reviewed by major outlets.
- Our graphic design portfolio includes nonprofit and corporate projects nationwide.
- We serve as expert witness in trademark and copyright cases.
- Our illustrations are created by awardwinning artist Caterina Baldi.
- We provide Hebrew reading guides for school curricula.
Services
The Secret Buttons
The Secret Buttons is a historically based novel for middlegrade readers that explores immigration and resistance during the Holocaust. It targets educators, parents, and young readers seeking authentic stories of courage. The book offers richly illustrated narrative that fosters empathy and critical discussion in classroom and home settings.
Graphic Design
Visual Language provides professional graphic design solutions for nonprofits and corporations across diverse industries. We translate brand identities into compelling visual assets, including logos, marketing collateral, and digital layouts. Clients benefit from strategic design that enhances audience engagement and supports measurable business objectives.
Expert Witness
Leveraging extensive experience in intellectual property law, we serve as expert witnesses in trademark and copyright litigation. Our testimony clarifies complex design and authorship issues for judges and juries. This service helps clients achieve favorable rulings and protect their creative assets.
