F/TS verification methodology
Evidence before
exposure.
F/TS is a curated directory. A verified label means we checked the studio identity, public work, capability claims, and contact route—it is not a guarantee of a future project outcome.
Public work review
We check whether the current portfolio shows complete, commercially ready work and makes the studio’s contribution understandable.
Capability check
We compare the claimed specialisms with published projects, service information, team structure, and delivery evidence.
Contact and ownership
We confirm the official website, portfolio destinations, operating identity, and a reliable route for serious project inquiries.
Profile maintenance
Profiles show their last review date. Material changes, inactive contact routes, or unsupported claims can trigger an update or removal.
What the labels mean
Clear provenance for every signal.
Verified profile
Identity, official destinations, current portfolio, and the profile’s main capability claims were reviewed by F/TS.
Studio-reported proof
Figures, awards, and performance claims originate in the studio’s current public materials and are labelled accordingly.
Live F/TS analytics
Profile views and destination clicks are measured by F/TS after the listing launches and kept separate from studio claims.
Availability
A current inquiry signal, not a promise that the studio will accept every scope, schedule, or budget.
Ranking and promotion stay separate.
A studio cannot buy the verified label or a stronger organic fit. If F/TS introduces Featured or Sponsor placement, it will be visibly marked and will not rewrite capability evidence, buyer filters, or verification status.