motion design
YouTuber Austin McConnell Spent 4 Years Learning 3D Animation to Revive an Obscure 1960s Superhero
YouTuber Austin McConnell’s 4-Year Journey of Self-Taught 3D Animation to Revive a Forgotten Superhero Atlas (also known as Jim Randall) is an ultra-obscure superhero born back in 1964. After making a single appearance in Daring Adventures #18, he completely vanished into obscurity. Packed with powers gifted by the Greek god Atlas and sporting a wildly…
COYOTE VS. ACME — Main on End Title Sequence by Michael Lo
COYOTE VS. ACME — An impressive main on end title sequence by Michael Lo and team Check out this seriously slick Main on End Title Sequence for the feature film Coyote vs. Acme, brought to life by designer Michael Lo alongside team members for major clients Warner Bros. and Ketchup Entertainment. The project brought together…
Inequality – An Animated Short on Economic Disparities by Gui Jorge
Inequality: A Thought-Provoking Motion Design Project by Gui Jorge The widening wealth gap leaves everyday people facing heavier financial pressure with each passing year. The tough reality? It’s a self-perpetuating cycle—unless real action is taken, things will only keep spiraling downward. That’s the hard-hitting message Gui Jorge Porto delivers through the project “Inequality.” Gui Jorge…
LOS HIJOS DE AMALTEA: 2D Feature Film Proposal by Estrella Vázquez Cabeza
“LOS HIJOS DE AMALTEA” 2D Animated Feature Pitch Proposal by Estrella Vázquez Cabeza Take a peek at this super sleek pitch deck for “LOS HIJOS DE AMALTEA,” an incredibly polished 2D animated feature concept by Estrella Vázquez Cabeza. This proposal captures the full visual development journey for a 2D feature film. Every single detail—from character…
Artifex Creatura: Joan Moreno’s Animated Upgrade Protocol
Artifex Creatura by Joan Moreno: When the Biological Nervous System Becomes High-Tech Machinery Imagine a world where biological bodies are actually hyper-sophisticated pieces of technology—could human perception be fundamentally limited by built-in hardware? That is the fascinating premise digital artist Joan Moreno explores in the animated short film, Artifex Creatura. Designed as a classified technical…
Bringing Nostalgia to Life in Olipop’s ‘Raspberry Sherbet’ Campaign
Vibrant Summer Vibes in Olipop’s ‘Raspberry Sherbet’ Campaign Inspired by nostalgic summer days chilling poolside with sweet sherbet and juicy, tangy raspberries, this promo project for Olipop’s ‘Raspberry Sherbet’ flavor delivers an absolute visual treat. The entire world in the video is built with sun-drenched, neon-hued illustrations that seamlessly mix 2D artwork with dynamic mixed-media…
M&M’S World Cup 2026 Animation Spot by Francisco Castro
M&M’S World Cup 2026: A high-energy animated spot by Francisco Castro. Check out this fun, upbeat short film crafted specifically for the M&M’S campaign gearing up for the 2026 World Cup! Animator Francisco Castro brings eye-catching motion design to life, playing around with the brand’s iconic circular shapes in a super creative way. Brought to…
Pitch Styleframes for Netflix’s “Dead Boy Detectives” Main Titles by Lusine Arakelyan
“Dead Boy Detectives” Pitch Styleframes by Lusine Arakelyan Check out these pitch styleframes crafted specifically for the main title sequence of Netflix’s “Dead Boy Detectives,” designed by the talented Lusine Arakelyan. Developed over at elastic.tv under the art direction of Creative Director Jeff Han, these key visuals set the perfect vibe and distinct visual tone…
Arqé: A Modular Motion Design Platform for Digital Brand Systems
Arqé: A Modular Motion Design Platform for Digital Brand Systems Modern brand identities demand smooth, consistent motion across every digital touchpoint. Traditional pro animation workflows can be a real headache, packed with heavy software and steep learning curves. That is where arqe.ai/ comes in, simplifying the whole process with a sleek, modular system of pre-built…
How Niu Lai Sparked a Punk Rock Revolution in 3D Animation
How Niu Lai Brought a Punk Rock Revolution to 3D Animation An ultra-low-budget 3D animated feature with clunky movements and super simple character models just became an unexpected box office sensation. Coming out of China, Niu Lai (牛来) proves that sometimes, quirky, handmade roughness has a truly magnetic charm in an era obsessed with digital…
Spider-Rose Visual Development for Love, Death & Robots by Eduardo Pena
Visual and Concept Art Design for Spider-Rose in Love, Death & Robots by Eduardo Pena The animated series Love, Death & Robots constantly delivers stunning visual storytelling with its wildly diverse art styles and cinematic depth. In this highlight, artist Eduardo Pena breaks down the complete visual and design development process for the eerie sci-fi…
NFF x Nike x Unisport: Reimagining Viking Heritage for the 2026 World Cup Kit Campaign
NFF x Nike x Unisport: Breathing Viking Heritage into Motion Design for the 2026 World Cup Campaign The Home & Away kit launch campaign for the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF), Nike, and Unisport partnership leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup features some seriously impressive motion design work from Øyedrops Studio. The entire concept…
Blind Tomorrow: Opening Concept Draft by Hiroaki Seto
Opening Concept Draft for Hiroaki Seto’s Animated Series “Blind Tomorrow” This project showcases the very first storyboards and character designs for the opening sequence of Blind Tomorrow, an animated series by Hiroaki Seto. It serves as an initial concept draft to map out the world and set the overall vibe for the entire show. Blending…
Michel Gagné Releases First Trailer for 14-Year Solo Animated Feature ‘The Saga of Rex’
Michel Gagné’s 14-Year Solo Journey Crafting the Indie 2D Feature ‘The Saga of Rex’ While so much of the industry is rushing to use AI to speed up animation pipelines, director and visual artist Michel Gagné chose a far more patient path. He spent a full 14 years hand-crafting a 60-minute 2D animated feature titled…
Paramount’s Golden Axe Animated Series Turns a 1989 Dark Fantasy Classic into a Meta Comedy
Golden Axe Makes a 2D Animated Comeback: The Dark 1989 Hack-and-Slash Classic Reimagined as a Meta Comedy Sega and Paramount+ just announced a brand-new animation adapting Golden Axe—the iconic 1989 side-scrolling dark fantasy hack-and-slash classic. Flipping the serious, gloomy vibe of the original game on its head, this fresh series takes a hilarious, self-aware comedic…
Inside Studio Ghibli: No Master Plan, Neutral on AI, and Miyazaki’s Daily Mystery
Studio Ghibli: No Long-Term Master Plan, Neutral on AI, and the Mystery of Hayao Miyazaki Unlike industry giants like Disney or Pixar with slate schedules mapped out years ahead, Studio Ghibli operates with zero concrete plans. Even years after the Oscar-winning feature The Boy and the Heron, Japan’s iconic animation powerhouse remains completely at ease…
MV Animation For “Heart and Words” by Summer
“Heart and Words” Animated MV: Expressing Emotions Through Ocean Imagery This stunning animated music video was created for singer-songwriter Summer’s (섬머) title track “Heart and Words” (<마음과 말>), featured on her 3rd EP, Dawn Comes Without Fail (새벽은 어김없이 찾아오고). Crafted by the immensely talented artist soman (소만), the visual storytelling here is absolutely captivating!…
Masters Of The Universe: A Nostalgic Title Sequence by Mat Voyce
A Nostalgic “Masters of the Universe” Title Sequence by Mat Voyce Mat Voyce just dropped an incredibly cool title sequence for “Masters of the Universe.” Inspired by watching the new movie, the project brought back a wave of fun childhood memories blended with a delightfully charming sense of humor. Initially, the plan was to incorporate…
August 12 | Turning Duong Zai’s 2D Illustrations into Motion with Mohamed Ashraf
August 12 | A Fresh Spin on 2D Artwork Some of Duong Zai’s earlier 2D illustration concepts just got transformed into vibrant motion graphics by Mohamed Ashraf, breathing a whole new life into the artwork. This project is a sweet collaboration combining 2D art by Duong Zai (Hanoi, Vietnam) with dynamic animation by Mohamed Ashraf…