AIGA Detroit

IXD2 Motion Graphics

Date(s):
2023
Medium:
Digital (Social Media)

In September 2023, I joined the AIGA Detroit board as Director at Large (Previously Community Engagement Director and Membership & Motion Graphics Chair).

Being one of the subject matter experts in motion graphics and animation on the board, I was asked by chapter president Carlos Estrada to create a promotional motion graphic for IXD2, an annual interaction design conference.

Taking design cues from IDX2’s brand identity (provided by UX Designer/AIGA Detroit UX Community Advisor/IXD2 panelist Jon Yablonski), I created this promotional loop to the tune of (the opening minute of) “Shut Down” by LFO.

Initially, it was to “Raxmus” by the Black Dog.

2024 Student Design Review Motion Graphics

Date(s):
2024
Medium:
Digital (Social Media)

Another year, another event: AIGA Detroit presented the annual student portfolio review at the Apple Developer Academy in Downtown Detroit. 

As the resident mograph designer on the board, I was tasked (once again) by chapter president Carlos Estrada to create a motion graphic for social media, referencing the established event branding.

The logo’s amoeba-like form inspired me to make it move like a microorganism and toy around with outlines (specifically with the opening typography). I mixed the motion graphic to the opening beat of “Raxmus” by the Black Dog.

Zoom Chats

Date(s):
2020
Medium:
Digital (Social Media)

From the middle of April to the end of June 2020, AIGA Detroit hosted a series of Zoom Chats with numerous designers and studios from all over the world, featuring the likes of Aaron Draplin, Skidmore Studio, Beetroot, and Communal, among many others.

I volunteered to help create Instagram carousel graphics to promote the then-upcoming talks under the established visual direction, with a little leeway for motion enhancements wherever possible (In retrospect, I should’ve done more motion graphics.)

Week 9: Beetroot

Week 10: Communal

Week 11: Synecdoche Design Studio