Styleframe Saturdays

What’s the most underrated tool in the motion design workflow? The Creative Brief. In today’s episode, Justin and Audrey Havey of Sword and Shield sit down with us to break down the creative process behind their launch ident: a hand-drawn, frame-by-frame battle sequence built on intention, world-building, and one very special Easter egg of a Favorite Frame™. We go deep on utilizing the creative br...

Ever wonder how top motion designers create title sequences that actually win major pitches? Or how they make their work feel truly cinematic and full of emotion instead of flat and generic? In today’s episode, Toros Kose—title designer for Blade Runner 2049 and Top Gun: Maverick —breaks down his full creative process with everything from ideation and visual referencing to color theory and composi...

If you've ever wondered whether AI will take over motion design or replace motion designers, you're not alone. Generative AI tools can transform the industry, but perhaps not as you expect. In today’s episode, we sit down with motion designer and Creative Director Billy Woodward to cut through the noise. We discuss the tools, and bigger questions around creativity, authorship, and originality, as...

Education in motion design often skips the hardest part; teaching students to ask the right questions before they ever begin a design or animation. In today’s episode, we’ll show how Gunner school is flipping that script. Season 4 kicks off with an inspiring group of Gunner school staff and students. Join host Caroline Le and guests Jeffery Lawson, Amy Sundin Unger, Yhareli Miller, Doyoung Kwon an...

➡️ Today we have a very special guest, Ben Marriott, joining us on the show! Ben is a motion designer and illustrator from Sydney, Australia, and is one of YouTube’s biggest animation educators. His entire design process is all about creating work that is intentional and impactful, something that he shares in both his courses and tutorials, and a point he makes about his Favorite Frame™ that he&#3...

➡️ Nidia Dias is a freelance Creative Director and style frame designer based in Porto, Portugal. And she’s joining us on the show today to discuss her time as a collaborator on the Microsoft 365 project with team Tendril. She dives into her style frame design process and gives us an in-depth, behind the scenes look of the beautiful new visual and motion languages behind Microsoft 365's Fluent Des...

➡️ What separates a motion designer who executes from one who truly sees? In this conversation with Brandon Parvini, we trace that depth of vision back to its roots, and explore what fine art training actually gives you that digital education alone cannot. Whether you're deep in your motion design career, searching for new motion design inspiration, or questioning whether traditional art train...

➡️ Today we’re chatting with Sean Foster, a cinematographer from Fort Worth, TX. And when it comes to his professional and personal lives, his message is clear—EVERYBODY has a story to tell—so go capture it! Not to mention, this Biggy phrase can even be felt in his Favorite Frame™ too. ➡️ Check out this episode of the podcast on Youtube as well. ➡️ Come connect with us on social: Instagram , Twitt...

➡️ Today we’re chatting with Jay Morales, a filmmaker and photographer from The Bay State! He has a passion for telling real, authentic stories that foster a deep human connection. And according to him, the secret for creating emotional depth in filmmaking is simple—love, service and trust. Three elements that can even be found in his Favorite Frame™.➡️ Check out this episode of the podcast on You...

➡️ Today we’re chatting with Matt Vojacek! Matt is the Founder of and Creative Director at Made by Things in Columbus, OH, and his team has had the opportunity to work with tons of recognizable brands over the years. He is guided by inspiration in his everyday life, both in his creative and entrepreneurial pursuits, and it it’s often these simple sources of inspiration, which create meaningful mom...

➡️ Today’s guest is illustration maven, Nuria Boj! She’s a lover of nature, nostalgia and everyday life, which is often the subject of her whimsical and vibrantly styled compositions. She’s here today to talk all about a project that is very near and dear to her heart, and why the subject matter makes this piece particularly special as well as her Favorite Frame™ 🖌️ ➡️ Check out this episode of th...

➡️ Welcome to the FIRST EVER Styleframe Saturdays roundtable discussion! Today we’re joined by James Ramirez, Juliet Park and Nocky Dinh, and together they will be breaking down the key components of a creative brief. We hope you enjoy this collaborative discussion, and the end result of our guests’ unique perspectives, approaches and teamwork.➡️ Check out this episode of the podcast on Youtube as...

➡️ Today we’re chatting with illustrator and designer Rommel Ruiz! His journey from classical theater to motion design is simply fascinating, and can even be felt in his own work today, which we explore while discussing his Favorite Frame™ 🖼️ ➡️ Check out this episode of the podcast on Youtube as well. ➡️ Come connect with us on social: Instagram , Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn . ➡️ Enjoying the...

➡️ Today we’re hosting our first special with story coach and author Lisa Cron. In addition to the many books she’s written on storytelling, Lisa also has a background in publishing, production and has also served as a story consultant for entertainment brands like Warner Brothers. Storytellers know how important it is to understand why a story resonates with its audience, but Lisa is here today t...

➡️ Today we’re chatting with Dylan Carrow of Dash to talk all about the art direction behind the studio’s 2022 World Cup piece, and how it relates to his Favorite Frame™ ⚽➡️ Check out this episode of the podcast on Youtube as well.➡️ Come connect with us on social: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.➡️ Enjoying the show? Feel free to leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.➡️ Today...

➡️ What happens when you pitch a client an idea you have absolutely no idea how to execute...and they say yes? That's exactly what happened when Matthew Encina, former Creative Director at Blind and one of The Futur's most recognized educators, pitched Coldplay an interactive music video concept in 2014. In this episode, we break down the Favorite Frame™ from that legendary project—the mos...

➡️  Today we’re chatting all things illustration with Tristan Henry-Wilson. Join us as we learn how the same storytelling principles apply to book cover illustration and styleframing when discussing his Favorite Frame™ 🖼️ ➡️ Check out this episode of the podcast on Youtube as well. ➡️ Come connect with us on social: Instagram , Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn . ➡️ Enjoying the show? Feel free to l...

➡️ Today we’re kicking off Season 2 with Jaime Justen! Tune in as we learn how she uses collage-style design to define a project's tone and mood, and how she did so with her Favorite Frame™ 🖼️ ➡️ Check out this episode of the podcast on Youtube as well. ➡️ Come connect with us on social: Instagram , Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn . ➡️ Enjoying the show? Feel free to leave us a review on Spotify a...

➡️  On today's episode and SEASON FINALE we're chatting with 3D artist and art director, Jesus Suarez. Tune in as he talks about how he bends the rules and embraces creativity when it comes to art directing and his Favorite Frame™ 🎨 ➡️ Check out this episode of the podcast on Youtube as well. ➡️ Come connect with us on social: Instagram , Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn . ➡️ Enjoying the sho...

➡️ Today we have Ordinary Folk’s art director Grace Pedersen on the show and we’re chatting all things concept development. Tune in for a deep dive into the creative process behind the studio’s Spline project as well as Grace’s Favorite Frame 🎨 ➡️ Check out this episode of the podcast on Youtube as well. ➡️ Come connect with us on social: Instagram , Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn . ➡️ Enjoying...

➡️ What up what up! Today we’re chatting with Jonathan Winbush about real-time rendering and how it has become a game changer for every step of his motion graphics pipeline, including styleframe development. Find out how he used these tools to develop his Favorite Frame 🤙 ➡️ Check out this episode of the podcast on Youtube as well. ➡️ Come connect with us on social: Instagram , Twitter , Facebook...

➡️ Today we’re chatting with Gustaf Fjelstrom about how he incorporates 3D into his production pipeline. We’ll get a glimpse into his specific workflow, and how 3D was integral when developing his Favorite Frame 🖥️ ‼️ Please note that there is some 🔊 audio interference 🔊 in the beginning and end of this episode. We’ve tried to eliminate it as much as possible, but please be careful using headpho...

➡️ Today we’re chatting with Ryan Summers about the ‘why’ behind styleframe development. We’ll also discuss how the importance of intentional designing and referencing goes hand in hand with uncovering the theme of your frames while taking a look at Ryan’s Favorite Frame. ➡️ Check out this episode of the podcast on Youtube as well. ➡️ Come connect with us on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook Link...

➡️ In today's episode we speak with Michelle Grepo and discuss everything that has shaped her career as an art director and motion designer, and how it applies to her Favorite Frame. ➡️ Check out this episode of the podcast on Youtube as well. ➡️ Come connect with us on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook LinkedIn ➡️ Enjoying the show? Feel free to leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts ....

➡️ In today's episode we speak with Amanda Russell about one of many projects that she’s led at Cream, why it continues to be top of mind for her and why it’s her Favorite Frame. ➡️ Check out this episode of the podcast on Youtube as well, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKyiCRZfoPQDLfss1QbB9Vg ➡️ Come connect with us on social: Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/styleframesat/ Twitter, https:/...