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Ten years. One night. All heart. Celebrate Motion Plus Design — Nov 8 at the Grand Rex. ¡Viva la Motion!
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Feature

We Are Versus – A Love Letter to Creativity and the People Behind It

In an era obsessed with automation, Versus turned the spotlight back on people. “We Are Versus” is both film and book, transforming hundreds of anonymous messages into a collective anthem for creativity. A love letter to the community that built them, and a reminder that in the end, we are all Versus.

Carlos El Asmar • 5 hours ago

Motion Plus Design Paris 2025: 10 Years of Motion, Magic, and Mastery

Motion Plus Design celebrates its 10th anniversary on November 8, 2025, returning to Le Grand Rex, Paris with a world-class lineup honoring the art of title design. From Emmy-winning directors like Karin Fong, Patrick Clair, and Michelle Dougherty, to creative innovators like Leilanni Todd, Felix Soletic, and David Tomaszewski, this milestone edition unites the visionaries shaping the future of Motion Design.

The celebration continues into the night with the AI Evening, a special event exploring the intersection of creativity and artificial intelligence.

Staff • 2 days ago

Am I an Exceptional Creative Leader? – Part 3

A leader of the heart: Are you one of them? #3
A series of compact, heart-charged articles where executive coach Marie Reig Florensa – together with Carlos El Asmar – explore what it means to “lead from the heart.”

Marie Reig Florensa • 2 days ago
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A Decade in Motion: Kook Ewo and the Heart Behind Motion Plus Design

Ten years ago, Kook Ewo set out to give Motion Design the stage it deserved. What began as a small gathering in Paris has become a global movement connecting artists, students, and studios across continents. As Motion Plus Design celebrates its 10th anniversary at the Grand Rex, Kook reflects on a decade of growth, accessibility, and the belief that Motion Design is more than craft, it’s culture.

Carlos El Asmar • 1 week ago

Am I a Leader? Are you also one? – Part 2

A leader of the heart: Are you one of them? #2
A series of compact, heart-charged articles where executive coach Marie Reig Florensa – together with Carlos El Asmar – explore what it means to “lead from the heart.” 

Marie Reig Florensa • 2 weeks ago

Should Creative Studios Take Global Brand Projects Without a P.O.?

In the creative world, tight deadlines are the norm, but nothing complicates things more than being asked to start work on a major project without a signed purchase order. Jump in too soon, and you risk losing billable hours if the project disappears. Wait too long, and you risk missing the deadline altogether.

Staff • 4 weeks ago

Doubt as a Tool for Creative Freedom

Doubt is not a weakness-it’s a way to avoid dogmatism.
In this deeply reflective piece, Hasmik Mkhchyan explores how doubt-not confidence-is the real engine of creative freedom. Drawing on the philosophies of Milton Glaser, Socrates, Borges, and Keats, she reveals how questioning our assumptions leads not only to artistic breakthroughs, but to more open, dynamic ways of seeing the world.

Hasmik Mkhchyan • 1 month ago

A leader of the heart: Are you one of them? – Part 1

A series of compact, heart-charged articles where executive coach Marie Reig Florensa – together with Carlos El Asmar – explore what it means to “lead from the heart.” 

Marie Reig Florensa • 2 months ago

The Limits of Admiration: BOL, Device, and the OFFF Sevilla Reckoning

At Motionographer, we believe that creative work carries both the power and responsibility to shape how cultures are seen and understood. An Honest Reckoning: A Q&A with BOL offers an honest reflection on the challenges of representing cultures with sensitivity and depth.

Staff • 3 months ago
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“The World is a Dangerous Place” | Mark Phillips / Morgan & Morgan

Dishoom Glasgow | James Wignall

One Brand Expression | Maxon

DISENCHANTED | Dongbin Kim

Opening Film Short for Half Rez 2025 | OddBeast

Welcome to Wrexham Season 4 | Awesome Inc

Solériade — Keeps It Fresh! | Un Oeil Sur Tout

Maybe (Official Music Video) | The New Condition

Designing Ideas Anthem | Superestudio

Melio – Accounting is Changinging | Nua Motion

NIKE SuperRep Go3 Flyknit | NEKHODA™

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Shapes | Tsz-wing Ho

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