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Brian Michael Gossett updates for 2015
Designer, illustrator and director Brian Michael Gossett tops off his portfolio for 2015. Definitely worth a spin.
Richard Hogg and Mummu: Hello FutureLearners!
Charmingly sharp character animation in this spot for FutureLearn.com. I got a chuckle out of everyone featured, but really, Lynn steals the show. More about the making-of from… Read more
Papercraft and tight art direction make health care seem simple
Immaculate art direction from Lucas Zanotto humanizes health care insurance in these two spots for Health Source RI.
Gretel: mun2 Rebrand
Another fine piece of work by Gretel, this time for Mun2. When invited by the network to do their 2013 rebrand, they decided to go for a clean and simple… Read more
Iron Mountain “Backup Tapes”
Protecting back-up tapes. Not the sexiest of topics. But Sebas and Clim (Hornet) managed to bring their trademark whimsy to bear on this entertaining spot… Read more
Onward Internet!
Buck brings us a delightul tale of the internet using a variety of styles and techniques, combined with the always solid sound design by Antfood—love the old… Read more
Butter Fingers
LA based 2D animator and designer Jordan Scott just released a charming, beautifully designed short titled “Butter Fingers.” “Butter Fingers” takes us through a brief… Read more
STATE Design Creates motion 2014 Show Open
State Design’s opener for the Motion conference features a plethora of playful vignettes executed in a clean, poppy style. Credits STATE Design Creative Director: Marcel… Read more
Google Wallet
More gorgeous work from Buck, this time for Google Wallet. Impeccable faux analogue and brilliant transitions anchored by solid design make this a worthy addition… Read more
Wild & Woolly
2veinte creates what is possibly the most interesting walk cycle ever in “Wild & Woolly.” Lots of traditionally animated love went into this one. UPDATE:… Read more
IBM Phones And Food
The interplay of live action and exaggerated device interactions give this spot for IBM a shot of whimsy that separates it from the herd. (And… Read more
Pearson English: “One”
Although the script is a bit on the dry side, this explainer video from Territory kept my attention with its whimsical cel work and cheerful… Read more
Nvidia Grid VCA: “Wherever Life Takes You”
This buttery smooth explainer video for Nvidia gracefully oscillates between representational and abstract illustrations to communicate its highly technical material. Co-directed by Bureau Hardy Seiler… Read more
Canal+ Spain Rebrand
Building on the off-air visual branding system created by Erretres, Argentina-based Plenty crafted the Canal+ on-air rebrand for agency D3. Everything moves to the rhythm… Read more
Colin Hesterly: Lovaganza 2015
Director Colin Hesterly (recently added to The Academy’s roster) blends geometric illustrations with vintage textures to promote the interesting Lovaganza 2015 event coming this September.… Read more
CRCR: Lendemain de cuite
CRCR’s short and insane “Lendemain de cuite” features excellent sound design from Kouz. (The spot was created for an undisclosed client.) Submitted by Jrcanest via… Read more
Golden Wolf for Wawa
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Brikk: Livet i bokstavslandet – Radiotjänst
Admittedly, I have no clue what the VO is saying here but I absolutely love the tone of this spot. Full of excellent art direction… Read more
FEMA “Our Home”
The brilliant palette in FEMA “Our Home” is reason enough for viewing. Directed by Headless (Elastic), the PSA also features a charming mix of 2D/3D… Read more
Buck: HGTV Home “Global Spice”
Says Buck: In the second of our Sherwin Williams HGTV spots in partnership with McKinney, our inspiration goes global. Spices, slippers, masks and maps from… Read more
Jimmy Simpson: Square Street Studies
In “Square Street Studies,” designer/illustrator Jimmy Simpson distills urban life into colorful bite-sized loops. Says Simpson: I have been focusing on illustration for the last… Read more
Plasticine Rhythm
Animator, illustrator and musician Andy Martin took a series of stop-motion animations he created for Vine and used them as a launchpad for “Plasticine Rhythm.”… Read more