What is motion design? Join an evening of insight from those in the know

Are you considering becoming a motion designer? Whether it’s an ad, film or interactive website you’ve seen recently, motion design very likely played a big part in bringing it to life. But what exactly do motion designers do, and how do you get started in this field? Our next What is...? event is here to break it down, giving you the inside scoop from industry pros who’ve been there and done it.

Join us online on Thursday April 23, from 9am-11.30am PDT / 12pm-2.30pm EDT as our expert panel unpacks what it means to be a motion designer. They'll share practical tips, honest insights and first-hand experiences to help you understand what motion design is really all about. They’ll discuss:

After the discussion, you’ll have the chance to ask your own questions in a live Q&A.

Event details

When?
Thursday April 23

What time?
US and Canada: 9am to 11.30am PDT (12pm–2.30pm EDT)

Where?
Online

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We welcome early career creatives from the US and internationally. If you're in the UK, please register through the UK event page so we can make sure you have the right link and everything you need to join us.

Who will be there?

This event will be hosted by the brilliant Zoe Thompson, freelance zine-maker and facilitator. Zoe will be joined by a stellar line-up of industry professionals, including motion designers from our company partners. Check out the full line-up below:

Zoe Thompson
Zoe, our host, is a London-based zine-maker, facilitator and event host, bringing the joy of zine-making to brands and people through workshops and editorial design. She champions the power of zine culture as a radical tool of expression and designs workshops centered around embodied play, facilitating warm, joyful and accessible spaces for collective making. Zoe is also the founder of sweet-thang zine, a community platform publishing work by Black creatives worldwide.

Dan Ioannou
Dan is a creative lead and motion designer at Human After All who builds visual stories through a mix of illustration, brand, and video. Dan mostly focuses on turning rough ideas into intentional work, usually fueled by "a lot of overthinking and a bit of instinct."

Jade Kuzak
Jade Kuzak is a motion designer exploring how design systems merge visual identity and movement. At BUCK New York, her concept-driven and iterative approach shapes branding and motion work, while her personal practice grows through curiosity, research, and experimentation.

Tom Allen
Tom Allen is co-founder and creative director at Buff Motion, a motion-first creative studio recognized for its brand-led, strategic motion that enhances brand experience. Buff is committed to meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, with an approach rooted in care for its people, processes and craft.

Shirley Wang
Shirley is a freelance motion and graphic designer based in London. With a conceptual approach, she specializes in motion graphics, graphic design, and art direction. She is currently freelancing with Apple Music and was previously at Pentagram, Koto, and at brands such as Clinique, McLaren Racing (F1), and Nothing.

Roger Young Jr
Roger Young Jr. is a Manhattan-based motion director at Huge Inc. with 17 years of experience in motion design. He blends animation, illustration, and visual storytelling for global brands including Google, Apple, and Crunchyroll. His work spans motion graphics, creative direction, and digital design across campaigns, products, and brand experiences.

What is “What is...?”

Starting out in the creative industry can feel overwhelming – there are so many different roles out there, and it’s not always clear where you might fit in. That’s where our What is...? series comes in.

These events shine a light on different creative careers, offering direct insights from professionals who share their experiences and advice.

Our What is...? events are for anyone at the start of their creative journey – whether you’re still studying, a recent graduate, self-taught or switching careers.

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