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    Lecture: The Brand

    Welcome to the Brand & Visual Identity Series!

    In this lecture, we’ll cover a general introduction of branding, various components of the brand development process, and different logo types. This is the first in the series of lectures.

  • Lecture: The Logo

    Welcome to the Brand & Visual Identity Series!

    In this lecture, we’ll take a more in-depth look at logo classifications, logo history, the design process, and what makes an effective logo. This is the second in the series of lectures.

  • Lecture: Type & Color

    Welcome to the Brand & Visual Identity Series!

    In this lecture, we’ll dive into the different feelings and emotions that type and color communicate. I reference some resources to assist you with typesets and color palettes. This is the third in the series of lectures.

  • Lecture: Working with Clients

    Welcome to the Brand & Visual Identity Series!

    In this lecture, we’ll cover some helpful tips when collaborating with and presenting work to clients. This is the final video in the series of lectures.

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    Demo: Magenta Cargo, Pt. 1

    Welcome to the Brand & Visual Identity Series!
    In this demo series, I'll be creating a logo for a mock client, Magenta Cargo. For this video, I want to give you some insight on how to better dissect a creative brief.

  • Demo: Magenta Cargo, Pt. 2

    Welcome to the Brand & Visual Identity Series!
    In this demo series, I'll be creating a logo for a mock client, Magenta Cargo. For this video, I want to give you some insight on how to create moodboards.

  • Demo: Magenta Cargo, Pt. 3

    Welcome to Brand & Visual Identity Series!
    In this demo series, I'll be creating a logo for a mock client, Magenta Cargo. For this video, I want to give you some insight on sketching logos and working through different ideas.

  • Demo: Magenta Cargo, Pt. 4

    Welcome to the Brand & Visual Identity Series!
    In this demo series, I'll be creating a logo for a mock client, Magenta Cargo. For this video, I want to give you some insight on my design process and rendering a logo from sketch to graphic.

  • Demo: Magenta Cargo, Pt. 5

    Welcome to the Brand & Visual Identity Series!
    In this demo series, I'll be creating a logo for a mock client, Magenta Cargo. For this video, I want to give you some insight on how to build a range of color palettes for the logo.

  • Demo: Magenta Cargo, Pt. 6

    Welcome to the Brand & Visual Identity Series!
    In this demo series, I'll be creating a logo for a mock client, Magenta Cargo. For this video, we're almost at the end! I'll be narrowing down to the final logo selection and preparing it for export.

  • Demo: Magenta Cargo, Pt. 7

    Welcome to the Brand & Visual Identity Series!
    In this demo series, I'll be creating a logo for a mock client, Magenta Cargo. For this video, we’re putting the logo into context, a crucial step for presenting your work to a client.

  • Demo: Magenta Cargo, Pt. 8

    Welcome to the Brand & Visual Identity Series!
    In this demo series, I'll be creating a logo for a mock client, Magenta Cargo. For this video, we're bringing it all together. I'll cover how to assemble a presentation slide deck.

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    • 3/2/26

    Lecture: A History of Animation (Condensed)

    Welcome to the Animation series!

    In this lecture, I'll be covering a general introduction of animation, as well as a super condensed timeline of animation history.

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    Lecture: Bringing It to Life

    Welcome to the Animation series!

    In this lecture, I'll be covering a general animation process pipeline, as well as the 12 Principles of solid animation.

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    Lecture: Techniques & Production

    Welcome to the Animation series!

    In this lecture, I'll be covering a general overview of various production techniques.

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    • 2/20/26

    Demo: Animating in Photoshop

    Welcome to the Animation Series!

    In this video, I'll be walking you through how to set up a file for animating in Photoshop. There are a range of tools for 2D animation, such as Krita, ToonBoom Harmony, Procreate, and traditional paper and pencil. Once you learn the basics, you’ll be able to work in any program.

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    Demo: Animation Plan Drawings

    Welcome to the Animation Series!

    In this video, I walkthrough the process of setting up an animation plan drawing. These are often used in production to better plan for character animation. Use this as a foundation for working on your animation projects.

  • • 2/20/26

    Demo: The Ball Bounce

    Welcome to the Animation Series!

    In this video, I'll be walking you through how to set up your stationary ball bounce animation. Be sure to watch the “Demo: Animating in Photoshop", and "Demo: Animation Plan Drawing" videos before starting this exercise.

  • • 2/20/26

    Demo: The Ball Roll

    Welcome to the Animation Series!
    In this video, I'll be walking you through how to set up your ball roll animation. Be sure to watch the “Demo: Animating in Photoshop", and "Demo: Animation Plan Drawing" videos before starting this exercise.

  • • 3/2/26

    Demo: The Pendulum

    Welcome to the Animation series!
    In this video, I'll be walking you through how to set up your pendulum animation. Be sure to watch the "Animation - Project Walkthrough", "Animating in Photoshop", and "Animation - Plan Drawing Walkthrough" videos before starting this exercise.

  • • 2/20/26

    Demo: The Tail Ball

    Welcome to the Animation Series!

    In this video, I'll be walking you through how to set up your tail ball animation. Be sure to watch the “Demo: Animating in Photoshop", and "Demo: Animation Plan Drawing" videos before starting this exercise.

  • • 3/2/26

    Demo: Walk Cycle Planning

    Welcome to the Animation series!

    In this video, I'll be walking through how to set up the plan drawings for a walk cycle animation.

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    Lecture: Experiences & Interfaces

    Welcome to the UX Series!

    In this lecture, I'll be covering a general introduction and overview of User Experience design, User Interface design, their similarities, and their differences.

  • Lecture: The Process

    Welcome to the UX series!

    In this lecture, I'll be covering a general overview of the UX design process. This process can also apply to other forms of design as well, such as graphic design and branding/visual identity design.

  • Lecture: User Personas

    Welcome to the UX series!

    In this lecture, I'll be covering a general overview of User Personas, how to build them, and their use in your UX design process.

  • Lecture: Case Studies

    Welcome to the UX series!

    In this lecture, I'll be covering a general overview of UX Case Studies, when to use them, and how to craft them.