Kinetic Typography
It was around 2012 when I first discovered kinetic typography, and it quickly became a source of fascination for me. I remember seeing it for the first time and thinking, “I want to do that.” From that moment on, I dove headfirst into learning and experimenting with motion graphics. It was my gateway into the world of design and animation, and it sparked a passion that continues to influence my work today.
As someone with a uniquely wired creative mind, I have a tendency to immerse myself completely in a project, exploring every angle with intense focus. Occasionally, a new idea or challenge will capture my attention, leading me to shift gears. Some of these projects might seem abandoned during these moments of exploration, but thanks to my meticulously organised folder structures, they’re never truly left behind. This allows me to return to them months—or even years—later with fresh perspectives, ready to pick up exactly where I left off. It’s all part of a dynamic creative process that continues to evolve.
Stephen Fry ‘on god’ interview
In 2015, an interview featuring Stephen Fry sharing his views on theism and God went viral. Something about it struck a chord with me, inspiring me to create another kinetic typography piece. I had a few ideas in mind for this project – I wanted to clearly distinguish the interviewer's parts from Stephen's responses. Similar to my work on Same Love, I aimed to make some of the words an integral part of the narrative.
Kids music video
This project is a work in progress – though ‘current’ might be a stretch, as I began it over a year ago and have been revisiting it periodically ever since. It’s a kinetic typography video inspired by the song Kids (Prelude) by the synthwave band The Midnight. The nostalgic, atmospheric sound of the track captured my imagination and served as the perfect foundation for exploring 80s-inspired visuals. I’ve always been drawn to the structured elegance of grid systems in retro design, and they play a central role in shaping the aesthetic of this video. The grids, combined with vibrant typography and smooth, dynamic transitions, aim to evoke the essence of 80s graphics while giving them a fresh, modern twist.
Same Love music video
Believe it or not, this was my very first project using Adobe After Effects, created back in the days of CS6. Drawing inspiration from various YouTube tutorials, I experimented with blending different styles of motion graphics. While the piece does have its fair share of visual imperfections, I’m still proud of it. It took me about six months of on-and-off effort to complete—even if it did mean creating a separate layer for nearly every single word (around 950, give or take)
Expressing Yourself
Ever since seeing Billy Elliot: The Musical, I’ve been drawn to the joy of the song Expressing Yourself. This one-minute sample uses bold, dynamic visuals to reflect the song’s playful and empowering spirit.
Lanyard
I created this as a small university project to explore the idea that you can create something out of the simplest things. Using a voicemail I received as inspiration, I crafted a straightforward kinetic typography piece, focusing on the power of minimalism and creative interpretation.
Lift diaries
This piece is a playful exploration of kinetic typography, based on quirky inside jokes shared with my friends through voice notes – all centred around the theme of a lift. It’s a light-hearted project that captures the humour and spontaneity of our conversations in a visually dynamic way.