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Predi Designs has created a diverse range of 2D animation projects, utilizing multiple techniques to bring stories, branding, and educational content to life. This collection includes animations developed for medical explainers, corporate identity, educational PSAs, and narrative-driven projects. Some of these works have been featured on local television stations in Houston and have received industry recognition, including an honorable mention at the Texas Independent Film Festival.
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Software & Skills
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Animate
Adobe Flash
Adobe Flash (Macromedia Flash)
Character Animation
Concept Development
Digital Layering Techniques
Frame-by-Frame Animation
Motion Graphics
Typography
Vector Illustration
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Animate
Adobe Flash
Adobe Flash (Macromedia Flash)
Character Animation
Concept Development
Digital Layering Techniques
Frame-by-Frame Animation
Motion Graphics
Typography
Vector Illustration
Color Palette
An animated talking head, part of a narrative project, was praised for its expressive motion and lip-syncing, earning an honorable mention at the Texas Independent Film Festival in 2014.
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Various Clients (Pre-Contractor Work)
This archive showcases a variety of 2D animation projects spanning corporate branding, medical explainers, educational safety content, and independent narrative work. Each piece demonstrates different motion design techniques, from frame-by-frame animation to digital whiteboard effects and vector-based motion graphics.
Project Year
Various Years
Motion
Motion
Summary
This 2D animation archive represents a broad range of motion design work produced by Predi Designs, spanning corporate branding, medical explainers, educational PSAs, and independent animation projects. The collection highlights our ability to blend artistic creativity with technical precision, incorporating frame-by-frame animation, whiteboard-style motion graphics, and digital vector-based movement. Some projects, including our firefighter awareness campaign and electricity safety PSA, were designed for corporate and educational outreach, while others, such as our Coraline-inspired title sequence, showcased intricate hand-drawn animation techniques. A standout piece, an animated talking head from a narrative project, received an honorable mention at the Texas Independent Film Festival, further emphasizing our expertise in expressive motion and storytelling.
Project Goals & Purpose
At Predi Designs, we believe in the power of motion to enhance storytelling and communication. This archive reflects our ability to execute a variety of animation styles, from medical explainers and educational PSAs to branding animations and narrative sequences. The whiteboard-style animation for diabetes treatment used stop-motion-inspired digital techniques, bringing an engaging and organic feel to the explainer. The firefighter and corporate branding animations leveraged bold motion graphics to create high-impact visual content for digital advertising. Versatility, motion storytelling, and brand animation are all core strengths reflected in this collection.
Challenges
Projects like the medical explainer and educational PSAs required presenting complex topics in an accessible and visually engaging way. Using motion strategically to enhance clarity without overwhelming the viewer was a key design challenge.
The Coraline-inspired title sequence presented a different challenge, creating a hand-crafted feel through frame-by-frame animation while maintaining precision and polish. This required detailed background design, typography animation, and seamless transitions to uphold the film’s eerie aesthetic. Visual cohesion, information clarity, and narrative engagement were critical factors in overcoming these challenges.
Solutions
To create a cohesive animation reel, we structured the archive to flow seamlessly between different animation styles, ensuring that each project was distinct yet complementary. Careful selection and editing allowed us to present a varied yet unified portfolio of motion design work.
Client Reception
While this archive is not tied to a single client, the animations featured in this collection have been recognized for their quality and impact. The medical explainer animations were praised for their engaging motion design and were featured on local Houston television stations, further establishing Predi Designs' reputation in motion graphics.
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This animation archive showcases some of my past motion design projects, from corporate branding and medical explainers to award-winning frame-by-frame animation. While Predi Designs now specializes in branding and visual identity, this collection highlights our expertise in storytelling through motion.
Matthew Ackerman, Predi Designs
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This was a short-term project in which Predi Designs collaborated with the University of Toronto to develop a set of high-quality medical graphics depicting the sinus glands in various states, normal, swollen, and surgically corrected. These visuals were intended to serve as an educational tool for medical professionals and students. The project required extensive research and close collaboration with a team of medical experts to ensure anatomical accuracy.
