Animation explainer
BBC Reel
Producer: Dan John
Presenter: Amanda Ruggeri
Art Direction and Motion Design: Virginia Gilles
Producer: Dan John
Presenter: Amanda Ruggeri
Art Direction and Motion Design: Virginia Gilles
The BBC commissioned me to craft and animate two videos focusing on psychology and wellbeing. My role involved conceptualizing designs, crafting a custom font, and illustrating various elements. I incorporated archive images and a variety of elements to enhance the narrative and infuse a playful touch keyed videos
'The Upsides of being a Loner': Loneliness has been called an epidemic of the modern era. But emerging research suggests some surprising benefits of being alone - including for our creativity, mental health and even leadership skills.
Script based on a BBC Future story by Christine Ro.
'The Dangers of Perfectionism': Many of us believe perfectionism is a good thing, but researchers say it can actually contribute to many health problems.
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