Swiss duo Andreas Gysin and Sidi Vanetti presented their unique approach to visual communication in public space, transforming everyday objects and digital displays into mesmerizing generative patterns that redefinethe viewer experience.
Known for working strictly within the limitations of existing hardware, such as multipurpose displays, they explore endless visual permutations without altering the original layout or design. Their minimalist yet playful work uncovers hidden beauty in the constraints of everyday visual systems.
Creative duo Cabeza Patata shared their playful approach to character design and how they’ve built a vibrant, animated world from a small apartment, while tackling stereotypes with humor and care.
Formed by Katie Menzies and Abel Reverter, the studio creates bold, expressive characters seen everywhere from Barcelona murals to work for Spotify, Apple, and The New York Times. They love exploring new media like VR, textiles, workshops, and 3D printing. Their designs often start with everyday people-watching, turning ordinary moments into colorful, exaggerated characters full of charm and attitude.
Motion Design School is an online platform offering courses in motion design, animation, and visual effects, aimed at helping creatives level up their skills.
They recently announced Learn2Earn, a new Web3 experience where users can earn tokens by completing courses and engaging with the platform. These tokens can be used for premium features, buying NFTs, and connecting with clients through a new creative workforce network.
The platform is also launching Motion Art Battles in the metaverse, an NFT marketplace, and a Community DAO giving users a say in the platform’s future through decentralized governance.
John Likens shared his journey from a bold young designer in New York City to an Emmy-winning artist. He spoke about breaking into top studios, tackling fictional user interfaces, facing burnout, and rediscovering inspiration through diverse projects, including his award-winning film title designs.
A multidisciplinary artist focused on design and animation for film and TV, Likens has earned an Emmy, a SXSW Title Design Award, and a spot on Shots’ Rising Stars list. His deep love for cinema drives his striking, narrative-driven visual work.
Peter Burr, a New York-based artist, presented his abstract generative works that blend computer graphics, animation, and interactive media often exploring themes of dystopia and society.
His work sits between abstraction and figuration, with a recent focus on the idea of an endlessly evolving labyrinth. Using tools from the video game world, Burr creates immersive cinematic experiences shown at institutions like MoMA PS1 and The Barbican Centre. Formerly known as Hooliganship, he also founded Cartune Xprez, curating experimental animation events worldwide.
Animade has been crafting lively, character-driven animations since opening its London studio in 2010. Their work spans TV commercials, design systems, social campaigns, and custom illustrations.
With clients like Airbnb, Dropbox, Facebook, Fendi, Google, and Mailchimp, they’ve brought countless brand stories to life and collected a shelf full of awards in the process.
Troika’s Kevin Aratari, a 20-year veteran of the entertainment media industry, is passionate about the fast-changing media landscape and staying ahead of the curve for both the agency and its clients.
His experience spans visual effects, film and TV marketing, and brand design for major names like ESPN, HBO, UFC, Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu. At Troika, he brings a fan-first perspective, blending creativity and strategy to build engaging, meaningful brand experiences that foster loyal audiences.
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