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The studio in my head

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Graphic Design (print & digital)

Motion Graphics

Branding and Identity

3D Design & Animation (self-taught)

Immersive / Interactive (self-taught, exploratory)

Website

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“Logic checks the boxes. Emotion sets the boxes on fire.
Psychological architecture? That’s how you make ’em remember the smoke”