Recognition:
Bandai x Gunpla Motion Campaign
Graphis, New Talent Awards 2023 / GoldADC Young Ones 2023 / 2 Gold CubesPRINT Awards 2023, Student / First Place
Mirage
Filmmakers Connect Awards 2024, Best Animation
New York Film Awards 2024, Best Picture
New York Film Awards 2024, Best Animation
Monza Film Fest 2024, Best Animation
PRINT Awards 2024, Motion Graphics & Video
ADC Young Ones 2024, Gold Cube
ADC Young Ones 2024, Merit
Dumbo Film Festival 2024, Semi-Finalist
Absurd Film Festival 2024, Best Micro Short
Fantasy/Sci-Fi Film Festival 2024, Best Micro Short
Festigious Los Angeles 2024, Best Animation
Los Angeles Film Awards 2024, Best Sci-Fi
The Cine Saga Review
Reale Film Festival 2024, Best Micro Short
Top Shorts, Best Animation
Film Critical Space Review
MovieFest UK Review
Short Films Matter Review
Behance Feature - 3D Motion, After Effects
ArtCenter Student Gallery
3D Animation:
Mirage
Bandai x Gunpla Motion Campaign
EMO.
Humanity’s Next Step
Style Frames:
Taibo’s Counterattack
Master Chef?!
Memento
No Country for Old Men
Switched at Birth
Brand Identity:
Casio Rebrand
Joby Aviation Rebrand
ArtCenter College of Design Provost’s List
Education:
ArtCenter College of Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
Experience:
Imaginary Forces
Los Angeles, CA
Motion Design Intern
Big House Studio
Los Angeles, CA
Freelance Motion Designer
Midnight Sherpa
Los Angeles, CA
Motion Design Intern
ArtCenter College of Design
Pasadena, CA
Teaching Assistant
The words of a Chinese proverb, "After bitterness comes sweetness," echo in my mind whenever I face a challenge. It's where my thoughts focus when things get tough. During my journey in bodybuilding, these words helped me to gain the valuable lessons of dedication, self-discipline, determination, and courage to push far beyond my comfort zone. Much like my pursuit of physical strength, I approach design with a quest to identify weaknesses and refine them to perfection, honing a keen eye for the hidden details that I can enhance and bring to light. I anticipate and embrace challenges because the bitterness of struggle will eventually give way to the sweet taste of success, echoing the timeless wisdom encapsulated in "苦尽甘来."
I am Michael Wang, a graphic designer based in California with an emphasis in motion graphic design.
Apart from design, I am also passionate about bodybuilding, which has greatly shaped my life, complementing others in unexpected ways. My commitment to bodybuilding has taught me valuable lessons in self-discipline, determination, and pushing beyond my comfort zone, skills that I have been able to apply in my design work. In addition, the constant challenge and growth that comes with bodybuilding have honed my eye for detail and sharpened my ability to think outside the box, making me a more creative and innovative designer. I also had the opportunity to showcase my passion for bodybuilding in a competition back in 2020. It was a true test of my hard work and determination.
Recognition
Departmental Scholarship
[09.2019-now]
ArtCenter College of Design
PROVOST’S LIST
[2019-now]
ArtCenter College of Design
GPA of 3.80 or higher.
ArtCenter Student Gallery
[2021-2023]
Humanity’s Next Step
Joby Aviation Identity System
Switched at Birth Title Sequence
EMO.
No Country for Old Men Title Sequence
Memento Title Sequence
Bandai x Gunpla Motion Campaign
Master Chef?!
Casio Identity System
experience
Motion Design Intern
[05.2022-08.2022]
Midnight Sherpa
Freelance Motion Designer
[10.2022-12.2022]
Big House Studio
skill
Proficient in
Cinema 4D
Octane Render
After Effects
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Lightroom Classic
XD
Keynote
Familiar with
Redshift Render
DSLR Photography
Figma
Letterpress
LANGUAGES
Native in Mandarin
Fluent in English
I'm Michael Wang, a motion graphics designer driven by my passion for creating beauty and impact in the world. I have always been fascinated by design and its ability to bring the intangible to life and inspire change. Growing up, I was known to be one of the most distracted students in class, but my attention was drawn like a magnet when it came to designing. I am obsessed with detail and strive to make every aspect of my designs the best they can be. At the same time, I love pushing boundaries and experimenting with innovative designs. My ultimate goal is to create designs that look stunning and serve a purpose and make a difference in the world. I am committed to shaping a beautiful and functional future. Together, we can use design to create a brighter tomorrow.
education
ArtCenter College of Design
[09.2019-now]
Graphic Design major with an emphasis in motion design.
© 2024 michael wang
