MDD - Motion Graphics
This MFA Thesis project focused on social impact using information design, 3D animation and motion graphics.
Semifinalist, Adobe Design Achievement Awards 2016
![Screenshot from an MFA Thesis on Major Depressive Disorder](https://s3.cad.rit.edu/cadgallery_production/images/1799/dKjwZfRhMOVKyrxh7dfBHBCrgrEyWUYzAXQDIOS0.jpeg)
Major Depressive Disorder: What and How
Final Motion Design
![Screenshot from final motion design](https://s3.cad.rit.edu/cadgallery_production/images/uploads/faculty-s-projects/1799/11369.png)
The thesis explored how time-based design impacted the visual storytelling of data and information design related to MDD.
![Screenshot of the project's storyboard panels](https://s3.cad.rit.edu/cadgallery_production/images/uploads/faculty-s-projects/1799/11374.png)
The storyboard for the project defined the overall pacing and composition.
![Screenshot of the project's stylefames](https://s3.cad.rit.edu/cadgallery_production/images/uploads/faculty-s-projects/1799/11373.png)
The style frames expanded on the storyboards by defining the illustration style, typography, and final color choices
![Screenshot of the project's stylefames](https://s3.cad.rit.edu/cadgallery_production/images/uploads/faculty-s-projects/1799/11372.png)
The style frames expanded on the storyboards by defining the illustration style, typography, and final color choices
![Screenshot of 3D character models and rigging](https://s3.cad.rit.edu/cadgallery_production/images/uploads/faculty-s-projects/1799/11371.png)
3D character rigging was completed using Maxon Cinema 4D