I'm Darren, a motion design
focused creative from Los Angeles.

Feel free to take a look at some of the work I've done!

Companies I have Worked With:

Throughout my internship, I got the chance to work with several big name studios, as well as numerous smaller ones.

Graphic Design

Feel free to take a look at some of my graphic design work I've done!

Motion Design

Feel free to take a look at some of my motion design work I've done!

UX / UI

Feel free to take a look at some of my UX/UI work I've done!

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About Me

Hi, I’m Darren — a Motion and Graphic Designer based in Los Angeles with experience across studio, agency, and freelance environments. I specialize in creating dynamic motion graphics and cohesive visual identities for film, digital, and social platforms.When I'm not designing, I'm either playing Elden Ring, osu!, or Minecraft. I'm quite a big fan of souls-like games, and rhythm games.

Experience

  • Motion Design

  • UX/UI

  • Production Design

  • Freelance

Toolbox

  • After Effects

  • Illustrator

  • Figma

  • Photoshop

Tusk

Skills Applied

  • Branding

  • Packaging

  • Motion Design

Objective

To create the branding for a chewable alternative to pre-workout powders, designed for consistent gym-goers who need a boost of energy.

Echoes of Color

Skills Applied

  • Branding

  • Logo Design

  • Motion Design

  • Packaging

Objective

To create a music festival based off of my interest for rhythm games, graphic and motion design, aswell as J-Pop music.

Monodramatic World Stage

Skills Applied

  • UI Design

  • Motion Design

  • Illustration

  • Sound Design

Objective

To create a complete user interface and promotional video showcasing the assets of a theater themed osu! asset pack, designed for use in a globally streamed tournament.

MWS Skin Showcase

Clicker's Choice

Skills Applied

  • Motion Design

  • Production Design

  • Typography

Objective

To create a series of motion assets for Clicker’s Choice, including player cards, placement cards doubling as transitions, as well as a thumbnail.

Space Bar

Skills Applied

  • Packaging Design

  • Brand Design

  • Graphic Design

Objective

To create a complete overhaul of a discontinued product of our choice. I chose to remix "Space Sticks" and market it toward gamers wanting to eat healthier.

Wreck it Ralph

Skills Applied

  • Motion Design

  • Storytelling

  • Typography

  • Animation

Objective

To create a short-form movie trailer highlighting the characters of Wreck-It Ralph, focusing on showcasing their personalities without revealing the plot.

IXLA Onboarding Series

Skills Applied

  • Motion Design

  • Design Consistency

  • Storyboarding

  • Branding

Objective

To design a series of onboarding videos for IntersectLA, a student-run design agency at CSUN created to communicate their agency's purpose clearly.

Check out the playlist here!

osu!Lazer Advertisement

Skills Applied

  • Motion Design

  • Rhythm/Timing

  • Storyboarding

Objective

To design a short-form 20 second advertisement for a major osu! update, showcasing new features and visual assets through engaging visuals.

Colorado Monthly

Skills Applied

  • Branding

  • Graphic Design

  • Motion Design

Objective

Collaborated with a small team to redesign Colorado Monthly, a monthly osu! tournament, integrating custom illustrations and elements of the Colorado state flag to create a refreshed, cohesive visual identity.

Spotify UI Refresh

Skills Applied

  • Visual Design

  • User Interface Design

  • Component Design

Objective

To create a refresh for the desktop version of Spotify that refines its visual identity through an updated color palette, fonts, and a new UI layout.

Reol Website Concept

Skills Applied

  • User Interface Design

  • Wireframing

  • Interaction Design

Objective

To create a website for a fictional concert using Figma that demonstrates effective layout design, visual hierarchy, and cohesive branding.