MOTION — Kay Russell

Designer, motion maker, storyteller.

Motion Design Work

With a keen eye for detail and timing, I love to spend my days deep in After Effects and Premiere creating captivating motion pieces that truly move people.

The Power of Johnstone

When HMH helped Johnstone Supply with some rebranding work in 2021, they called on me to create an animated version of their corporate manifesto. The goal was to show the many ways that Johnstone Supply supports its customers over the phone, online, and in-store.

VIEW CASE STUDY

a thumbnail for the experience everywhere promo video. A floating laptop on a blue screen, the laptop screen says "register now". There is a rainbow-gradient curvy line coming in from the left, and a URL at the bottom of the image. — Experience Everywhere Promo | The first industry conference dedicated to improving Digital Employee Experience (DEX).

a thumbnail for the Shipping Ballet video. A top-down view of animated boats in the ocean, with seagulls and clouds passing overhead. — Shipping Ballet | A fun take on the Nutcracker for NC Ports’ 2020 digital holiday card.

a laptop floating on a blue background. the laptop screen shows a cartoon paper cut-out bus on a hill, with wifi signals above it. there are clouds and houses in the background. — Big Yellow Valentine | A video valentine for The American School Bus Council (ASBC)’s Love The Bus Month.

a thumbnail for the HMH Manifesto reel. two white men in a laboratory look at a futuristic vehicle part design. — HMH Manifesto Reel | An introduction HMH Agency’s new mission as The Transportation Transformation Agency.

Harbor of Hope | A non-profit organization providing comprehensive solutions for under-housed folks in Oregon.

A thumbnail for the Western Star 49x video series. The image shows a truck's door from above. There is a time stamp on the video that says "DOOR SLAM TEST". — Western Star: 49X | A series of teaser videos to promote Western Star’s all-new 49X model, launched in 2020.