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Bio
Hi there, I’m Elizabeth, an Art Director/Creative Director and Motion Design Educator originally from South Africa. A creative chameleon who loves exploring new design landscapes, from motion graphics to various side projects. Teaching is at the heart of what I do, and I’m always excited to share what I’ve learned.
In addition to freelancing for studios, I co-run a software and technology business with my husband, called Martian & Sons , where we develop innovative tools to simplify modern life.
Through Martian and Sons we created the Friends of Motion where we share tutorials, templates, and learning resources. Mixing classic design know-how with powerful AI tools - like our custom MoodBuilder for MidJourney — to help ideas take shape fast
For fun, I also run an e-commerce site called Friends of Print , selling analog goods, including home items, apparel, and stationery.
Currently, I’m living in Portugal. As a South African and US citizen, I work with clients from all over the world.
Awards
2025: SPORTS EMMY®AWARD NOMINATION
Outstanding Graphic Design - "The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad"
In association with Imaginary Forces
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2023: CLIO SILVER AWARDS
Outstanding Main Title Design -"Candy"
In association with Imaginary Forces
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2023: ADC ONE CLUB Silver Cube
Outstanding Main Title Design -"Candy"
In association with Imaginary Forces
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2022 : EMMY®AWARD NOMINATION
Outstanding Main Title Design -"Candy"
In association with Imaginary Forces
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2019: SXSW FILM FESTIVAL WINNER
Jury Recognition Winner for "Darkest Minds"
Excellence in Title Design
Excellence in Title Design
In association with Imaginary Forces
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2015: EMMY®AWARD WINNER
NEWS DOCUMENTARY EMMY AWARD
“OUTSTANDING GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ART DIRECTION”
“OUTSTANDING GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ART DIRECTION”
In association with Big Machine
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2013: PROMAX GOLD BDA
Interstitial/ Promo-tainment/Program Wraps Campaign” KCET
In association with Big Machine
Talks
2024 Guest Professor - University of Wisconsin RF
2023 AIGA Minnesota Design Camp®
2022 The Creative Insider Podcast
2019 DMALA Los Angeles
Specialties
Branding and Strategy, Information Design, Animation, UI/UX. Broadcast Design, Channel Re-branding, Show Packaging, Title Sequences, Motion graphics, Event Graphics.
Brands/ Studios
Brands: Apple TV, Amazon (Prime Video, MGM+) , BBC, Disney (Hulu, Marvel, ABC, Paramount +, Fox) , Google, Motorola, Microsoft, Gensler, HBO, Universal Studios, TSMC - to name a few …
Production Studios: Imaginary Forces, Buck, Big Machine, Digital Kitchen, Roger, Siblings Rivalry, MoCean LA, Versus, Troika ...to name a few