CNN Digital
The dangers of mercury in skin whitening products explained
Animated Explainer
Skin whitening affects people across cultures. Drawing on my Jamaican background and familiarity with its impact on melanated communities, we created visuals to help viewers see themselves in the story, using a monochromatic palette to reflect the stark reality of skin lightening products.
As an art director on the project, I led the creation of a decolonized, accessible design language. We used collaged skin textures and simple hand gestures to guide viewers through facts and data. The characters were anonymous yet relatable, fostering personal connection without reinforcing stereotypes.
To deepen the impact, we used frame-by-frame animation to show data as particles. This added texture and weight while keeping the experience clear and grounded.
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Editor: Meera Senthilingam
Senior Production: Ladan Anoushfar
Art Direction: Elisa Solinas
Design and Animation: Agne Jurkenaite, Emma Beinish, Jue Gong
Additional Animation: Patrick Gallagher, Taylor Su
Sound Design: Sofia Couciero
Awards:
2023 Emmy for Outstanding Graphic Design & Art Direction
2023 Society of Publication Designers Gold Medal
As an art director on the project, I led the creation of a decolonized, accessible design language. We used collaged skin textures and simple hand gestures to guide viewers through facts and data. The characters were anonymous yet relatable, fostering personal connection without reinforcing stereotypes.
To deepen the impact, we used frame-by-frame animation to show data as particles. This added texture and weight while keeping the experience clear and grounded.
To learn more visit cnn.com
Editor: Meera Senthilingam
Senior Production: Ladan Anoushfar
Art Direction: Elisa Solinas
Design and Animation: Agne Jurkenaite, Emma Beinish, Jue Gong
Additional Animation: Patrick Gallagher, Taylor Su
Sound Design: Sofia Couciero
Awards:
2023 Emmy for Outstanding Graphic Design & Art Direction
2023 Society of Publication Designers Gold Medal
CNN Digital
Interactive
Being a queer woman in Nigeria means constantly watching your back online for abusive individuals or gangs trying to catfish, attack, or “convert” you because of your sexuality. CNN investigates this abuse, locally known as “kito.”
My role as art director on this interactive piece involved bringing the creative vision, focusing on the dangers faced by queer Nigerian women. We kept a sensitive and impactful tone through color palettes, layout and animation to highlight the tension and vulnerability of the story while engaging the audience.
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Reporters: Adie Vanessa Offiong and Ian Wafula
Commissioning Editor: Meera Senthilingam
Editor: Eliza Anyangwe
Animator: Taylor Su
Designers: David Blood and Taylor Su
Developers: David Blood and Lucas Seidenfaden
Visual Editor: David Blood
Art Director : Elisa Solinas
Audio Editor : Matt Dempsey
Photo Edito : Sarah Tilotta
Awards:
2024 Silver Lovie and People's Lovie Winner in Websites & Mobile Sites: News & Politics
CNN Opinion
Zaid's world: A 10-year-old's story of escaping Gaza
Animated Explainer
Zaid is ten. He was born and raised in Gaza, where he lived until Israeli airstrikes forced his family to flee. He still dreams of home. From sleeping in windowless rooms to losing his dog, this is his story of growing up under siege and escaping what he called the worst war he had ever seen.
We used mixed media to tell Zaid’s story through his eyes. This helped show how a child remembers war: fragmented, emotional, and layered with both fear and innocence. I worked with our designer to guide the visual tone using hand-drawn elements, textured animation, and subtle photo overlays. This gave the piece a tactile feel and helped connect viewers to the daily reality of life in Gaza.
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Executive Producer: Alexandra King
Art Direction: Elisa Solinas
Design & Animation: Agne Jurkenaite
Adt Animation: Duncan Senkumba
Awards: 2024 Online News Association: Digital Video Storytelling - Social Media
We used mixed media to tell Zaid’s story through his eyes. This helped show how a child remembers war: fragmented, emotional, and layered with both fear and innocence. I worked with our designer to guide the visual tone using hand-drawn elements, textured animation, and subtle photo overlays. This gave the piece a tactile feel and helped connect viewers to the daily reality of life in Gaza.
To learn more visit CNN.com
Executive Producer: Alexandra King
Art Direction: Elisa Solinas
Design & Animation: Agne Jurkenaite
Adt Animation: Duncan Senkumba
Awards: 2024 Online News Association: Digital Video Storytelling - Social Media
TED Conferences
TED Women 2019: Bold + Brilliant
Event Branding & Design
TEDWomen 2019 celebrated extraordinary ideas from pioneers, risk-takers, and advocates making bold and brilliant moves. The event spotlighted innovation, diversity, and dynamism, creating a joyful and thought-provoking experience.
For this project, I led art direction and designed a vibrant and empowering visual identity that captured the spirit of the event. From bold graphic patterns to dynamic animations, the design emphasized energy, creativity, and inclusivity. The branding was integrated across digital platforms, event signage, and collateral, ensuring a cohesive and engaging experience for attendees.
View more details about the conference here.
Role: Art Direction and Motion Design
Team: Mina Sabet-Bogan, Martha Estafanos, Mike Femia
Event Photography: Marla Aufmuth, Callie Giovanna
December 4-6, 2019
Palm Springs, CA
For this project, I led art direction and designed a vibrant and empowering visual identity that captured the spirit of the event. From bold graphic patterns to dynamic animations, the design emphasized energy, creativity, and inclusivity. The branding was integrated across digital platforms, event signage, and collateral, ensuring a cohesive and engaging experience for attendees.
View more details about the conference here.
Role: Art Direction and Motion Design
Team: Mina Sabet-Bogan, Martha Estafanos, Mike Femia
Event Photography: Marla Aufmuth, Callie Giovanna
December 4-6, 2019
Palm Springs, CA
TED Conferences
The Way We Work
Video Branding & Design
For this series, I contributed to design and title animation, crafting visually compelling elements that aligned with the series’ focus on innovation and adaptability. My work ensured the branding was clean, dynamic, and reflective of the series' modern workplace themes.
Watch the TED series here.
Role: Design & Title Animation
Team: Mike Femia, Maya Sariahmed, Casey Walter
Production: Format Development & Design Services
In Partnership with: Dropbox
Client: TED Conferences
Watch the TED series here.
Role: Design & Title Animation
Team: Mike Femia, Maya Sariahmed, Casey Walter
Production: Format Development & Design Services
In Partnership with: Dropbox
Client: TED Conferences