https://elisasolinas.com Elisa Solinas - Art Direction & Motion Design Wed, 27 May 2026 02:30:48 +0000 https://elisasolinas.com en https://elisasolinas.com/Homepage Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:52:47 +0000 Elisa Solinas - Art Direction & Motion Design https://elisasolinas.com/Homepage Art Director leading visuals for CNN: motion design, visual systems, and editorial storytelling across digital, social and interactive platforms. Resume EmailVSCO https://elisasolinas.com/CNN-Multi-Platform-Video-Systems Thu, 02 Nov 2023 03:24:30 +0000 Elisa Solinas - Art Direction & Motion Design https://elisasolinas.com/CNN-Multi-Platform-Video-Systems CNN Digital CNN Multi-Platform Video System Branding &amp; Design <img width="282" height="502" width_o="282" height_o="502" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1ad795a56b2122b5e54d1a43e41c92a3e0db78d9d99f46e98715584a1fb79d7c/Adobe-Express---SnapTik.Cx_1770587594.gif" data-mid="244607903" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/282/i/1ad795a56b2122b5e54d1a43e41c92a3e0db78d9d99f46e98715584a1fb79d7c/Adobe-Express---SnapTik.Cx_1770587594.gif" /> <img width="330" height="586" width_o="330" height_o="586" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5bf3d1e2cbe1a0b52ea2abc8607aa84146b247baf74b5f41afad539008cb1542/Adobe-Express---SnapTik.Cx_1770588132-1.gif" data-mid="244607901" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/330/i/5bf3d1e2cbe1a0b52ea2abc8607aa84146b247baf74b5f41afad539008cb1542/Adobe-Express---SnapTik.Cx_1770588132-1.gif" /> <img width="224" height="398" width_o="224" height_o="398" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/94937af6d76a1cc238b3f0e4cda440114d3ab5abb63cddeda366c151900ef948/SnapTik.Cx_1770588628-1.gif" data-mid="244609227" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/224/i/94937af6d76a1cc238b3f0e4cda440114d3ab5abb63cddeda366c151900ef948/SnapTik.Cx_1770588628-1.gif" /> <img width="720" height="1280" width_o="720" height_o="1280" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2c3c5babf68aca0a4296641e02d3c7d49a52e746de34ccda42bfc4f68a21fd01/Kim2.gif" data-mid="244608314" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/720/i/2c3c5babf68aca0a4296641e02d3c7d49a52e746de34ccda42bfc4f68a21fd01/Kim2.gif" /> Short-Form Vertical System Template framework for fast-turn social video across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts. <img width="3815" height="3704" width_o="3815" height_o="3704" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5212477d33eb83b7d5e0fd79366dd78795a587a05fb572675febc908b61b2b09/components.png" data-mid="244608022" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5212477d33eb83b7d5e0fd79366dd78795a587a05fb572675febc908b61b2b09/components.png" /> <img width="3815" height="3704" width_o="3815" height_o="3704" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/af1bc8ca3871b42ed754dd3649716aca1012d45a89f5558fa9e10e83fbf2b673/components2-copy.png" data-mid="244608186" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/af1bc8ca3871b42ed754dd3649716aca1012d45a89f5558fa9e10e83fbf2b673/components2-copy.png" /> Multi-Platform Video Branding&nbsp; Screen elements and reusable templates used daily by video production teams to support breaking news, explainers and editorial videos across CNN’s digital, social, streaming and in-app platforms. <img width="638" height="358" width_o="638" height_o="358" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bae179f9fb25e272aab2aa5a0a55f3b7db5fb548dc603e3962564a1a8d492766/bulleit-points-1.gif" data-mid="244607438" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/638/i/bae179f9fb25e272aab2aa5a0a55f3b7db5fb548dc603e3962564a1a8d492766/bulleit-points-1.gif" /> <img width="762" height="428" width_o="762" height_o="428" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/736b3eacab2c76cd761d61426b88886d79cc0b7360d3ad5cfc19d02ca8daedcb/Audio-1.gif" data-mid="244607346" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/762/i/736b3eacab2c76cd761d61426b88886d79cc0b7360d3ad5cfc19d02ca8daedcb/Audio-1.gif" /> &nbsp; <img width="816" height="458" width_o="816" height_o="458" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/04b7cc42398cd2aa77ff0b2b9607aae7779c4875d8a108ae646f125eaa2fb00f/disturbing-images-1.gif" data-mid="244607518" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/816/i/04b7cc42398cd2aa77ff0b2b9607aae7779c4875d8a108ae646f125eaa2fb00f/disturbing-images-1.gif" /> <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8ab1b93e67505a2db07f8c6065c19ea9f063e2ddbb74b1f0f51678ebdf75c2e2/CNN-Motion-Reel.gif" data-mid="244607519" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8ab1b93e67505a2db07f8c6065c19ea9f063e2ddbb74b1f0f51678ebdf75c2e2/CNN-Motion-Reel.gif" /> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <img width="864" height="486" width_o="864" height_o="486" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/55faeec42418e1752c01e4a887a5d5c01071e2dc0f5c416c749bbcb420f73f37/framed-footage1.gif" data-mid="244607572" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/864/i/55faeec42418e1752c01e4a887a5d5c01071e2dc0f5c416c749bbcb420f73f37/framed-footage1.gif" /> <img width="840" height="472" width_o="840" height_o="472" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/25c8ba13f2e40319b541c39b9312ee91f8ceac08e8a0ca61dceba4c698e42995/big-number1.gif" data-mid="244607571" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/840/i/25c8ba13f2e40319b541c39b9312ee91f8ceac08e8a0ca61dceba4c698e42995/big-number1.gif" /> Led the art direction and design of a scalable visual system for CNN’s digital platforms, built for use across social, on-air video, streaming and in-app experiences. Managed cross-functional design work with editorial, product, video, social, marketing and production teams. The system was designed to keep CNN video consistent across horizontal and vertical formats, while still allowing producers to move quickly on breaking news, daily explainers and social stories. All templates were created and maintained in After Effects, enabling 350+ video producers to create 5,000+ videos and stories on quick turnarounds globally, across English and multilingual teams (Spanish and Arabic). CNN on TikTok,&nbsp;Instagram,&nbsp; YouTube Shorts Vertical Video Samples: Milan Protests &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Pakistan Suicide AI Advancing Kim Kardashian Art direction &amp; brand design lead: Elisa Solinas Motion Designer: Agne Jurkenaite, Taylor Su, Patrick Gallagher https://elisasolinas.com/CNN-Motion Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:22:11 +0000 Elisa Solinas - Art Direction & Motion Design https://elisasolinas.com/CNN-Motion CNN Digital CNN Motion Motion Branding <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5849e4908b50df2f18679f75198677b1bb56bc5fa9a0147d63af9f02c7874577/CNNMotion_Logo.gif" data-mid="240762449" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5849e4908b50df2f18679f75198677b1bb56bc5fa9a0147d63af9f02c7874577/CNNMotion_Logo.gif" /> <img width="1536" height="856" width_o="1536" height_o="856" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b2fed8a2b3920ceab14be499535b3ab9c8bb280cde1f4e8424361566eb81db6f/Motion.png" data-mid="244609493" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b2fed8a2b3920ceab14be499535b3ab9c8bb280cde1f4e8424361566eb81db6f/Motion.png" /> <img width="692" height="390" width_o="692" height_o="390" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b70082279547a363813ceb6f548da3507dc75d94a35da408854377acfca92a2d/Adobe-Express---CNNMotion_Logo2_1920x1080_white.gif" data-mid="240798441" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/692/i/b70082279547a363813ceb6f548da3507dc75d94a35da408854377acfca92a2d/Adobe-Express---CNNMotion_Logo2_1920x1080_white.gif" /> Motion reel of work I currently lead as Art Director for CNN Motion, alongside a multi-talented, international team of designers. CNN’s internal motion graphics team developed an updated identity for CNN Motion to support a wide range of stories across digital platforms. We chose Poleno for the logo, using a modified "O" as it offered the a bold and flexible vibe. The refresh gave CNN Motion a clearer presence inside CNN Digital, which has supported our work within our department and across cross-functional teams. Visit our CNN Motion site on cnn.com Projects listed: 00:02-00:04 &nbsp;Extreme Heat 00:04-00:07 &nbsp;Skin Whitening Creams00:09-00:12&nbsp; Nigeria: Kito 00:13-00:17 &nbsp;Beyond the Binary00:18-00:20 &nbsp;Pelicot Case 00:21-00:23 &nbsp;Beyond the Binary 00:23-00:25 &nbsp;QAnon Letter 00:26-00:28 &nbsp;Air Pollution00:29-00:31 &nbsp;Heartbreak and the brain00:32-00:34 &nbsp;QAnon Letter 00:35-00:37 &nbsp;Tipping Interactive Quiz 00:38-00:40 &nbsp;Skin Whitening Interactive 00:40-00:41 &nbsp;Women are tired 00:44-00:46 &nbsp;Fitness Interactive Quiz 00:46-00:49 &nbsp;Good news generator 00:49-00:51 &nbsp;Russian casualties 00:52-00:54&nbsp; PTSD Soldier 00:55-00:57 &nbsp;The Hippie Trail00:57-00:59 &nbsp;Skin Whitening Creams 01:00-01:02 &nbsp;Chance Encounters 01:03-01:06 &nbsp;Rewiring the brain https://elisasolinas.com/TED-Women-2019-Bold-Brilliant Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:15:10 +0000 Elisa Solinas - Art Direction & Motion Design https://elisasolinas.com/TED-Women-2019-Bold-Brilliant &nbsp; TED Conferences TED Women 2019: Bold + Brilliant Event Branding &amp; Design <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a8e0218469efdf9a05029c0b4fcc98e106b0583adb593fddfa8a20ba421f84d2/bb.jpg" data-mid="195622879" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a8e0218469efdf9a05029c0b4fcc98e106b0583adb593fddfa8a20ba421f84d2/bb.jpg" /><img width="1557" height="779" width_o="1557" height_o="779" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4cad4fb350bf2a2a56ad279d561c4e269f8772bf9146ffbb038f4b278457dd03/TW19_design-mock-ups_.png" data-mid="244610210" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4cad4fb350bf2a2a56ad279d561c4e269f8772bf9146ffbb038f4b278457dd03/TW19_design-mock-ups_.png" /> Event Guide &amp; Printed MaterialsPrograms, schedules, wayfinding and on-site collateral built from a single modular system to stay consistent while adapting to different formats and use cases. <img width="1833" height="1076" width_o="1833" height_o="1076" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/472323844091759636b0f6ca775fb4856ae697c842bc931c8c687870091682e5/Foil_Stamping23_1842x1076.png" data-mid="244611821" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/472323844091759636b0f6ca775fb4856ae697c842bc931c8c687870091682e5/Foil_Stamping23_1842x1076.png" />Foil stamping by Paperchase Press <img width="1557" height="779" width_o="1557" height_o="779" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6ef3e98344fb1bbd7e10623a13ddc0874b94c7658d6e7e5452846c3b648e44b5/TW19_design_digital_mock-ups.png" data-mid="244610184" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6ef3e98344fb1bbd7e10623a13ddc0874b94c7658d6e7e5452846c3b648e44b5/TW19_design_digital_mock-ups.png" /> <img width="1200" height="1200" width_o="1200" height_o="1200" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/53f280f8f513a0d4ca37b16b5ebaeb8e1bec4f67b0dfb0f7af8b2c43e926d56b/EGxeeCwWwAAf_v0.jpg" data-mid="195583543" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/53f280f8f513a0d4ca37b16b5ebaeb8e1bec4f67b0dfb0f7af8b2c43e926d56b/EGxeeCwWwAAf_v0.jpg" /> <img width="800" height="800" width_o="800" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5e6e010ca2d2e4c01e94becd82d3fe1bb3d17519857a136b37a98b4557ef2c24/1571320962441.jpg" data-mid="244613467" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/800/i/5e6e010ca2d2e4c01e94becd82d3fe1bb3d17519857a136b37a98b4557ef2c24/1571320962441.jpg" /> <img width="1080" height="1080" width_o="1080" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b39ebafd451476a97bf3616df44fff469712c987663a4741bb5782982a24d74f/75624239_451094248885508_4580396715942760294_n.jpg" data-mid="195583544" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b39ebafd451476a97bf3616df44fff469712c987663a4741bb5782982a24d74f/75624239_451094248885508_4580396715942760294_n.jpg" /> Speaker &amp; Artist PromotionsThe modular visual designs extended to speaker and featured artist promotions, including printed assets and digital placements. Each piece balanced individuality with consistency, allowing speakers to stand out while clearly belonging to the TED Women identity. <img width="1536" height="615" width_o="1536" height_o="615" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f387843af958ece71a5fbca810e5926fc36beb9649b8696ba5cae788722bf8ac/TED-Women-modular-design-system.png" data-mid="244609784" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f387843af958ece71a5fbca810e5926fc36beb9649b8696ba5cae788722bf8ac/TED-Women-modular-design-system.png" /> <img width="1536" height="615" width_o="1536" height_o="615" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/beca3e94c7bad29baeb3a2ba6bb3d572866e00f2516df9c8675152eb8e89cc5a/TED-Women-modular-design-system_2.png" data-mid="244609785" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/beca3e94c7bad29baeb3a2ba6bb3d572866e00f2516df9c8675152eb8e89cc5a/TED-Women-modular-design-system_2.png" /> Modular Identity SystemThe visual identity was built as a modular system rooted in a flexible gradient language. Shapes, color transitions and type could be recomposed across physical and digital touchpoints without losing cohesion. This allowed the brand to scale quickly while staying expressive. <img width="1920" height="1280" width_o="1920" height_o="1280" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a19d3026d54086a4c2c3968fa394c908c07ac4ef5a18c4273352ed2451a1fff2/49175679177_8539b0d488_o.jpg" data-mid="244610192" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a19d3026d54086a4c2c3968fa394c908c07ac4ef5a18c4273352ed2451a1fff2/49175679177_8539b0d488_o.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="1280" width_o="1920" height_o="1280" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9a3212291455c43f112d9041b59a8a1015a22f266110dd20db675c05ee55146d/49175682247_5751e8df19_o.jpg" data-mid="244610195" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9a3212291455c43f112d9041b59a8a1015a22f266110dd20db675c05ee55146d/49175682247_5751e8df19_o.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="1280" width_o="1920" height_o="1280" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fa9751fa5a0dfcf06216a5a5f40c6c2fc03ebbd3f93b1607483970c15180c917/49170601768_bd3e261c07_o.jpg" data-mid="244610189" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fa9751fa5a0dfcf06216a5a5f40c6c2fc03ebbd3f93b1607483970c15180c917/49170601768_bd3e261c07_o.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="1280" width_o="1920" height_o="1280" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fde4b386c20404945516be4761f86e91048077fa0e085d5083a8f757bf8b96aa/49160961166_90748abcb7_o.jpg" data-mid="195583298" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fde4b386c20404945516be4761f86e91048077fa0e085d5083a8f757bf8b96aa/49160961166_90748abcb7_o.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="1280" width_o="1920" height_o="1280" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d87682d1431e6a155fe87444974ce0d2deb43fae8537d16acfdbb4794e828e4c/49171331947_06ffa866a2_o.jpg" data-mid="195583290" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d87682d1431e6a155fe87444974ce0d2deb43fae8537d16acfdbb4794e828e4c/49171331947_06ffa866a2_o.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="1280" width_o="1920" height_o="1280" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2c10e9f00767cd7849e14f79641ef02617cd4ab03bdbd7523a82c28558641736/ted.jpg" data-mid="195614834" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2c10e9f00767cd7849e14f79641ef02617cd4ab03bdbd7523a82c28558641736/ted.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="1280" width_o="1920" height_o="1280" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e2423cddfad0a4c515abfadb312e5f06060921c83e80950bb8a74a0307e203db/49170146031_40823ea42f_o.jpg" data-mid="244610191" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e2423cddfad0a4c515abfadb312e5f06060921c83e80950bb8a74a0307e203db/49170146031_40823ea42f_o.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="1280" width_o="1920" height_o="1280" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e402bcf87468a3d01dd8fe0391c2a27395fc10fc58d6524cf63dc77f309a01ba/49166550717_bf336c6f2e_o.jpg" data-mid="195583073" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e402bcf87468a3d01dd8fe0391c2a27395fc10fc58d6524cf63dc77f309a01ba/49166550717_bf336c6f2e_o.jpg" /> Installation &amp; On-Site DesignPhysical applications, stage graphics, large-scale signage and environmental installations. The system was translated into dimensional space and applied across the venue to create a unified, immersive experience.&nbsp; *Photo credits: TED Conferences Designing for a TED event meant thinking about scale as the visual system supporting a large, multi-day conference across physical spaces, digital platforms and motion. I developed and led designs for TED Women 2019 as a modular framework built around color, gradients, typography and graphic forms, so it could function in many formats without feeling repetitive. The key visual elements and guidelines covered event signage, printed materials, digital assets and motion. The designs were produced with print and production teams, creating a unified visual experience throughout the event. View more details about the conference here Role: Art Direction, design branding &amp; production&nbsp; Team: Mike Femia,&nbsp;Maya Sariahmed, Sarah Lee, Mina Sabet-Bogan, Martha Estafanos Event Photography: Marla Aufmuth, Callie Giovanna December 4-6, 2019Palm Springs, CA https://elisasolinas.com/Mercury-in-Skin-Creams Thu, 02 May 2024 02:43:19 +0000 Elisa Solinas - Art Direction & Motion Design https://elisasolinas.com/Mercury-in-Skin-Creams CNN Digital: As Equals &nbsp;Mercury in skin whitening products explained Animated Explainer Interactive page The visual language was extended into an interactive experience, following the same style guide created for CNN’s As Equals, allowing deeper exploration of reporting and data around skin whitening.&nbsp; <img width="2412" height="1120" width_o="2412" height_o="1120" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/de34b006b23a5e8f66a8bcaab80c53be22c2ddec0bd0889616fdadc606b2dd82/Mercury-interactive.gif" data-mid="248433966" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/de34b006b23a5e8f66a8bcaab80c53be22c2ddec0bd0889616fdadc606b2dd82/Mercury-interactive.gif" /> Skin whitening affects many melanated communities worldwide. For this piece, we developed a decolonized and accessible visual approach to examine how skin-lightening products are used across Black and brown populations. A monochrome palette and collaged skin texture look and universal figure gestures led viewers through facts and data, while frame-by-frame animation visualized the toxic effects of mercury as particles. This was created in collaboration with our As Equals vertical.&nbsp; As art director, my role was to guide a visual language that felt personal, tactile and respectful without reinforcing stereotypes. This video was picked up by the World Health Organization and UN for their own educational programmes and workshops across West Africa. Check out the CNN interactive page Editor: Meera Senthilingam Senior Producer: 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 &amp; Art Direction 2023 Society of Publication Designers Gold Medal https://elisasolinas.com/Gay-women-in-Nigeria-Dangers-of-finding-love-online Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:55:41 +0000 Elisa Solinas - Art Direction & Motion Design https://elisasolinas.com/Gay-women-in-Nigeria-Dangers-of-finding-love-online CNN Digital: As Equals Gay women in Nigeria: Dangers of finding love online Interactive Storytelling&nbsp; <img width="2204" height="1102" width_o="2204" height_o="1102" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/52cd74a0f257bf5fa7aba5b3edc11977c5f2fc7a3958f3d649273bcb9585d4f4/Kito-2.gif" data-mid="248445869" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/52cd74a0f257bf5fa7aba5b3edc11977c5f2fc7a3958f3d649273bcb9585d4f4/Kito-2.gif" /> <img width="3466" height="2226" width_o="3466" height_o="2226" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/16ead53b6c3d674b5421de4abc0d44e9ae791c55569741e5d57809a535b7795d/Screenshot-2025-10-08-at-4.41.11PM-copy.jpg" data-mid="239168134" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/16ead53b6c3d674b5421de4abc0d44e9ae791c55569741e5d57809a535b7795d/Screenshot-2025-10-08-at-4.41.11PM-copy.jpg" /> <img width="1280" height="720" width_o="1280" height_o="720" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/08622a46d39489174b80a4cd0dc5fcec05106dbb5489d1460731e2743fc6aa9c/videoframe_60.png" data-mid="219149721" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/08622a46d39489174b80a4cd0dc5fcec05106dbb5489d1460731e2743fc6aa9c/videoframe_60.png" /> <img width="1280" height="720" width_o="1280" height_o="720" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/998d30604427da5ab9ab483c738fc0af8e5f3bf2e113f5ba43f992717f61aeef/videoframe_1460.png" data-mid="219149718" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/998d30604427da5ab9ab483c738fc0af8e5f3bf2e113f5ba43f992717f61aeef/videoframe_1460.png" /> <img width="1280" height="720" width_o="1280" height_o="720" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8c5ae23d3e86dfc68385ab2ab15d1c8ffdcc5c6f56a8bd599ba4923f7a80059e/videoframe_750.png" data-mid="219149719" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8c5ae23d3e86dfc68385ab2ab15d1c8ffdcc5c6f56a8bd599ba4923f7a80059e/videoframe_750.png" /> <img width="1280" height="720" width_o="1280" height_o="720" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a8e2729836a44b181b3569216f5178b9d543ac2102c2541a2ca849399f71a666/videoframe_300.png" data-mid="219149722" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a8e2729836a44b181b3569216f5178b9d543ac2102c2541a2ca849399f71a666/videoframe_300.png" /> 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.”&nbsp;My role was about helping shape the look and tone of the visuals for our As Equals vertical. We used color, layout and animation to hold the tension of the story while keeping the experience emotive, clear and respectful. Check out the full story on CNN’s interactive page Reporters: Adie Vanessa Offiong and Ian Wafula Commissioning Editor: Meera Senthilingam Editor: Eliza Anyangwe Animator: Taylor Su Designers: David Blood &amp; Taylor Su Developers: David Blood and Lucas Seidenfaden Visual Editor: David Blood Art Director: Elisa Solinas Audio Editor: Matt Dempsey Photo Editor: Sarah Tilotta Awards: 2024 Silver Lovie and People's Lovie Winner in Websites &amp; Mobile Sites: News &amp; Politics https://elisasolinas.com/Zaid-s-world-1 Wed, 27 May 2026 02:30:48 +0000 Elisa Solinas - Art Direction & Motion Design https://elisasolinas.com/Zaid-s-world-1 CNN Opinion Zaid’s World Animated Explainer Zaid is 10. He was born and raised in Gaza, where he lived until Israeli bombardment forced his family to flee. He still sees home in his dreams. From sleeping in windowless rooms to avoid shattered glass, to the loss of his beloved family dog, this is his story of life under siege and escaping what he called “the worst war” he had ever seen. We used a mixed-media approach to tell Zaid’s story through his eyes. Real footage from the war was layered with hand-drawn elements, textured animation and subtle photo overlays, reflecting how a child might remember trauma: fragmented, emotional and shaped by both fear and innocence. I worked with the designer to guide the visual tone, using looping animated video clips and tactile textures to connect viewers to the daily reality of life in Gaza.Watch the piece on CNN's IG &amp; TikTok Executive Producer: Alexandra King Art Direction: Elisa Solinas Design &amp; Animation: Agne Jurkenaite Additional Animation: Duncan Senkumba Awards:&nbsp;2024 Online News Association: Digital Video Storytelling - Social Media https://elisasolinas.com/TED-Intro-Animation-1 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:14:36 +0000 Elisa Solinas - Art Direction & Motion Design https://elisasolinas.com/TED-Intro-Animation-1 TED Conferences TED Intro&nbsp; TED Logo Design and Animation As an in-house creative at TED, I developed the initial design direction and motion concepts for a new TED logo animation system. The work explored how TED’s identity could look across dark and light environments while staying minimal, direct, and true to the brand. Following this initial concept phase, the project was transitioned out-of-house for full execution and final production. I also created the TED Salon opener, a branding piece for TED's event and marketing initiatives. TED Salon Page Role: Initial art direction and motion design Executed and produced by:&nbsp;Ordinary Folk Creative Director: Mike Femia https://elisasolinas.com/Peloton-Apple-Watch Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:12:33 +0000 Elisa Solinas - Art Direction & Motion Design https://elisasolinas.com/Peloton-Apple-Watch Peloton Peloton Apple Watch Launch Marketing &amp; design branding <img width="800" height="609" width_o="800" height_o="609" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/70706ef3f9bcdd45b674806ead0be76e8451a1ffdf6dd945c6bb16080e1e01fd/applewatchpeloton-.gif" data-mid="244552284" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/800/i/70706ef3f9bcdd45b674806ead0be76e8451a1ffdf6dd945c6bb16080e1e01fd/applewatchpeloton-.gif" />Apple Watch Launch UI frames and launch visuals for Peloton’s Apple Watch app, translating in-app metrics into clear marketing and email communications.<img width="1602" height="658" width_o="1602" height_o="658" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1104d08ef797321a6189c0326a780ea8d3efc5fa347193253962f9002e579da8/AppleWatch.jpg" data-mid="244609046" border="0" data-scale="78" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1104d08ef797321a6189c0326a780ea8d3efc5fa347193253962f9002e579da8/AppleWatch.jpg" />Peloton Newsletter Email and newsletter layouts with motion elements for the Apple Watch launch. <img width="1052" height="654" width_o="1052" height_o="654" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e1211874d4da6ebc0ea1bfc9e15edb53ae6b053ad62dd2d06d5780d1b5dc6816/Screen-Shot-2020-03-31-at-3.25.08-PM.jpg" data-mid="244525317" border="0" data-scale="83" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e1211874d4da6ebc0ea1bfc9e15edb53ae6b053ad62dd2d06d5780d1b5dc6816/Screen-Shot-2020-03-31-at-3.25.08-PM.jpg" />*Select pre-launch motion work is not shown due to internal constraints at the time of release. <img width="473" height="932" width_o="473" height_o="932" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d946d187323768d9ed4920c40d1ee2aacb333715174845c87a61a1501043fc87/Jess.gif" data-mid="244636059" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/473/i/d946d187323768d9ed4920c40d1ee2aacb333715174845c87a61a1501043fc87/Jess.gif" />Peloton Year in Review Personalized social assets produced for Peloton’s Year in Review instructor series. Each piece was designed, edited and animated for individual instructors, including Jess King, to post on their own social media accounts. I supported the launch of Peloton’s Apple Watch app with UI frames, lightweight motion assets and campaign visuals for marketing, email and launch communications. Working with product and marketing teams, I translated in-app metrics and performance data into clear launch-ready visuals. Deliverables: launch visuals, motion assets, marketing video, email/newsletter design Peloton Apple Watch Role: Motion Design, Brand Design, Video Editing Video Director: Nimmers Stern&nbsp; Creative Director:&nbsp;Erick Rodriguez https://elisasolinas.com/Vimeo-LIVE Thu, 02 Nov 2023 03:20:01 +0000 Elisa Solinas - Art Direction & Motion Design https://elisasolinas.com/Vimeo-LIVE Vimeo Vimeo LIVE&nbsp;⦿ Product Launch &amp; Motion Design Product Tools &amp; CapabilitiesUI and motion were combined into clear launch visuals, showing how teams could manage live events, collaborate and control broadcasts inside the product. Interface elements were imported and animated inside the promotional video to demonstrate tools working in real time.<img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ea96bd0c56217ea6a0eefbaa2466852521acc60d71ee8b0143d8f13cd908a65e/Collaborate.gif" data-mid="244626035" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ea96bd0c56217ea6a0eefbaa2466852521acc60d71ee8b0143d8f13cd908a65e/Collaborate.gif" /> Collaboration &amp; Team WorkflowVisual highlights showing how teams could work together before and during live broadcasts, from managing permissions to reviewing feedback and social response. <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/db2f046c74917960cebd977b31b35d5eebfc1ab6381c924e54811a61a25721c0/Vimeo_LIVE_3.gif" data-mid="244624293" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/db2f046c74917960cebd977b31b35d5eebfc1ab6381c924e54811a61a25721c0/Vimeo_LIVE_3.gif" /> Live Broadcast MomentsVibrant studio scenes and live-player graphics displaying product in use, connecting the interface to real events, audiences and broadcast usage. <img width="1536" height="856" width_o="1536" height_o="856" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d6fe01acea7e75d888f68497bebb1d08eada752a8c010a22a110daa485fb4228/Vimeo-LIVE.png" data-mid="244609295" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d6fe01acea7e75d888f68497bebb1d08eada752a8c010a22a110daa485fb4228/Vimeo-LIVE.png" /> Pre-launch ExperienceAnnouncement pages, sign-up moments and marketing frames for audience before release. This promotional video introduced Vimeo LIVE, a professional live streaming platform, before its official launch. The video showcased the platform’s capabilities, while UI designs were updated simultaneously to align with the visuals created for this campaign. In this project, I collaborated closely on the production, art directing and designing motion graphics that helped explain Vimeo LIVE clearly. The work focused on turning product features into a clear launch story. Learn more about Vimeo LIVE Role: Art direction, motion design, video editing&nbsp; Creative Director:&nbsp;Graham Douglas Video production:&nbsp;Derek Rhodes, Nico Brown Freelance motion designer: Terra Henderson Client: Vimeo HQ &nbsp;