Working with Smokefree NZ I worked to bring smokefree messages to an online audience through bite sized 6-15 second videos and snapchat filters.
Our largest challenge was approaching YouTube's pre-roll ads in a way that would convey a simple message even if the video was skipped. Our solution was to assume that the videos would be skipped. We created a huge variety of 6 second unskippable clips, and two skippable 15 Second clips that were encouraging the audience to skip.
Working as a freelance digital motion graphics designer I got the chance to help with some of the design for TAB's latest "Now You're in the Game" campaign. This spanned typography and composition for online and outdoor placements and motion graphics and web development for a series of online banners.
Conceptually, the rebranding focused on the idea that placing small bets on sports games can create a feeling of tension, excitement and involvement. The designs needed to reflect this by being close, clean and visceral.
Politician Sam is a project aiming to create a virtual politician for a future NZ election. By using a natural language conversation system and machine learning techniques, Sam can chat to and learn from users across most social media sites.
As creative director I worked alongside a team of designers and developers to develope the technology for Sam to function as well as creating a recognisable brand. The project was featured at New Zealands D5 technology summit, allowing key members of New Zealands pariament, including Jacinda Ardern, a chance to test our technology.
Working with Smokefree NZ through GSL Promotus had me developing messaging for the new campaign "Stop Before you Start." A campaign focusing on stopping the transition beteween social smoking and regular smoking.
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