Origins

Project Type

Exhibition Design

Motion Design

Exhibition Design

Software

After Effect, C4D
Illustrator, Photoshop

Figma, AE, C4D

Figma, AE, C4D

Timeframe

40 days

Year

Oct 2021

Unmute for sound

Project Brief

A series of visual narratives tracing Pasadena's origins, inviting the audience to contemplate its rich heritage and scientific contributions.

Team

Origins was developed in partnership with the City of Pasadena, and was visually presented on the historic Brunswick building in Old Town, Pasadena.

I had the pleasure working with designers Carolina Uscategui and Everett Dailey as a team. I was responsible for concept development, designing the projection and posters, and animating the graphic/typographic elements.

Process

To cater to viewers approaching the projection from various angles and entry points, we crafted a storyline that remained comprehensible at every scene.

Story Circle

Storyboard

Scenes

Takeaways

Through this project, I learned the importance of designing for diverse audiences, considering different entry points for passersby. It was fun and challenging exploring a different, tech-advanced outlook for Pasadena while honoring its heritage.

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©Yuyan Chen 2023

Feel Free to Say Hi! 👋🏼
Open to full-time, contract, freelance opportunities ✨

©Yuyan Chen 2023

Feel Free to Say Hi! 👋🏼
Open to full-time, contract, freelance opportunities ✨

©Yuyan Chen 2023