ANIMATED videos that ENTERTAIN, INFORM, AND SOMETIMES MAKE PEOPLE CHUCKLE.
The power of video is undeniable.
A majority of people prefer to learn through video over text and images.
Stefangus Design specializes in animated content for product explainer videos, pitch videos, documentary films, information, social media, and advertising.
My wide network of media content developers enables me to handle anything from 2D and 3D animation, documentary film, VR, AI, trade shows, and more.
We’ll work together through the process:
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Brainstorming, or ideation as some more hip circles call it, is the process where we throw ideas around and work out a clear concept of what you want to say.
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The script builds the foundation for the video, and we trim the fat and organize all the ideas for maximum impact. This part is where the storytelling problems get ironed out and your message further refined. If the script is too wordy, poorly organized, or unclear, the video will feel awkward and cumbersome.
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What will be the look of the short film? Lots of colors? Monotone? Cartoony? Art Deco'ish? Swiss stoic design? More serious? Mainly diagrams? This area is a wide-open landscape, but we have methods to focus and make the process fun.
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We're putting the script into images and some rough sound, and it lets us know how everything flows. We dial in the right timing and see if further tweaks are needed. This section is for angle choices and how to describe your message visually.
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Is there a storytelling voice in your video? Who is that person? Are they old and wise? Young and energetic? Refined and elegant? Relaxed and friendly? Stern and pragmatic? Do they have a particular accent?
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All our previous work (art style, pacing, scene layout, choice of voice-over) comes together into a powerful, sharp-looking animated short. There might be further tweaks here, but they will be more like fine-tuning.
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The music and the sound effects are the icings on the cake, but it takes the whole project into a professional realm. You'd be surprised how much good audio lifts the video.
“It’s been a pleasure to work with someone so creative, responsive, and who just “gets it” when it comes to the goals we wanted to accomplish.”
“...a team player, organized and collaborative. In the 21st century, storytelling needs to break through the noise. Stefan is a great resource for any big brand to have in their comms toolkit.”
“...he is flexible, reliable and extremely dedicated... He is patient and calm under pressure.”
“...he’s curious about what we do and learns quickly.....working with Stefan really helped us to communicate our message to a wide variety of audiences”
“His warmth, his infectious sense of humor, and his passion for his work make him an excellent teammate.”
“On managing Luminous Family Trust:
...always a patient and helpful manager keeping things running....Stefan always knew the way to soothe sensitive egos and get people to bring out their creative best.”
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ABOUT
Stefangus Design specializes in explainer videos, viral entertainment videos, product demo videos, and animation for film, streaming, and TV. We help companies and organizations communicate clearly and in an entertaining way.
I am a Creative Director for companies and organizations looking for bold statements and colorful visual communications, from websites and apps to digital and retail marketing.
I agree with John Cleese, who said: “...while you’re being creative, nothing is wrong. There’s no such thing as a mistake, and any drivel may lead to the breakthrough.”
Cultivating an open and relaxed atmosphere where creatives can do their best work is a priority, and equally key is efficient leadership and direction, from ideation and brainstorming through design, production, user testing, and product launch, handling roadblocks along the way.
Over the past years, I’ve delivered creative projects for companies including IKEA’s corporate Marketing & Communication department, where I lead development and delivery of visual marketing images and videos for the IKEA website, in-store marketing, and global campaigns.
Other corporate projects include working with Silicon Valley and tech companies on product explainers and how-to videos, educational materials, and motion graphics for films.
Prior, I designed apps, websites, and marketing materials for startups and early-stage tech companies. My early experience was as an animator and illustrator for TV shows and Leap Frog’s innovative technology-based learning for kids.
During the pandemic, I moved my family back to Sweden for a couple of years, and now we’re happy to be back home in the sparkling cocktail that is the SF Bay Area and Silicon Valley.
