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While working at KAPWA Studioworks, I was lucky enough to be part of a team that helped develop the Nokia Health Mate app. The Nokia Health Mate app worked in tandem with a set of peripheral devices that recorded biometric data. Nokia’s vision was to translate typically stark data-sets and scientific information into a more personal, gamified and story-driven educational experience.

Using a combination of motion graphics and traditional 2D animation, we created an extensive library illustrations and animated assets which were used in-app, and throughout the greater Digital Health platform.

These videos are reels designed to promote three programs (Better Body, Sleep Smarter and Pregnancy Tracker) for the app. I was involved in designing and animating a number of aspects including character design, rigging and motion graphics. Cel animation was done by my colleague Bill Northcott.

Client: Nokia Design
Creative Director/Producer: Robertino Zambrano
Art Direction & Design: Robertino Zambrano
Design & Motion Graphics: Derek Lau, Eddy Herringson, Bethany Levy, Ling Siu
2D Animation: Bill Northcott, Will Pietsch
Sound & Music by Bamm Bamm Wolfgang

Working with the great people at Summer Studio, I designed and animated an explainer for an A.I. tech start-up. This explainer covered a range of their services using a combination of lush landscapes, icon design and character animation. Each scene was designed to convey complex ideas about data analysis in a straight-forward manner, using their vibrant colour palette.

Client: Elula
Studio: Summer Studio
Director: Josh Graham
Design & Illustration: Derek Lau
Animation & Motion Graphics: Derek Lau

These animations were created for a U.S. television pilot while working at KAPWA Studioworks. The show was a comedic look at the colonial era of U.S. history so we decided to give it an irreverent take on Pilgrims, Native Americans, the Founding Fathers and so on. 

I was lucky enough to be able to design most of the characters and weapons along with additional assets seen below. I also rigged and animated our characters with hold frames to make them feel like puppets in a diorama.

Studio: KAPWA Studioworks
Director: Robertino Zambrano
Design & Backgrounds: Robertino Zambrano
Rigging & Animation: Derek Lau
Additional Design: Derek Lau
 

While working at KAPWA Studioworks, I designed a range of concepts for Nokia's new loading screen. I was lucky enough to be able to be involved with the process from initial iterations to the final animation, under direction from Robertino Zambrano. 

Starting with the idea of infinity, we developed a range of different directions, taking inspiration from constellations, geometric patterns and even Celtic knots before honing in on the final design. 

Below are a set of sketches and gifs that cover the process of developing the final loading screen as well as iterations from other directions. 

Client: Nokia
Studio: KAPWA Studioworks
Director: Robertino Zambrano
Design & Motion: Robertino Zambrano, Derek Lau, Ling Siu

A series of videos for the Sydney Opera House to promote the Festival of Dangerous Ideas. Each episode tackles the interplay between safe and dangerous ideas throughout time. Taking the brand of the FODI and breaking it down to create some handdrawn elements was a tonne of fun.

Client: Sydney Opera House
Producer: Jazz Twemlow
Motion Director: Derek Lau
Writer: Seaton Kay-Smith
Studio: Paper Moose

A fun TVC animated for the Whatever The Yes campaign by Optus. I helped design various illustrations and animation including frame by frame and handdrawn work. 

Client: Optus
Agency: M&C Saatchi
Studio: Resolution Design
Art direction, Design and Animation: Dylan McIntyre
Additional Animation: Derek Lau

An animated explainer I created for a blood diagnostics startup. Unfortunately, the direction of the company changed and this final version was never used.

Directed & Animated by: Derek Lau
Music: Podington Bear

A collection of designs and illustrations for styleframes or personal use.