To learn more about any projects you’ve seen in my showreel, please check out my Showreel Breakdown which includes links to all projects in chronological order.

hello,

I’m Alex, thanks for stopping by!

I’m a sydney-based freelance motion & graphic designer with over 10 years experience who loves to make things move with intention, to move people.

Let’s bring your ideas to life with DESIGN & MOTION.

Together we can unleash the power of your brand.

Scroll down ⬇ to see examples of my work.

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iRock Entertainment | ScreamFest Halloween Festival

iRock Entertainment | IVY Thursdays - 'Neon Arcade' Relaunch 2024

iRock Entertainment | Ivy Thursdays - 'GLI.TCH' Relaunch 2023

Big W | Santa Hands "Make A Little Magic"

BWS | Big Wonderful Summer Campaign

Minderoo | Australian Resilience Corps - Social Video

SOM Sound | 3D Logo Animation

Voyager Supply & Decoration | Motion Brand Toolkit

IKEA | 15 Minute Mindsets - Case study

The Ministry Of Eye Control | Animation Loop

Take Action | Animation Loop

Say Cheers To Friday Beers | Animation Loop

Bespoke Logo Animations | Various

The 4 Easy Steps To Successful Living | Explainer

[No AI has been used to create this work]

To find out more about the different services I provide click on the scrolling text below ⬇

Digital Campaign Rollouts

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Social Ads & Content

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Explainer Videos

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Hype Reels

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Case Study Videos

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Motion Branding

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Static & Animated Key Visuals

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Bespoke Logo Animations

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LED Screens & Digital OOH

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Storyboard Concept & Design

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Visual Identities & Logo Design

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Poster & Flyer Design

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Bespoke 2D & 3D Animations

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Digital Campaign Rollouts 〰️ Social Ads & Content 〰️ Explainer Videos 〰️ Hype Reels 〰️ Case Study Videos 〰️ Motion Branding 〰️ Static & Animated Key Visuals 〰️ Bespoke Logo Animations 〰️ LED Screens & Digital OOH 〰️ Storyboard Concept & Design 〰️ Visual Identities & Logo Design 〰️ Poster & Flyer Design 〰️ Bespoke 2D & 3D Animations 〰️

One of the fundamental laws of physics in our universe is the ‘Conservation Of Energy’, which states that energy cannot be created or destroyed—only transformed. This principle is demonstrated by the oscillating spheres in Newton’s Cradle, bouncing back and forth continuously as they transfer their kinetic energy from one sphere to the next.
For an idea to be realised, unleash its energy, and truly make an impact, it needs a clear path to travel through, to stay on the right course on it’s journey into reality. The timeless principles of branding, storytelling, design, and animation provide that safe passage—bringing an idea to life in a way that resonates visually, emotionally, and conceptually with your audience. In turn, your audience returns that energy to your brand through trust, engagement, purchase, and advocacy—ready to be harnessed once again. And so the cycle continues, just like the spheres in Newton’s Cradle continue to bounce back and forth.
That’s why I believe in a principle-centred approach to my work—one that respects the individual roles of branding, storytelling, design, and animation, as well as how these disciplines interconnect and harmonise to create greater value working together than they ever could alone. By understanding your brand first and the story you want to tell, I can help bring your ideas to life with design and motion.

I’m ready when you are.

Let's Get In Touch

work@alexardino.com.au

Some Kind Words From Clients & Coleagues

“Alex is a talented and dedicated motion designer who is very passionate about his craft and has a high level of attention to detail. He always brings his A-Game, goes above and beyond what is asked and happy to hustle to meet a deadline. In addition to his professional qualities Alex is a pleasure to work with personally, always positive and happy to collaborate. Alex has a unique, multi-disciplinary skillset which enables him to deliver large scale projects end-to-end on his own, as he has displayed with his involvement in 2x Ivy Thursdays rebrands and his work for Screamfest Halloween Festival. After working with iRock Entertainment on a freelance basis for over 10 years now and knowing him for over 15 years, I’m happy to say he’d be an asset to any team that requires his skillset.”

— Max Kemp | Managing Director
— iRock Entertainment

“Alex is a talented senior motion designer who is passionate about his craft. He has consistently demonstrated his comprehensive knowledge of principles and technical capabilities to bring concepts to life. Alex thrives in collaborative environments, welcomes feedback and offers creative suggestions to develop visually engaging motion-based projects.”

— James Jamias | Design Director
— M&C Saatchi Sydney

“A real great talent to have work alongside you. Creates work with incredible attention to detail and knows how to manage feedback to create multiple solutions to difficult problems. But work is just the start with Alex, he is a great person to be around and brings a real sense of authenticity to the office. Always down for a chat, lunch or a beer. A great addition to any team.”

— Jake Rowland | Art Director
— M&C Saatchi Sydney

“Worked directly with Alex on a number of jobs while at M&C Saatchi. Always a pleasure. His attention to detail as well as ability to action feedback as well as contribute ideas to enhance both motion and static designs is top tier. He is an easy to get a long with, great bloke.”

— Julian Lock | Art Director & Creative Designer
— M&C Saatchi Sydney

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Alex, and his attention to detail, even on the most complex projects, is an absolute producer's dream. Alex is a highly skilled motion designer who consistently seeks opportunities to elevate projects through his technical and creative skills. He is passionate and dedicated, with unwavering eagerness to tackle new and exciting challenges.

— Vesna Vujic | Senior Producer
— BMF, Sydney

“Alex was a joy to work with - balancing storyboards and feedback with his own crucial builds and insight to push the work to the best it could be.”

— Alex Morris | Senior Creative
— R/GA Sydney

“Alex - not only a lovely bloke to work with, he's a fastidious motion designer who has always gone above and beyond to scrutinise the details and get them right. I've worked with Alex on a number of projects for large clients and he's always nailed it.”

— Tim Batterham | Senior Art Director
— M&C Saatchi Sydney

“Detailed and highly skilled. Working with Alex it is clear to me that he has a genuine passion for what he does and a strong work ethic for doing things right. This guy knows his stuff but even more impressively – he is constantly monitoring trends and trying out new techniques and sharing his findings with the team for discussion. Working with Alex is not just productive but inspiring – a true asset to any team lucky enough to have him onboard.”

— Matthew Cox | Creative Retoucher & Illustrator
— M&C Saatchi Sydney

“Alex is a tremendously talented motion designer and an even better bloke. Over our time at M&C Saatchi, we worked together on numerous projects, with Alex bringing his own flavour and expertise to each. He’s got a strong eye and is a pleasure to work with.”

— Jackson Elliott | Art Director
— M&C Saatchi Sydney