Monday Meeting is a weekly virtual gathering where motion designers, animators, and visual effects artists come together to discuss industry trends, share their...
Fusing Motion Design, Improv, and Analytical Thinking with Evan Abrams & Kyle Hamrick | January 27, 2025
How do you keep learning and growing creatively while maintaining work-life balance? In this January 27th episode of Monday Meeting, host Kendall Hotchkiss sits down with Kyle Hamrick and Evan Abrams of Motion Design Hotline to discuss creativity, teaching, and building community in the motion design world.
This episode includes:
The evolution of Motion Design Hotline through 100+ episodes and their approach to answering community questions
How improv training can improve creative confidence and teaching abilities
The importance of understanding core principles vs. just following tutorials
Tips for maintaining creativity outside of client work
The value of hands-on creative pursuits away from screens
We're excited to welcome two new team members: Lee Smalt as our new editor and Kons Eydelman as our new community director!
Join us next week for an open discussion - bring your questions and be ready to engage with fellow motion designers. Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other insightful conversations from our motion design community!
SHOW NOTES:
Monday Meeting Patreon
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RedCross
Jess Miller Draws
Motion Design Hotline
Evan Abrams
blue sky
Evan’s Jack Vaughan Podcast
Kyle Hamrick
Kyle’s Jack Vaughan Podcast
DESIGNish Podcast w/ Kyle Hamrick
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Permission to Pivot: Navigating Career Changes with Kyle Krueger | January 14, 2025
Can changing careers make you a stronger creative? In this January 13th episode of Monday Meeting, Kendall Hotchkiss hosts an inspiring conversation featuring Kyle Krueger, Executive Producer at Yond Studio.
This episode includes:
How a 15-year sales career shaped Kyle's unique approach to creative leadership
Finding strength in vulnerability: Kyle's journey through sobriety and personal growth in the motion design industry
How embracing community support and personal growth led to co-founding Yond Studio with Alesis Heaps and Andrew Marston
When to present as a studio vs. an individual creative
Practical advice for navigating major career transitions while staying true to yourself
Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other insightful conversations from our motion design community!
Note: There will be no meeting on Monday, January 20th in observance of MLK Day. Join us on January 27th when host Kendall Hotchkiss welcomes,The Motion Design Hotline hosts, Kyle Hamrick & Evan Abrams!
SHOW NOTES:
Monday Meeting Patreon
Monday Meeting Discord
Monday Meeting LinkedIn
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Yond Studio
Yond On Podcast
"Running A Motion Design Studio with Yond Studio" | Jake In Motion
Red Cross Donation
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Dynamic Livestreams: Community Through Design with Ryan Selvy | January 06, 2025
How can live streaming help build community in motion design? In this January 6th episode of Monday Meeting, focused on "New Year New Me," host Kendall Hotchkiss welcomed Ryan Selvy, freelance motion artist and live streamer, to explore how streaming platforms can foster genuine connections in our industry.
This episode includes:
Ryan's journey from agency life to becoming an Adobe Live contractor and independent streamer
Practical tips for getting started with streaming tools like OBS and Stream Yard
The importance of authentic content creation over chasing algorithmic trends
Building sustainable audience engagement through consistent, meaningful content
Balancing different content formats while staying true to your creative vision
Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other insightful conversations from our motion design community!
Please join us next week Jan 13th where we'll be talking with Kyle Krueger from Yond Studio!
SHOW NOTES:
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Ryan Selvy
The File New Show
"Beauty is Embarrassing" Documentary
DEX
CLAY
Bigin
OBS
Stream Labs
Stream Yard
The Tin Can Podcast
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The Human Side of Motion | December 16, 2024
How did motion designers evolve and grow in 2024?
In this December 16th episode of Monday Meeting, hosts EJ, Jen, and Kons wrapped up Season 8 strongly with an open discussion about the year's journey - wins to celebrate, successful strategies to try, and a call to action to show more of our humanity in the year ahead!
This episode includes:
Celebrating personal and professional wins - from launching companies to earning industry recognition
How leveraging "soft skills" in video strategy transformed freelance opportunities
Tips for maintaining work-life balance while pursuing creative growth
The power of vulnerability and real human connection in the motion design community
Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other insightful conversations from our motion design community!
Join us in January 2025 as we kick off Season 9 with a "New Year, New Me" theme, hosted by Kendall Hotchkiss!
SHOW NOTES:
Monday Meeting Patreon
Monday Meeting Discord
Monday Meeting LinkedIn
Monday Meeting Instagram
Gartic Phone
Codenames
Snowgraph Chicago Event - Arcane Motion
EJ's Notion of Motion Studio
Kons' Projects
Jen's LinkedIn Soft Skills Explainer
Grant's "Designish" Podcast
Vishal's AGIF Award
Kendall's Instagram (Peachtober)
Kendall's Adobe LIVE Presentation
Augustin's "Tin Can" Podcast
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Touch Down in Motion Sports with Thomas Collier & Connor Henkle | Dec 9, 2024
What drives innovation and opportunity in motion design for live sports and events? In this December 9th episode of Monday Meeting, hosts EJ and Kons talk with Thomas Collier and Connor Henkle about bringing animation to life in stadiums, managing massive technical delivery demands, and finding creative growth through complex projects.
This episode includes:
How technology and high-resolution displays are reshaping what's possible for stadium graphics
Building efficient workflows and templates to handle large-scale content delivery
The importance of balancing technical constraints with creative ambition
Finding ways to grow and evolve while managing client demands
Why collaboration and communication are crucial for complex live installations
Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other insightful conversations from our motion design community!
Join us next week as EJ and Kons host an open discussion and 2024 wrap-up for the last episode of the year!
SHOW NOTES:
Monday Meeting Patreon
Monday Meeting Discord
Monday Meeting LinkedIn
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Thomas Collier Website
Thomas Collier Instagram
Connor Henkle Website
Colosseum Company Instagram
Monday Meeting is a weekly virtual gathering where motion designers, animators, and visual effects artists come together to discuss industry trends, share their experiences, and learn from one another.
This creative community provides a platform for networking, collaboration, and skill development. By participating in Monday Meeting, motion design professionals can stay up-to-date on the latest techniques, tools, and software while also expanding their professional networks and growing their careers in this exciting and dynamic field.