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David Gardner Media

Graphic & Motion Design

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Design

"I was designed therefor I design." I’m focused on building clear, intentional visual systems—not just individual assets. My work spans logos, branding, merch, web, and social content, but the goal is always the same: create something cohesive that actually holds up across real-world use.

I think in brands, not pieces. That means designing with context in mind—how something lives on a screen, on a shirt, on a stage, or in a feed. I care about hierarchy, typography, restraint, and consistency, especially when things need to scale fast and still feel considered.

My design style leans modern, tactile, and expressive, but never decorative for decoration’s sake. If it doesn’t communicate clearly or feel true to the brand, it doesn’t ship.

Motion

I use motion to give ideas weight and momentum. My work includes logo animation, lyric videos, motion graphic promos, typography-driven pieces, and augmented reality—always in service of clarity and feeling, not motion for motion’s sake.

I treat motion as an extension of design and story. Timing, rhythm, and restraint matter just as much as style. Whether it’s kinetic type, subtle transitions, or high-energy promos, I focus on making movement feel intentional and integrated, not overworked or trendy.

I’m especially drawn to motion that bridges the physical and digital—bringing static assets to life through animation and AR in ways that feel seamless and purposeful. If it doesn’t add meaning, it doesn’t move.

Film & Editing

I’m a filmmaker and editor with a strong instinct for story, pacing, and emotional rhythm. I come from post-production first, which means I think in edits—how moments land, when to hold back, and when to cut hard. The edit is where the story actually gets made, and that’s where I do my best work.

I specialize in shaping raw footage into clear, intentional narratives, whether that’s short-form films, brand stories, live event content, or artist-driven projects. I care deeply about tone, timing, and restraint—knowing what to remove is just as important as knowing what to keep.

My approach is cinematic but grounded. I’m not interested in over-editing or trends for the sake of it. If the story doesn’t feel honest, it’s not done.

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