Kay Kwan is a Melbourne-based animator and motion designer specializing in vibrant, cartoonish 3D animation and 2D motion graphics. Kay’s work is characterized by playful aesthetics, vibrant colours and cinematic elements. Kay holds a Master of Animation, Games & Interactivity degree from RMIT University. With over nine years of experience across advertising agencies, freelance projects, and in-house roles, Kay has developed a unique skill set that combines technical expertise with expressive storytelling, drawing from a background in film studies and advertising design. Kay’s 360-degree animation Coffin Room was recognized at several festivals, winning the Rising Star Award at the QLD XR Festival and Best 360 and VR Project at the Mannheim Arts and Film Festival. It was also an official selection at FIVARS and the Open World Animation Festival. Another animation, An Awakening Adventure, has been featured at numerous international festivals, including MIAF and MONSTRA Lisbon Animation Festival. Kay’s work has been showcased globally in Australia, Canada, the United States, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Examples of Kay's work can be found on her website and YouTube channel linked below. Feel free to explore and get a sense of her style and capabilities. 📍_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

KAY KWAN

Kay Kwan is a Melbourne-based animator and motion designer specializing in vibrant, cartoonish 3D animation and 2D motion graphics. Kay’s work is characterized by playful aesthetics, vibrant colours and cinematic elements. Kay holds a Master of Animation, Games & Interactivity degree from RMIT University. With over nine years of experience across advertising agencies, freelance projects, and in-house roles, Kay has developed a unique skill set that combines technical expertise with expressive storytelling, drawing from a background in film studies and advertising design. Kay’s 360-degree animation Coffin Room was recognized at several festivals, winning the Rising Star Award at the QLD XR Festival and Best 360 and VR Project at the Mannheim Arts and Film Festival. It was also an official selection at FIVARS and the Open World Animation Festival. Another animation, An Awakening Adventure, has been featured at numerous international festivals, including MIAF and MONSTRA Lisbon Animation Festival. Kay’s work has been showcased globally in Australia, Canada, the United States, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Examples of Kay's work can be found on her website and YouTube channel linked below. Feel free to explore and get a sense of her style and capabilities. 📍_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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Kay Kwan is a Melbourne-based animator and motion designer specializing in vibrant, cartoonish 3D animation and 2D motion graphics. Kay’s work is characterized by playful aesthetics, vibrant colours and cinematic elements.

Kay holds a Master of Animation, Games & Interactivity degree from RMIT University. With over nine years of experience across advertising agencies, freelance projects, and in-house roles, Kay has developed a unique skill set that combines technical expertise with expressive storytelling, drawing from a background in film studies and advertising design.

Kay’s 360-degree animation Coffin Room was recognized at several festivals, winning the Rising Star Award at the QLD XR Festival and Best 360 and VR Project at the Mannheim Arts and Film Festival. It was also an official selection at FIVARS and the Open World Animation Festival.

Another animation, An Awakening Adventure, has been featured at numerous international festivals, including MIAF and MONSTRA Lisbon Animation Festival. Kay’s work has been showcased globally in Australia, Canada, the United States, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Germany.

Examples of Kay’s work can be found on her website and YouTube channel linked below. Feel free to explore and get a sense of her style and capabilities.
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Skills

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Promo Video
Ad
Adobe After Effects
GI
GIF
Mo
Motion Graphic
Ex
Explainer Video
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Experience Level

Promo Video
Expert
Adobe After Effects
Expert
GIF
Expert
Motion Graphic
Expert
Explainer Video
Expert
Corporate Video
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
Adobe Premiere Pro
Expert
Animation
Expert
DaVinci Resolve Studio
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe Lightroom
Expert
Adobe Audition
Expert
Cartoon
Expert
2D Animation
Expert
Microsoft Word
Expert
Character Design
Expert
Logo
Expert
Icon
Expert
Microsoft Powerpoint
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Intermediate
Blender
Intermediate
Adobe InDesign
Intermediate
3D Animation
Intermediate
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Language

English
Advanced
Chinese
Fluent

Education

Master of Animation, Games and Interactivity at RMIT University
February 27, 2023 - December 18, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media (BACM) at City University of Hong Kong
September 1, 2011 - June 30, 2013

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    uniE613 Showreel
    Check out my latest showreel! https://youtu.be/in2mp5o2jzc?si=uArTrQGhvkScZMnV
    uniE613 2D Motion Graphic | Personal Practice
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG2pBRr4kJ0
    uniE613 Coffin Room (2024) | 360-degree Animation | Trailer
    "Coffin Room" is a 360-degree animation that delves into the cramped living conditions in Hong Kong, highlighting the daily struggles of an elderly couple. Narrated from the husband's perspective, it immerses the audience in their challenging life. This passive, immersive experience is designed for viewing with VR goggles or on YouTube, allowing viewers to explore the virtual space and witness the couple's obstacles firsthand. Discover more here: https://www.twine.net/signin Highlighted Festivals: Qld XR Festival 2024 - Award Winner - Rising Star Award (Australia) Mannheim Arts and Film Festival 2024 - Award Winner - Best 360 and VR Project (Germany) Open World Animation Festival 2024 - Official selected (United States) FIVARS - Festival of International Virtual & Augmented Reality Stories 2024 - Official selected (Canada) Cornwall Film Festival - Semi-Finalist (UK)
    uniE613 An Awakening Adventure (2023)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNxckE8hqjA "An Awakening Adventure" is a short 3D animation about an eyeball that escapes its owner, embarks on a thrilling journey. The adventure ultimately reveals itself as the human's nightmare, a result of his exhaustion from overworking. Discover more here: https://filmfreeway.com/AnAwakeningAdventure Highlighted Festivals: MIAF 2024 - Official selected (Australia) People of Passion International Film Festival 2024 - Semi-Finalist (Australia) AniMate - Australia Animation Film Festival 2024 - Semi-Finalist (Australia) MONSTRA - Lisbon Animation Festival 2024 - Official selected (Portugal) Poco Film Fest 2024 - Official selected (Australia) Melbourne Lift-Off Film Festival 2023 - Official selected (Australia) Ani/mates Edinburgh 2023 - Official selected (United Kingdom) Cardiff Animation Nights 2023 - Official selected (United Kingdom)
    uniE613 What is Copy Trading? | Bitget Guides
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOsY-_yYGSs