Retro Visuals for
your brand.
Whether it's a hospitality brand or a toy brand, I help you give it the authentic retro vibe you need.
My Work
I love making these wax wrappers.
@eatrotten
HOTDOG!
Last year, I was given the swell opportunity to create the brand identity for a new joint in Walworth, WI called @stellarosewi
To say this is the type of project I have been waiting on for decades would be an understatement.
What meant the most was that the owners @frankie.stellato and @ashley.stellato saw my passion for mid-century design and culture and trusted me to bring Stella to life.
Stella Rose is very personal to them and was paramount to get it right.
This is just the result of the first phase, and I look forward not only to joining my new friends at the opening of Stella's but also to continuing to bring her to life.
I plan to share more from the project, so stay tuned.
Had to.
#millennial #90skid
#retro #vintage #antiques #fallout
New baby chicks come home.
#babychicks #vlog
#retro #vintage #fallout #antiques
My favorite illustration of @stellarosewi
#midcentury #retro #vintage #illustration #60s
#retro #vintage #fallout
I made a clip from my latest vlog.
@kylefleamarket
Thanks @joshuadanielkatz for the @getnorms VIP package!
#hemorrhoids #hemorrhoidstreatment #unboxing
Totally Normal guy with hemorrhoids.
@getnorms It's totally normal!
@joshuadanielkatz
Starring @austincdennis as Jerry
And me as George.
@relevantseinfeld
#seinfeld #hemorrhoids #getnorms #hemorrhoidsrelief
I laughed so hard again, Thanks guys.
@justinscarred
@randomlandadventurersclub
@randomlandadventures
Video # 2 for @getnorms
Hemmies are normal, okay?
#motiondesign #getnorms #hemorroides #cpg #startupcpg
I plan to honor Adam The Woo's legacy in many ways, however for now I wanted to do it in my way.
Which is through my love of retro, which Adam had a love for too.
Of course I had to include @justinscarred as he is just as important to me.
I will miss you deeply Adam.
Thanks for the adventures and inspiring me in many ways.
In the meantime until I meet you again, I'll continue in joing Justin in his adventures...as we hold on torch.
You did your duty, your home and will schleep well.
I listened to The Beatles will creating this while having your videos playing in the background as well.
See you later Adam.
Bringing @stellarose alive for @frankie.stellato and @ashley.stellato has been one of the best creative experiences of my career.
I look forward to continuing as their creative partner and friend as we develop Stella Rose.
Stay tuned to see sneak peeks.
#stellarose #midcentury #retro #nostlagia #loungebar #midwest #midcenturymidwest
@eatrotten audition tape #2
#cpg #motiondesign #rotten #functionalnostalgia
I'm super proud of this one!
Working with @getnorms to help them launch has been very rewarding!
Stay tuned for more of this content!
It was super fun figuring out how to combine AI Video with my motion design and 3D animation.
Plus, I got to play with the 70s and 80s aesthetic! Win Win!
#getnorms #hemorrhoids #motiondesign #cpg #startupcpg #nostalgic #nostalgia #functionalnostalgia
Throwback to my animated illustration I did for @merzbschwanen
REMEMBER 90s ads that made zero sense but you couldn’t look away? Me too. Why should junk food have all the fun? Warning: This video may cause flashbacks and mild thirst.
I made a quick concept video for @getsoaked_official that channels 90s commercial chaos with a lo-fi internet twist.
It’s fast, fun, and made entirely with AI video/image, custom motion graphics, sound, no big crew, and no heavy production.
It’s not about polish. It’s about personality.
And showing how strategic nostalgia can help CPG brands stand out without burning time or budget.
This is what I call Functional Nostalgia, retro storytelling made to STAND OUT in today’s feed.
Curious what you think, does it land?
#cpg #startupcpg #soak #nostalgicbranding #nostalgicmarketing #retro #90s #y2k #motiondesign
This spec/idea video never saw the light of day. Made back in 2019 I think...
@favor
#halloween #favordelivery #texas
"THIS THING ON?" “YOU HEAR for the live act or JUST MY COMPANY?”
That’s Stella talking. Stella Rose that is...here is sneak peek to what I have been working on.
She’s the hostess, heart and house muse for a new Wisconsin-based lounge "Stella Rose", bar, and live music venue my client is building, one that leans all the way into Midwestern mid-century charm with a little Vegas swagger.
We’re using Krea.Ai to design her from the ground up, scenes, outfits, moods, personalities, building a character that is the brand, not just slapped on top of it.
Stella isn’t a mascot. She’s the heart.
She is based on both grandmothers of my client.
The kind of woman who could run a supper club, steal the show, and light your cigarette all in the same night.
This kind of world-building ISN'T just for movies and TV.
In hospitality — especially now — it’s how you turn a space into a story people want to step into.
More Stella soon.
#branding #hospitalitydesign #midcentury #kreaai #motiondesign #wisconsinbusiness #liveevents #brandcharacter #storytelling #functionalnostalgia #nostalgia #nostalgicbranding #nostalgicmarketing #stellarose #zvisuals
WHAT IF @eatrotten launched a 90s style HOTLINE?
I’m talking late-night VHS weirdness: wigs, lab coats, neon slime graphics built for TikTok, Reels, and UGC. Sound good? Here is my pitch...
You take one look at Rotten's socials and their audience clearly loves them and shows up on their socials to prove it. That is UGC gold.
The idea is simple:
Fans “call in” with candy emergencies.
Dr. Rotten answers with over-the-top product pairings and absurd solutions.
This isn’t just for nostalgia’s sake.
It’s what I call "Functional Nostalgia", tapping memory as a strategic lever.
Weird + familiar + actionable.
It’s scroll-stopping, remixable, and ready to drive real demand.
And that is just the start. This provides a foundation for numerous content ideas to encourage engagement, all while creating a real brand world.
#rottengummies #cpg #cpgmarketing #functionalnostalgia #retro #90s #nostalgia
the CON-tract teaser treatment
@twentyonepilots
@reelbearmedia
@brandonrike
@paulmeany
#twentyonepilots #breach #thecontract #clancy #blurryface #analog #retrovideo #motiondesign #retrodesign
Latest desktop wallpaper I made for @lenovo, but this one is MY VERSION that includes the "trackpoint" text that wasn't ...aligned with the *dun dun dUUUUn* brand rules.
But what can you do?
I have to give a shout-out to @davidcarsondesigner , whose work inspired this one.
FUN FACT: Those trackpoint donuts where made with AI. And that saved me hours of photoshop headache assuming I could get it right.
I love @_culi._ latest single so much I made a very quick analog video for it.
Made a teaser poster for Breach.
Also a variant that has a fantasy film aesthetic.
@twentyonepilots
@tylerrjoseph
@joshuadun
@brandonrike
Analog at its default is beautiful.
It brings character and texture right out of the gate.
That is something digital (no matter how convenient) can never match.
Sometimes this beauty comes quickly or takes time but the result is always worth it. Analog is a craft.
Side note this video was so fun to make and look forward to the next one.
#analog #retro #vintage #film #saturdaynight #strangerthings #halloween #opticalprinter #movies #maintitles
BREACH....BREACH...BREACH...
DEMA CITIZENS DO NOT PANIC.
made something quick.
@twentyonepilots
#twentyonepilots #breach
@Lenovo tasked me to create a desktop wallpaper for their Lenovo Pro community’s January release.
This project was a blast—it let me blend my 3D design skills in Blender with my compositing expertise in Photoshop, resulting in a piece inspired by classic 1980s tech magazine covers. The biggest challenge was striking the right balance between that nostalgic aesthetic and the Lenovo Pro brand, but in the end, both the client and I were thrilled with the final result.
#lenovopro #lenovo #80s #80sdesign #retro #classic #thinkpad
Z Visuals 2025
#lenovothinkpad #motiongraphics
I’m excited to share my collaboration with @lenovo on the launch of the impressive new Lenovo Thinkpad X9, for which I created hype videos for digital placement.
#lenovo #motiongraphics #motiondesign
Video Mixer Analog Magic
#videomixer #analog #analoggear #video #retro #vintage #90s #80s #crt #crttv #vhs #camcorder #motiondesign #motiondesign #music #musician #musicproducer #band #musicvisualizer
BTS i guess.
Holler if you're hungry!
Last year, I wanted to add my touch to @favor 's promos, so I created this treatment. My goal was to capture that friendly, neighborly, nostalgic feeling, and what better way than with an old-school projector carousel?
#oldschool #classic #nostalgic #neighbours #projector #retro #vintage #motiondesign #motiongraphics #analog #favordelivery
Twenty One Pilots 90s style TV Spot.
Made with 100% analog gear. Post production via Adobe Premiere and After Effects.
I had so much fun with this.
More to come.
@twentyonepilots
@reelbearmedia
@brandonrike
#twentyonepilots #clancy #motiongraphics #motiondesign #analog #retroaesthetic #retro #tylerjoseph #joshdun #zakerijdesign
The Line
The New Single by @twentyonepilots
@reelbearmedia
@brandonrike
Want the AUTHENTIC ANALOG treatment dor your videos? Dm me or go to my bio.
#twentyonepilots #theline #motiondesign #motiongraphics #audio #audioengineer #music #musicvideo #musicproducer #musicproduction #musicvisualizer #analogvideo #analog #vhs #crt #producer
Had an idea...did the idea.
@twentyonepilots what do you think?
@tylerrjoseph
@joshuadun
@brandonrike
@reelbearmedia
#merchdesign #merch #twentyonepilots #clancy #clancyworldtour
Here is a side-by-side comparison of my optical printer effect (OPE) and the basic effect you can build in AAE.
As you can see the results of OPE are more authentic.
#opticalprintereffects #retroeffects #vintageeffects #motiondesign #motiongraphics
I took a stab and recreated optical printer effects in After Effects. Check out the results and tell me what you think.
#opticalprinter #opticaleffects #sfx #aftereffects #filmeffects #retro #vintage #maintitles
inspired by @twentyonepilots tour visuals. made something quick.
#twentyonepilots #clancy #motiongraphics #motiondesign #music #musicproducer #band #musician #altrock #hiphop
I am a bit obsessed with optical effects, especially when it comes to title sequences. So when I watched the trailer for @satnightmovie, I loved it. I took it upon myself to rework it and mimic the optical effects and photo-chemical look that would have been used in a title sequence in the late 1970s.
Take a look at the original and mine, and let me know which one you prefer!
@sonypictures
@jasonreitman
Consider subscribing to my newsletter where I will share more on optical effects!
Link in bio.
#saturdaynightlive #saturdaynightmovie #motiondesign #titledesign #titlesequence #motiongraphics #opticaleffects #opticalprinter #aftereffects #film #filmeffects #sfx
@twentyonepilots @tylerrjoseph @joshuadun
#clancy #tylerjoseph #joshdun #music #musician #band #musicproducer #producer #visualizer
With the tour about to start I figure I would tell the boys I'm available for collaboration. Would love to make something like my Lavish for social media during the tour.
@twentyonepilots
@tylerrjoseph
@joshuadun
@reelbearmedia
@brandonrike
#twentyonepilots #clancy #motiongraphics #motiondesign
@twentyonepilots
#twentyonepilots #clancy #tylerjoseph #joshdun
Super excited to share a recent motion graphic project I worked on with the amazing creative team at Little Big Engine for their client @ridge
I wouldn't mind winning the 100K too. Just saying.
#motiongraphics #motiondesign #zakerijdesign #animation #freelance #graphicdesign
I love halftone.
Subscribe to my newsletter to see future breakdowns on how I made this.
#arcticmonkeys
WIP
#motiondesign #motiongraphics #animation #90saesthetic #80s #80snostalgia #retrodesign
I'm absolutely loving diving into the traditional printing methods of halftone, and I'm truly amazed by how the limitations of the process shape the style. All the imperfections in the printing really lend a unique voice to the medium.
I'm thrilled to announce that I'm launching a newsletter, and my first official email will delve deep into what I've learned and how I've applied it to my latest design.
I'll also be keeping everyone updated on Instagram, but if you want to ensure you don't miss a thing, I highly recommend subscribing to my newsletter. You can find the subscription link in my bio.
Martinis will not be supplied so BYOM.
Shout out to @arcticmonkeys
#zakerijdesign #retrodesign #physicalmedia #printedmedia #halftone #arcticmonkeys #1980s #vintage #vintagetradingcards #trading cards
@twentyonepilots I can't wait to see the boys in Austin this September!
It will be my 4th show!
#twentyonepilots #clancy #joshdun #tylerjoseph #blurryface #trench
Concept design for @twentyonepilots Clancy Trading Cards packaging.
#twentyonepilots #clancy #trench #blurryface #scaledandicy #graphicdesign #retrodesign #retro #tradingcards #tylerjoseph #joshdun
Check out a WIP.
#80s #retro #retrodesign #80sanimation #motiongraphics #motiondesign
Fun intro I did for a client.
#motiondesign #titledesign #animation #retro #retromotiondesign #retrographics #80s #1980s
I created this world to FEEL some control.
#twentyonepilots #clancy #tylerjoseph #joshdun #cliqueart #bandmerch #trench #scaledandicy #blurryface
@twentyonepilots t-shirt concept.
What do you all think?
@tylerrjoseph @joshuadun @brandonrike
#twentyonepilots
#clancy #trench #sai #blurryface #tylerjoseph #joshdun #clique #cliqueart #merch
With all my new followers who are fellow @twentyonepilots fans, I figured I reshare a reel of my t-shirt designs.
#twentyonepilots #tylerjoseph #joshdun #trench #scaledandicy #clancy
The last of the throwback designs from the @twentyonepilots SAI era.
#twentyonepilots #tylerjoseph #joshdun #sai #scaledandicy #trench #clancy #blurryface #clique #cliqueart
Here is the tutorial on how to make the Clancy mask yourself.
Stay Alive |-/.
#twentyonepilots #clancy #tylerjoseph #joshdun
Another throwback from @twentyonepilots SAI era.
#twentyonepilots #tylerjoseph #joshdun #cliqueart #clique #sai #trench #clancy
UPDATE: Everyone thanks for the love and tell the boys to hire me. Thank You.
testing treatment...@twentyonepilots
MTK. |-/
@tylerrjoseph is this cool?
@joshuadun ?
#twentyonepilots #lavish #clancy #clancyalbum #motiondesign
Throwback to my poster submission for @twentyonepilots SAI era.
#twentyonepilots #tylerjoseph #joshdun #sai #clancy #trench
I cooked up this main title for bro @stolenpotential 's reaction video to @twentyonepilots new album CLANCY.
Check it out.
#twentyonepilots #motiongraphics #motiondesign #clancy #animation #maintitle
I took @vacationinc to my side of the 1980s pool to make this fun 30 second promo.
I'd like to thank their Poolside.FM for giving me the musical inspo while creating this.
Ok I'll be back at the pool if you need me.
#vacation.inc #vacationsunscreen #1980s #3d #3danimation #retro #retroanimation #retromotiondesign #zvisuals #vhs #retrodesign
I gave @vacationinc some 80s 3D animation love.
#zvisuals #motiondesign #motiongraphics #animation #3d #3danimation #retrodesign #retroanimation #retro #1980s #80s #vacationinc #vacationsunscreen
Fun.
@vacationinc
#vintage #retro #1980s #graphicdesign #retrodesign #retroaesthetic
Here are some 1980s style print ads mock ups I did for a presentation.
(I used ai because I am bad like that)
#graphicdesign #ai #retroads #retro #vintage #80s #1980s #toyad #80stoys #kenner
Did some 3D modeling...made a @vacation classic lotion bottle...put it in a 80s-style photoshoot and here we are.
#retro #retrodesign #3d #3dmodeling #blender #vacationinc
Type test. @twentyonepilots
#twentyonepilots
I love this brand so much that I made an 80s-style editorial ad for their Orange Gelee product.
@vacationinc
#graphicdesign #retrodesign #retroeditorialad #magazinead #vacationinc #sunscreen
Start fresh next semester and stay alive.
@tylerrjoseph and @joshuadun have come a long way.
@twentyonepilots
@paulmeany
@reelbearmedia
@stolenpotential
@21theclique
@artbytheclique
#twentyonepilots #clancy #nextsemester #clancyworldtour #kitchensink #motiongraphics #motiondesign #zvisuals #zakerijdesign
My submission for #pixelmemories @posterspy of one of my favorite games "FALLOUT".
#fallout #movieposter #alternativemovieposter #retro #vintage #1950s #nukacola
#PosterSpyArtChallenge
#PixelMemories
#PosterSpy
Made a quickie. @twentyonepilots
@artbytheclique
@stolenpotential
@tylerrjoseph
@joshuadun
#twentyonepilots #clancy #motiongraphics #motiondesign
I fly by the dangerous bend symbol!
@twentyonepilots
@tylerrjoseph
@joshuadun
@reelbearmedia
@brandonrike
@stolenpotential
@artbytheclique
#twentyonepilots #Clancy #clancyworldtour #motiongraphics #motiondesign #zvisuals #zakerijdesign #music #band #visualizer #vintage #retro
I was naughty and used ai as an assistant in creating this poster.
Do you see AI as a potential asset to creating reference assets?
#ai #midjourney #posterdesign
Check it out.
#graphicdesign #retrodesign #retroillustration #illustration
Added a little VHS love to my Ghostbusters main title.
Shout out to @mr_jackio for the idea.
Can't change what you've done.
Start fresh next semester.
@twentyonepilots
@tylerrjoseph
@joshuadun
@stolenpotential
@artbytheclique
#twentyonepilots #nextsemester #motiondesign #clancyworldtour #clancy
Social Media Stickers.
I show you how they work.
If you are interested in creating some for your brand, please reach out!
#motiongraphics #motiondesign #animation #gifs #socialmediastickers
With @ghostbusters Frozen Empire almost here I finally took on the challenge to reverse engineer the 1980 Ghostbuster's main title.
Now it isn't a 1:1 recreation but it is close enough.
I plan on creating a tutorial on how I did it because there isn't one.
#zakerijdesign #zvisuals #retro #animation #analog #logo #logodesign #typography #font #inspo #oldanimation #80s #90s #studio #motiongraphics #graphicdesign #ghostbusters #ghostbustersfrozenempire
Social Media Stickers...basically Instagram Gifs.
Reach out if you want to make some stickers for your brand!
Little peak behind the curtain.
#motiongraphics #motiondesign #animation #twentyonepilots #retro
Deep Glow from @plugineverything makes me happy.
#zakerijdesign #zvisuals #retro #animation #analog #logo #logodesign #typography #font #inspo #oldanimation #80s #90s #studio #motiongraphics #graphicdesign
Welcome Back To Trench.
@twentyonepilots
@tylerrjoseph @joshuadun
@paulmeany
@artbytheclique
@stolenpotential
#twentyonepilots #clancy #motiongraphics #animation #motiondesign
I'd like to walk you through the process of my recent motion graphic project, specifically creating the 'The Clam Shack' main title for a client.
The initial stage involved presenting various design directions to the client, as shown in the first image, based on their initial brief.
The second image showcases a basic storyboard outlining the animation. Following discussions, we decided to keep the opening animation straightforward and focus on the impactful moment of the neon lights turning on.
Incorporating the client's feedback from the third image, we explored a different direction with the lobster imagery, which evolved further in the subsequent phases.
The fourth image represents the refined directions we ultimately selected for the project.
Finally, the last images reveal the culmination of our efforts in the form of the final results.
I'm excited about embarking on the next project and exploring new visuals!
#motiondesign #motiongraphics #motiondesigner #titledesign #maintitledesign #animation #2danimation #retro #retrodesign #vintagedesign #vintage #neon #neonsign #lasvegas #1960s #60s #americana
I am overcompensating. @twentyonepilots
#twentyonepilots #motiongraphics #motiondesign #animation
I was honored to create this CLASSIC neon main title for a client.
If you are somebody you know needs a neon or classic treatment main title or animation, please feel free to reach out.
#zakerijdesign #zvisuals #retro #animation #analog #logo #logodesign #typography #font #inspo #oldanimation #60s #neon #neonsignage #neonsign #studio #motiongraphics #graphicdesign
Proof of concept design for poster and t-shirt.
@twentyonepilots
@artbytheclique
@stolenpotential
#twentyonepilots #tylerjoseph #joshdun #graphicdesign
POV: you are in a hotel and casino on the moon.
@arcticmonkeys
#zakerijdesign #zvisuals #retro #animation #analog #logo #logodesign #typography #font #inspo #oldanimation #80s #90s #studio #motiongraphics #graphicdesign #arcticmonkeys #tranquilitybasehotelandcasino
Another creation...so excited for this new era @twentyonepilots
@tylerrjoseph @joshuadun
@brandonrike
It was fun recreating the border type design. Brandon and @tnsndvsn did an amazing job.
@artbytheclique
#twentyonepilots #clancy #graphicdesign
Need main titles for your film?
Send a DM or go to my bio for the link to schedule a video call.
Another quick design for @twentyonepilots merch.
Bring on the industrial rock sound plz!
@tylerrjoseph
@joshuadun
@paulmeany
#twentyonepilots #iamclancy #tylerjoseph #joshdun
Four out of Five...let's make some @spotify
Canvas videos shall we?
@arcticmonkeys
#zakerijdesign #zvisuals #retro #animation #analog #logo #logodesign #typography #font #inspo #oldanimation #60s #studio #motiongraphics #graphicdesign #arcticmonkeys #tranquilitybasehotelandcasino
Made a quick animation in anticipation of @twentyonepilots new single release this 2/29.
#twentyonepilots #clique #tylerjoseph #joshdun
How may I direct your call?
@arcticmonkeys
#zakerijdesign #zvisuals #retro #animation #analog #logo #logodesign #typography #font #inspo #oldanimation #60s #70s #studio #motiongraphics #graphicdesign #arcticmonkeys #tranquilitybasehotelandcasino
I built this city on classic visuals.
Who knew 3d modeling could be fun?
Can @aylateslermabe spot her cameo?
#zakerijdesign #zvisuals #retro #animation #analog #logo #logodesign #typography #font #inspo #oldanimation #80s #90s #studio #motiongraphics #graphicdesign #vhs #music #synthwave #synth
Classic Visuals all the time.
#zakerijdesign #zvisuals #retro #animation #analog #logo #logodesign #typography #font #inspo #oldanimation #80s #90s #studio #motiongraphics #graphicdesign
Video Cube.
#zakerijdesign #zvisuals #retro #animation #analog #logo #logodesign #typography #font #inspo #oldanimation #80s #90s #studio #motiongraphics #graphicdesign
Recreation of RKO logo card.
Made in Blender and After Effects.
@fireproofcoffee
