Education comes first.

When creating animation, I always consider how the style and motion can make the research more accessible. Do the graphics provide a unique, comprehensive perspective on the subject and get people excited to learn more? These are the questions that drive me to develop these different visual approaches. Sometimes we don’t have the right photos or footage and need to be creative when bringing historic landmarks back to life, mapping out global events, or visualizing future technologies.

What’s next for nuclear fusion; the ‘Holy Grail’ of energy?

Credit: The Washington Post, Design and animation: Brian Monroe