Signal to Noise Podcast

This is a special episode, recorded live at OFFF 2025 in Barcelona on May 8th.Thank you DK, Mason, AJ, Pep Salazar and the whole OFFF behind the scenes crew!DKofff.barcelona

Simon is a legend in the design world. He built a career over the years working in the entertainment industry, from the BBC to Prologue to Apple. With his calm and controlled demeanour, he has lead projects with teams big and small, and we go over his experiences transitioning from designer to creative director, and then working on the client side. And be sure to follow his own podcast,- Object Subject Form - here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TkdE2pZJtdHUAmAbqSUPt?si=4857dd8d579c4e14 Simon Clowes website https://simonclowes.tv Simon Clowes instagram https://www.instagram.com/simon_clowes

I know Mark from the Digital Kitchen days, and have been following his new path now with wife and creative partner Katrina Crawford at Plains of Yonder. Together they bring something uniquely fresh to the title sequence world, and this episode tries to explore what that is, and how it's used to great effect on shows like White Lotus or Rings of Power. Plains of Yonder website https://plainsofyonder.com/

Welcome to SEASON 2 of Signal to Noise! Our first guest is Elliott, a renowned creative director who most recently worked at Trollback & Co for over 10 years, part of a long career dedicated to branding and entertainment all over the world. He's also been very influential on other people's careers, with a trademark smile and open arms to whatever life brings. Elliott's website https://elyo.me/home Trollback & Co https://www.trollback.com/

Duncan's been doing a lot of work at Elastic, with teams large and small, all the way from Sydney, Australia. He shares his process, his way of working with teams and how they tackled some of the more recent projects. https://www.duncanelms.com/ https://makemakeentertainment.com/elastic/

Karin Fong needs no introduction - and if you really don't know who she is, then this podcast probably isn't for you! We've worked together more than a few times, and we've become good friends in the process. We cover many topics, and I got to ask stuff I've always wanted to know. A real treat. This episode was recorded in 2 parts, and spliced together in post. www.imaginaryforces.com www.instagram.com/imaginaryforcesstudio

On a recommend from Duarte Elvas on the podcast, I got to know Ariel on the podcast - an amazing designer who's work I had admired from afar. Turns out we have a similar path in the industry, being from our respective countries and trying to make in America. Thank you Ariel for doing this! https://www.blinkmybrain.wtf/ https://www.instagram.com/blink_my_brain/

An established figure in the 3D motion design scene, Thanos is one of the most versatile and robust art directors around. Based in Greece and working worldwide, he's known for amazing visuals and impressive technical skills. Thanos speaks with his traditional honesty and candor, and I'm here for it. https://motion-punk.com/ https://www.patreon.com/motionpunk https://www.instagram.com/thanu_lee/

Hazel is one of the most busy title sequence creative directors around, leading teams in multiple projects at Elastic - while also starting to get into directing longer format. We talk about graphic design, movie titles, bringing back live action and how Elastic operates. One of the most gratifying conversations I've had so far - have a listen.

Duarte is a creative director at Chicago-based Sarofsky. He's been working there for a while, and rose through the ranks to become a renowned designer and project leader. He tells us his personal story, how he went from finding his feet in Portugal and the US to working for clients like Marvel - and how education and music played a big role in his life. Thank you Duarte, loved having you on! Duarte Elvas https://www.artofthetitle.com/designer/duarte-elvas/ Sarfosky www.sarofsky.com