Motion Hatch: Helping Motion Designers Do Better Business

Copy what I told this studio owner to get more clients w/ Doodledo

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want personalised coaching from me? Check out Balanced Business Bootcamp. 📲 Grab my free Social Media Guide for Motion Designers.I was invited to t...

These motion designers built TWO successful studios w/ Illo and Algo

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🛠 Check out my Perfect Your Pricing Toolkit here: https://motionhatch.com/pricingIlenia and Luca founded Illo, a motion design and animation studio...

Is this the best business model for motion designers in 2025? | Q&A

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we draw 2024 to a close, I thought a Q&A episode would be a nice way to end the year on the podcast. I get questions all the time about specif...

How I'd build a successful motion design business in 2025

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🌟 Grab my Perfect Your Pricing Toolkit: https://motionhatch.com/pricing Get out your notepad and pen, grab a hot drink and get ready for a jam-pac...

What’s working RIGHT NOW to get freelance clients?

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🌟Download my FREE Social Media Guide and Freelance Funnel Framework worksheet here: motionhatch.com/inmotion This video was filmed LIVE at the Bar...

BONUS: Do mograph events help you get clients? w/ Jess Herrera

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special bonus episode of the Motion Hatch Podcast! I recently got back from Camp Mograph in the US, and while I was there, I filmed a mini-...

We're taking a break...

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I have some news for you this week...We are taking a short break from the podcast and YouTube channel until the Autumn (fall). We'll be coming back ev...

Studio owner's advice on getting hired and starting an animation studio w/ Flow Creative

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Flow Creative is an award-winning animation and branding studio based in Manchester, UK.In this episode, Karl Doran, owner and founder, shares his ins...

AI is here. Future-proof your motion design career w/ Curious Refuge

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Caleb and Shelby Ward founded Curious Refuge after going viral for using AI to create a fake Wes Anderson x Star Wars movie trailer.In this episode, I...

Unreal Engine, Fortnite and Netflix: My Journey to Indie Film Director w/ HaZimation

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HaZ Dulull, founder of HaZimation, is a multi award-winning Film and Games Director, developing & producing feature films, tv and video games usin...

Balancing parenthood and productivity as a motion designer

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mothers of Mograph are trying to combat feeling alone as moms in the creative industry. Parenthood is often considered a taboo topic in the creative i...

Negotiation Expert’s Secrets to Dealing with Tough Clients w/ Kwame Christian

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kwame Christian is an expert in negotiation. He is the Founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, host of the world's most popular negotia...

How Jessica Hische's network led her to Wes Anderson

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Hische is a lettering artist, freelancer and author, selling books and craft supplies in two brick and mortar stores in the US. Jessica has bu...

This motion designer made $500,000 in his first year w/ Kevin Rapp

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Rapp made $500,000 in his first year freelancing after discovering the value of content systems and passing this on to high-profile tech compani...

Season Two Trailer

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with a brand new season of the Motion Hatch Podcast featuring some incredible guests! Motion Hatch helps motion designers to start and scal...

BIG NEWS! The podcast is back!

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Motion Hatch Podcast is BACK! We're thrilled to announce that Season Two of the podcast will return on the 28th March! We have some incredible gue...

101: How to niche down as a motion designer w/ Giuseppe Forestieri

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Should you niche down as a designer? We’ve all heard this advice! So, does niching down help you to win more clients or empower you to be seen as an...

100: Lessons learnt from making 100 podcast episodes w/ Hayley Akins

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Motion Hatch first started it was a side hustle, now it's a company! Have you considered starting your own motion design project to help you grow...

99: How to create motion design side projects that complement your day job w/ Charli Marie

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to pursue motion design side projects but unsure how to find balance with your day job? In today’s episode Charli Marie explains how side pr...

98: How Giant Ant became a leading motion design studio w/ Jay Grandin

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how motion design studios become known worldwide for their work? In today’s episode Jay Grandin explains how he built Giant Ant from t...

097: How to make six figures as a motion designer w/ John Filipkowski

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to make six figures as a motion designer, but not sure where to start? Motion designer John Filipkowski discusses how he hit this financial go...

096: How to scale your income through productized services w/ Brad Hussey

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you’ve hit the ceiling in your motion design freelance business in terms of how much money you can make? Web designer, online ...

095: How to make passive income as a motion designer w/ Justin Archer

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many motion designers dream of making passive income. But how do you actually go about doing it? Justin Archer is a freelance motion designer who also...

094: How to get signed by a motion graphic design agent w/ Drew Melton

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For some people, the idea of working with an agent who helps you to find work seems like a dream come true. But how do you even go about getting signe...

093: How to work effectively with difficult clients w/ Ryan Koral

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Koral has spent the past 13 years telling brand stories through video storytelling. In that time, he’s learned a thing or two about working wit...

092: How to use brand strategy to grow your motion design business w/ Melinda Livsey

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you price your motion design projects, do you think about the value that you’ll bring to your client? How about asking them what success would ...

091: How to grow a motion design studio and become known for your signature style w/ Cabeza Patata

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Menzies and Abel Reverter started their motion design studio Cabeza Patata in 2018. Their signature style and playful character designs have won...

090: Ageing in animation w/ Hannah Lau Walker and Helen Piercy

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re all getting older - it’s something we can’t avoid. But what does it mean for your career in animation?  In our latest episode, we explore...

089: Time management tips for motion designers w/ Matt Ragland

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you constantly find yourself wishing you had more hours in the day? With multiple clients, deadlines and projects looming, life as a freelance moti...

088: How to use Clubhouse effectively as a motion designer

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everybody’s talking about Clubhouse! This audio-only platform is taking our industry by storm. But what exactly is Clubhouse? Is it worth joining? C...

087: How to get hired by big motion design studios

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our Mastermind Mentors have a wealth of experience behind them. So when we gave our students the opportunity to hop onto Clubhouse and ask for their a...

086: How to start a niche motion design studio w/ Roxy Vélez

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a freelance motion designer, sometimes you find yourself taking on work that you’re not particularly passionate about just to pay the bills. But ...

085: How to start a side-hustle as a motion designer w/ Mary Hawkins

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nowadays it’s common for people to have more than one job or income stream. Having a side-hustle allows you to have more freedom and control in your...

084: What does IR35 mean for UK motion design freelancers? w/ Andy Chamberlain

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Disclaimer: This podcast is for general guidance only and discusses the legal position in the UK at the time of publication unless stated otherwise. Y...

083: How to find direct clients using LinkedIn w/ Marc Lawrence

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do you use LinkedIn as a way to get direct clients? If you haven’t previously considered using this awesome platform, then this week’s guest might...

082: How to find direction and focus as a motion designer w/ Ross Plaskow

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a motion designer, it’s likely you have a lot of different skills. But knowing which projects to invest your time and energy in can be overwhelmi...

081: Should you start your own motion design studio? w/ Mack Garrison

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many motion designers dream of starting an animation studio one day - but how do you know if it’s really the right decision for you? Are you willing...

080: How to Become a Feature Film Animator w/ Nikki Braine

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Finding work with a major studio making feature films can seem daunting. You may wonder if your work is good enough. But what if it’s not your work ...

079: How To Use Branding To Get Your Ideal Clients w/ Hollie Arnett

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How you brand yourself may be one of the most important parts of being a profitable motion designer. There are so many ways to go about it though. Do ...

078: How to discover your unique voice and find work you're passionate about w/ Monique Wray

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we create outstanding work that doesn’t mean that much to us personally. Should you include it on your site anyway? Today’s guest sugges...

077: How To Plan Your Best Year Ever

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s nice to get paid for your work. But for many of us, that’s not the ultimate reason we’re in this business. We need to find a purpose in wha...

076: How to use Behance to get more clients w/ Felipe Vargas

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Clients can come from many different places. In this line of work, we motion designers can take advantage of numerous resources for this. Today’s gu...

075: How to get hired for your unique style w/ Jess Herrera

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

All of us have something unique to offer, something that sets us apart. Yet, many motion designers ignore that and become generalists instead. Today’...

074 :How to Start Your Own Motion Design Studio w/ Joel Pilger

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For those of us who start a studio, we think it will lead to a new level of freedom. Before too long, we realize that it’s a business and that creat...

073 : How to Leverage Personal Projects to Improve Your Motion Design Career w/ Qais Sarhan

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel that you have too much client work to focus on personal projects? It can be tough making the time for something that doesn’t bring ...

072: The Future of the Motion Design Industry w/ Ryan Summers

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There’s certainly a lot of unknowns in the world these days. This is true for the motion design industry as much as anything else. Long-term surviva...

071: How To Go From Freelancer To Studio Owner w/ Karl Doran

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Karl Doran explains what he’s learned by going from freelance motion design to owning his own studio. He describes his process for landing clients w...

070: Why You Can’t Find Consistent Clients

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Freelance life can go from feast to famine in an instant. As a Motion Designer, it can be easy to get discouraged when your business is down. Plus, ev...

069: How to grow your freelance motion design business with Erica Gorochow

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How to build your freelance business to just the right size. As freelancers, most of us would like to see our business grow. While you may work a lot ...

068: How to charge for motion design with Kyle Hamrick and Hayley Akins

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Coming up with a budget for clients and knowing what to charge for your motion design work is a common point of confusion. To shed some light on this,...

067: Make money with animated gifs w/ Annie Wong AKA Headexplodie

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Commercial work pays the bills. But as motion designers and creatives we have tons of our own ideas. Today’s guest has a huge portfolio of her own p...

066: How to get motion design clients using your personal work w/ Nick DenBoer AKA Smearballs

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We motion designers all feel like weirdos at times. Don’t fight it! It’s time to embrace what makes you unique and sets you apart. In fact, your s...

065: How to use Instagram as a motion designer w/ Sam Burton

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Social media is a powerful tool for getting your animations out there and finding more work as a freelancer. However, actually connecting with the rig...

064: How to price your work as a motion designer w/ Blair Enns

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us got into motion design because we like to create. But to stay in business, we need to know how to sell what we do and how to price your wor...

063: How to deal with anxiety during uncertain times w/ Dr Anna Symonds

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With the worldwide coronavirus pandemic, life is full of uncertainty. This causes a lot of anxiety which is a real mental health burden. Being a freel...

062: The number one thing that changed my motion design career w/ Hayley Akins

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to talk to you about the number one thing that changed my motion design career. It’s masterminds! In case you don’t know what a maste...

061: How to get into the tech industry as a motion designer w/ Sharon Harris

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tech companies are creating more and more opportunities for motion designers to work in UX design. Instead of the traditional studio work, this means ...

060: How to use partnerships, strategy and content to get more clients w/ Philip Van Dusen

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As motion designers, our primary goal is often centered on delivering our animations to clients. However, that’s not always enough to stay in busine...

059: How to use YouTube to grow your motion design business w/ Ben Marriott

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Creating tutorials is a great way to get your name out there and promote your work. Social media channels like YouTube are wonderful platforms for mak...

058: How to build a sustainable career in Motion Design w/ Brian Gossett

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It seems that every year or so something major changes in the world of motion design and freelancing in general. Keeping up with the changes means sta...

057: VR in motion design w/ Colin and Rosie

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Virtual reality is one of the newest and most promising fields in motion design. There’s huge potential for growth as well as exciting opportunities...

056: Leveraging teamwork to make passion projects a reality w/ Zac Dixon

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us creatives have diverse interests and passions. Yet, often enough, we find ourselves spending our time and energy doing client work and leav...

E55: 7 reasons not to freelance w/ Michael Jones

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Any freelancer knows that there’s instability in their work. Finding clients, managing your time, keeping your finances in order are all big tasks. ...

054: How to promote and market yourself as a motion designer w/ Nick Campbell

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As with anything, there’s a learning curve to 3D animation. There’s always more to learn and more ways for expertise to be honed. Knowing where to...

053: How to become a motion graphic designer in 11 Weeks w/ Chris Field

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us weren’t always freelance motion graphic designers. For those of us that once worked for another company, the change wasn’t straight-for...

052: 3 tips to help you achieve your motion design career goals w/ Hayley Akins

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach the end of the year, I want to talk to you a bit about goals. Maybe you feel like you haven’t achieved all you wanted to or don’t e...

051: The power of in person motion design meetups and events w/ Allison Butler

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Allison Butler has always had a passion for motion design. Mostly self-taught, she has been creating professional digital content for five years as we...

050: How to create the freedom to work on personal projects w/ Beeple

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There’s something that happens when you’re constantly creating. Your skills and technique improve and get fine-tuned. You realize what you truly e...

049: How to boost your motion design career with side projects w/ Kyle T. Webster

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As creatives, there are countless ways we can earn an income doing what we love. By keeping an open mind as well as open eyes, you may be able to spot...

048: How to be an Art Director for Motion Design w/ Nidia Dias

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an art director for motion design? While it involves a command of many of the skills that you may already h...

047: Why pre production is important to us and our clients w/ Evan Abrams

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Often times, we overlook the value of the pre-production process, when it’s actually an incredibly important part of what we do. In many ways, a lit...

046: How to get unstuck when you’re feeling overwhelmed w/ Jess and Christopher

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt stuck in your motion design career? Maybe you’re feeling like you need to do everything all the time but aren’t sure what is ac...

045: Why you don’t need a formal education to be a successful motion designer w/ EJ Hassenfratz

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We were all likely told at some point in our lives that we need a formal education to succeed professionally. But much has changed. Nowadays, there ar...

044: Change your mindset and build an intentional career w/ Sander Van Dijk

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Many motion designers have personal projects that we would love to have the time to work on. But with the need to earn an income through paid work it ...

043: How to turn your Motion Design skills into smart income with YouTube w/ Premiere Gal

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The possibilities that something like YouTube has for motion designers to help take our careers to the next level are truly amazing. But where do you ...

042: How to attract your ideal client with content marketing w/ Andrew & Pete

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As motion designers we create content for our clients. But how can we use the content we create for our own marketing purposes? How can we use it to g...

041: Parenting as a freelancer w/ Doing it for the kids

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you worried that being a freelancer and a parent are incompatible? It’s not uncommon for freelancers to have concerns about taking care of their...

040: How to use social media to get more clients w/ Golden Wolf

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no secret that having a large social media following can help you share your work with a large audience as well as find more opportunities to w...

039: How to get better clients and scale your business w/ Greg Hickman

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find yourself spending too much time on the phone trying to get potential clients instead of doing the work you’re actually passionate about?...

038: Getting started as a freelance motion designer w/ Donna McAvoy

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As freelancers we often feel like we’re all on our own, that we have to come up with everything ourselves. But there are communities of us, both onl...

037: Making Money in Mograph Part 6 w/ Hannah Jacobs

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is part six of the mini-series Making Money in Mograph where we talk about some unconventional ways to earn an income in animation. Did you know ...

036: Making Money in Mograph Part 5 w/ Victoria Nece

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 5 of the mini-series, Making Money in Mograph, we’re looking at more of the non-conventional ways to earn an income as a motion designer. We...

035: How to Network and Make Industry Friends w/ Marsha Shandur

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Do you hate networking? Maybe you imagine that it's just sucking up and brown-nosing. Maybe you’re just feeling shy. These are common concerns, but ...

034: Making Money in Mograph Part 4 w/ Matthew Encina

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For part four of the mini-series, Making Money in Mograph, we’re going to talk about how you can earn an income in a few non-conventional ways as a ...

033: Making Money in Mograph Part 3 w/ Jake Bartlett

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For part three of Making Money in Mograph, we’re talking about how you can earn extra money or even replace all your income by sharing what you know...

032: Making Money in Mograph Part 2 w/ Zack Lovatt - Technical Director

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For part two of our new mini-series, Making Money in MoGraph, I’m talking with someone who does something that not to many of us in this industry do...

031: Making Money in Mograph Part 1 w/ Adam Plouff - Battleaxe

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is part one of a new mini-series we’re doing here at Motion Hatch called Making Money in MoGraph. We’ll be hearing from people who are making...

030: One year of Motion Hatch what we have learned so far

01 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year Hatchlings! It’s a new year and time to reflect on 2018, what’s happened to Motion Hatch and this podcast, and go over my goals for...

029: How to use LinkedIn to get direct clients w/ Mair Perkins

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

One of my favorite parts of being a motion designer is that it is possible to work from almost anywhere. However, finding clients when you’re not at...

028: How to make sure you're on the right track in your career w/ Joe Donaldson

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find yourself so busy with work for clients that you never create or do something just for your own enjoyment or personal fulfillment? It’...

027: How to work from anywhere and follow your passions w/ Laura Peña

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Making career decisions that are based on your heart and not your wallet is tough. It’s also important if you plan on having a fulfilling career. Do...

026: How to create habits that will help your career

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Constructing good habits and sticking with them can be hard. With all the different parts of being a motion designer, let alone just being a functioni...

025: How to get hired by companies like Facebook as a motion designer w/ Sabrina Curry

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sharing your work and asking for feedback is nerve-wracking. It’s a vulnerable place to put yourself, but as today’s guest emphasizes, it may be t...

024: A legal crash course for motion designers w/ Jamie Lieberman

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s face it, we’re motion designers, not legal experts. But in this business, there are myriad legal concerns from understanding contracts to pr...

023: How to find & grow community as a freelancer w/ Jorge Canedo AKA Jr.canest

02 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As freelancers, we often miss out on the team building and community that people in companies and studios have. There’s so much we can learn from ea...

022: Art school vs online courses: The pros & cons w/ Dorca Musseb & Ryan Summers

18 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

So you want to be a motion designer. To go to art school or not? There is a healthy debate over whether or not a formal education is worth your time a...

021: How to shape the life you want through your freelance business w/ Tom Davis

04 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As a freelancer, it can be tricky finding the right balance between pleasing your clients and building the work-life balance that is best for you. Tom...

020: 6 tips to avoid burnout and achieve your goals

19 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I don’t know about you, but it often feels to me like there’s a pressure in our industry to always be doing absolutely everything at once. Client ...

019: How to use your network to move your career forward w/ Caitlin Cadieux

29 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How much networking do you do in the motion community? Have you ever done a speaking gig? Even though these might not be first things that come to min...

018: When is the right time to make a career turn? w/ Michelle Higa Fox

15 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Over the course of an entire career, spanning different jobs, companies and goals, a lot of people find that their priorities shift, and so do their p...