Suggestions
Dj Ferro
Co-Founder at REMADE
Professional Background
DJ Ferro is an accomplished co-founder of REMADE, a creative design and animation studio known for its innovative approach to storytelling and brand portrayal. With a passion for combining creativity with design-driven narratives, DJ has significantly shaped the brand's reputation for producing high-quality animation and design solutions that captivate audiences and effectively communicate a brand's message.
At REMADE, DJ Ferro has built a talented team that thrives on creating entertaining content that resonates with viewers and promotes brand identity. Under his leadership, the studio has amassed a portfolio of successful projects that have garnered attention for their creativity and effectiveness across various industries. DJ’s vision ensures that the studio not only meets but exceeds client expectations, establishing lasting partnerships and enhancing brand presence in the competitive market.
Education and Achievements
DJ Ferro holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in marketing principles, consumer behavior, and strategic communication. Through his studies, DJ honed valuable skills that he would later apply to his work in design and storytelling.
His formal education in marketing, coupled with his hands-on experience in the industry, allows DJ to understand the intricacies of brand messaging and audience engagement. This insight is reflected in the creative narratives produced at REMADE, ensuring that each project not only tells a story but effectively communicates the brand's essence.
Achievements
As co-founder of REMADE, DJ Ferro has led the studio to numerous successes, including:
- Collaborating with a diverse range of brands and businesses to craft unique design-driven stories.
- Expanding the studio's capabilities and services, ensuring they remain at the forefront of the design and animation industry.
- Establishing REMADE as a reputable name known for its commitment to quality and creativity.
- Cultivating a positive work culture that attracts top talent and inspires innovative thinking.
Through his leadership at REMADE, DJ continues to make significant contributions to the world of design and animation, helping businesses evolve their brand narratives in a way that is visually compelling and engaging. His journey exemplifies a passionate commitment to both professional growth and creative expression in the realm of marketing and storytelling.
Highlights
When a client asks “This is a hard one to put into words, but we’re hoping for wonder, mystery, and intrigue.”
They had us at wonder and this project quickly became one of those projects that never felt like work. The branding agency J2’s client, Khan Academy was working on a browser-based video game called Mastery Tower which is a live in-classroom experience designed to boost student engagement and drive deeper learning. We were handed 100’s of custom low-fi illustrations that needed to be animated for each of the 3 levels (City, Space, Underwater).
The task was to create unexpected or “special” moments that match the playfulness of the illustrations. In addition, another unique aspect for us was to create a process that went from hand-drawn (cel) animation to the final deliverable (JSON files). Here are some of the animations.
Here's another video from the Google series on cybersecurity. We love how these turned out. As a studio with strong illustrators and the ability to draw highly customized art, we would often groan if someone asked us to include stock photography. But over the last couple of years, we've really grown to love and embrace the collage-style and the use of some strategically placed images. It definitely adds a level of seriousness that illustration alone would likely struggle with. And with the option to use AI images, it will only make get more interesting from here.
