The New Age of Enlightenment

As the motion graphics designer for TEDx Syracuse, I worked with the design team to create the introduction video for the event themed “The New Age of Enlightenment.”  After coming in after the theme had already been developed, I wanted to give the new age a new meaning.  After collaborating with the lead organizer and design lead, I came up with a variety of conceptual directions.

The concept of the final video emphasized around how this new age of enlightenment uses the same ideals as Enlightenment, but with a modern lens.  We chose a quote from French philosopher Denis Diderot that demonstrated the goal of this TEDx event: looking at life with a new perspective.  The imagery fuses the Renaissance artwork and neon lights to create a emotion-provoking piece that set the groundwork for the New Age of Enlightenment.