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David Sheldon-Hicks is the founder of Territory Studio, which specializes in world-building and storytelling for film and next-generation digital brand platforms. The studio has created visualizations for films such as Guardians of the Galaxy, The Martian, Ex Machina, Bladerunner 2049, and Dune. In this talk, Sheldon-Hicks explores the depiction of technology and AI in films and how these technologies can be used to inspire innovative design projects.
Speaker:
With a background in graphic design, David Sheldon-Hicks’ career began in digital media before moving into to the fast-paced world of music videos, where his passion for the craft and creativity of motion graphics led him to film, games, and commercial campaigns. As founder of Territory Studio, Sheldon-Hicks’ love of storytelling and technology has established his reputation for beautifully crafted graphic narratives across genres and media.
Today, Sheldon-Hicks’ multidisciplinary team attracts diverse briefs across entertainment, brands, installations, and emerging technologies. In recognition of the studio’s creative approach and achievements, Sheldon-Hicks was named one of Creative Review’s 2018 Creative Leaders 50. The studio has won The Motion Awards and D&AD Creative Advertising and Design Awards. In 2018, the studio’s work for Blade Runner 2049 was nominated for the annual Beazley Designs of the Year.
0:00 Introduction by Andrew Witt
3:47 Lecture by David Sheldon-Hicks
45:15 Q+A
David Sheldon-Hicks is the founder of Territory Studio, which specializes in world-building and storytelling for film and next-generation digital brand platforms. The studio has created visualizations for films such as Guardians of the Galaxy, The Martian, Ex Machina, Bladerunner 2049, and Dune. In this talk, Sheldon-Hicks explores the depiction of technology and AI in films and how these technologies can be used to inspire innovative design projects.
Speaker:
With a background in graphic design, David Sheldon-Hicks’ career began in digital media before moving into to the fast-paced world of music videos, where his passion for the craft and creativity of motion graphics led him to film, games, and commercial campaigns. As founder of Territory Studio, Sheldon-Hicks’ love of storytelling and technology has established his reputation for beautifully crafted graphic narratives across genres and media.
Today, Sheldon-Hicks’ multidisciplinary team attracts diverse briefs across entertainment, brands, installations, and emerging technologies. In recognition of the studio’s creative approach and achievements, Sheldon-Hicks was named one of Creative Review’s 2018 Creative Leaders 50. The studio has won The Motion Awards and D&AD Creative Advertising and Design Awards. In 2018, the studio’s work for Blade Runner 2049 was nominated for the annual Beazley Designs of the Year.
0:00 Introduction by Andrew Witt
3:47 Lecture by David Sheldon-Hicks
45:15 Q+A
