1. SHOWREEL

Please select the showreel video below to view. My showreel includes 12 motion design projects.

Projects: 12 Projects | Time: 2:00 min

2. AWARD-WINNING BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS – AUGMENTED REALITY BOOK DESIGN
“How to Communicate Effectively with Anyone Anywhere” (Career Press)
Co-authored by Raúl Sánchez and Dan Bullock, Illustrated by Rod Sánchez

I am the Illustrator of the nonfiction award-winning business book on intercultural communication, How to Communicate Effectively with Anyone, Anywhere, (Career Press) co-authored by Raúl Sánchez and Dan Bullock. I led the design of the augmented reality (AR) learning experience of the book with the authors, where key illustrations are designed to animate through (AR) technology to unlock additional tips and demonstrate key business communication concepts, which resulted in the Axiom Business Book Award.

Regarding the cover design, I was asked by the publisher, Career Press to design and illustrate the cover of the book. I also directed the visual identity and motion design of the official book trailer, the augmented reality book trailer, as well as the online Amazon campaign.

Book Awards:

Official Book Trailer:

Cover Design and Illustration:

Interior Page Illustrations: Select a thumbnail to view the full image below.

Amazon Campaign Design:

Publications, Media, Awards, and Book Events: Select a thumbnail to view the full image below.

3. Film Designed with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
“Together We Rise”
A Film by Rod Sánchez, Music Composed by Rod Sánchez

From the historic Apollo 11 Moon Landing on July 20, 1969 to the launch of Artemis II orbiting the Moon on April 01, 2026, the film, “Together We Rise” traces humanity’s journey through a unifying idea that every step forward defines not only where we go, but who we become.

As the Artemis II crew – Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen – successfully completed their figure-eight flight path mission orbiting the Moon and returned safely back to Earth on April 10, 2026, their journey stands as a living continuation of a legacy carried across generations.

Through cinematic storytelling, visual art, and music, the film explores space as both a frontier of discovery and a mirror of our shared humanity. Each mission is built on the courage, curiosity, perseverance, and collaboration of those who came before, revealing not only our connection to the universe, but a deeper connection to one another. In celebrating this collective spirit, “Together We Rise” delivers a message of hope and global unity.

CREATIVE PROCESS:
“Together We Rise” blends hand-drawn illustration, cinematic storytelling, visual art, orchestral and electronic music, animation, and filmmaking designed with artificial intelligence (AI) to explore humanity’s connection to the universe and to one another.

The creative process reflects the spirit of space exploration, where tradition inspires future innovation, and where human collaboration transforms imagination into discovery. Hand-drawn elements honor humanity’s touch and generational legacy carried through every mission, while emerging creative technologies open new artistic possibilities, mirroring how innovation continues to shape humanity’s journey forward.

4. Educational Learning Game – StudyPop! (iOS Mobile App)

I led the team in the UX design strategy, overall branding/identity, and interaction design of the game, StudyPop! I designed the logo, created the animation sequences in the game’s opening splash page, timer countdown, and game environments. The results showed that interactive digital games are an efficient way for students to experience effective, contextualized learning.

TEAM:
Role:  Lead User Experience (UX) Designer
Team:  Directed a team of 2 designers
Tools:  Sketch, Zeplin, Photoshop, Illustrator
Timeline:  1 Year

Download StudyPop! in the App store – an educational game for iPhone / iPad.

5. ROCKEFELLER CENTER – EXHIBITION AND PUBLICATION:
193 International Flag Artwork Exhibition in Partnership with City Harvest

My artwork has been selected by committee for the Rockefeller Center – The Flag Project 2023 Exhibition which honors New Yorkers in need. Rockefeller Center partners with City Harvest, the world’s first and largest food rescue organization dedicated to feeding hungry New Yorkers.  My flag design is titled, “Give a Slice of Your Heart to the World” and was exhibited at Rockefeller Center and published in the Rockefeller Center Catalog.

•  On View:  April 3 – 30, 2023,  *open to the public 
•  Where:  Rockefeller Center, the heart of midtown Manhattan in New York City surrounding The Rink 
•  Information: Exhibition & Catalog
•  How to get involved to help feed hungry New Yorkers:  City Harvest   

Artwork: “Give a Slice of Your Heart to the World”

Publications: Select a thumbnail to view the full image below.

6. 2D PAINTING TO 3D ANIMATED FILM:
“One Vision”
Exhibition & Publications: The Guardian, The United Nations, The Wall Street Journal

“One Vision” invites you on a journey within a painting, reimagining the way we experience a 2-dimensional artwork into a 3-dimensional imagination symphony of cinematic storytelling, connection, and discovery. As Antoni Gaudí’s architectural wonder, “La Sagrada Familia” in Spain creates “organic unity” through “cathedral thinking,” the belief in building for future generations – “One Vision” strives to synchronize our universal heartbeat, honoring global unity among nations.

Media: Digital, Acrylic, Spray Paint on canvas
Film Credits: Motion Design, 3D Modeling, and Animation by Rod Sánchez. Music composed by Raúl Sánchez and Rod Sánchez (Sanchez 2winz).

2D Artwork: “One Vision”

3D Animated Film: “One Vision”
Music Composed by: Raúl Sánchez and Rod Sánchez (Sanchez 2winz)

Still Frames of Film: “One Vision”

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Publications and Media: Select a thumbnail to view the full image below.

7. MARKETING CAMPAIGN DESIGN:
The City University of New York (CUNY) – Baruch College
"The College of Possibilities Campaign”

I provided art direction and designed/illustrated The City University of New York (CUNY) – Baruch College "College of Possibilities Campaign” for (Fall, Spring, & Summer).  Each seasonal "paint splash" was created to help inspire the desire of learning, growing, and becoming – spreading awareness of the opportunities that The City University of New York (CUNY) – Baruch College offers.  Printed Advertisements have been published in Time Out NY, Metro NY, AM New York, to name a few.  Please see below for a full page Ad published in Time Out NY.

Design Contributions:
Art Direction, Brand Strategy, Graphic Design, Illustration, Brand Identity Design, Logo Design, Typography

Catalog Cover Illustration & Design: Fall, Spring, & Summer Semesters

Visual Identity: Baruch College Website

Time Out New York: Full-page Advertisement

Billboard Design: Subway Advertising in New York City

Media Campaign Applications: Select a thumbnail to view the full image below.

Online Banner Design: International Trade Program – Zicklin School of Business

9. BOOK COVER DESIGN AND ILLUSTRATION:
Penguin Random House | Scholastic Inc. | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | Career Press

I create book cover design solutions for various covers in the (grades K – 12) education market as well as in the trade market. My design and Illustration of the Random House Children’s Books, Fall 2008 Catalog Cover received a Silver Design Award from The Create Awards Winners Showcase and my illustrated book cover I created for “Into Reading” (¡Arriba la Lectura!) program with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, received a 2nd Place Design Award by The New England Book Show.

Design Contributions:
Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Illustration, Logo Design, Typography

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10. 2D PAINTING TO 3D ANIMATED FILM:
“Holding Your Light in Faith”

“Holding Your Light in Faith” is a journey into the darkness of the grieving heart. In a universe of sorrow – even in the darkness, the light of those we love lives in a frequency of light in the lantern of our heart. “Holding Your Light in Faith” attempts to resonate within this frequency, to give hope to families on the grieving heart journey.

Media: Digital Painting
Film Credits: Motion Design, 3D Modeling, and Animation by Rod Sánchez. Music composed by Raúl Sánchez and Rod Sanchez (Sanchez 2winz).

2D Artwork: “Holding Your Light in Faith”

3D Animated Film: “Holding Your Light in Faith”
Music Composed by: Raúl Sánchez and Rod Sánchez (Sanchez 2winz)

Still Frames of Film: “Holding Your Light in Faith”

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12. GALLERY OF ARTWORK:
Select Paintings

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Select Paintings:

Select Studies – Portrait and Still Life:

13. MURAL ARTWORK AND PUBLICATION:
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Artwork published in the “READ 180 – Real Book (Reading • Language • Learning)”

I was asked to create a large-scale mural artwork at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company (HMH). My artwork and I are featured in an interview piece by Erik Bryan titled, “Fantasy Job” with HMH Editor, Nicole Sclama. The feature is located in the “Career Focus: Book Editor” section of the book. I created this large-scale mural artwork in support of sharing the creative process of how fantasy book covers are designed in middle grade and teen fantasy fiction novels, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.