"Hm... what if this could be different?"
Growing up, I always had an irresistible urge to take apart toys or build complex Lego structures that defied the instruction manual. My curiosity was never just about understanding things—it was about imagining how they could be different, better, or more interesting.
You see, "Hm..." isn't just my initials; it's my design philosophy. "Hm..." is the sound of curiosity, the start of a question. It's the moment right before a new perspective emerges.
I am Hanson Ma, a graphic designer based in California with an emphasis in brand, packaging, and motion design.
Growing up, I always had an irresistible urge to take apart toys or build complex Lego structures that defied the instruction manual. My curiosity was never just about understanding things—it was about imagining how they could be different, better, or more interesting.
You see, "Hm..." isn't just my initials; it's my design philosophy. "Hm..." is the sound of curiosity, the start of a question. It's the moment right before a new perspective emerges.
I am Hanson Ma, a graphic designer based in California with an emphasis in brand, packaging, and motion design.
Recognition
Mirage
Red Movie Awards 2024, Selected
Los Angeles Cinematography Awards 2024,
Best Animated Film Cinematography, Best Animated Film
ARFF Amerstdam 2024, Nominee
Filmmakers Connect Awards 2024, Best Animation
New York Film Awards 2024, Best Picture
New York Film Awards 2024, Best Animation
Monza Film Fest 2024, Best Animation
PRINT Awards 2024, Motion Graphics & Video
ADC Young Ones 2024, Gold Cube
ADC Young Ones 2024, Merit
Dumbo Film Festival 2024, Semi-Finalist
Absurd Film Festival 2024, Best Micro Short
Fantasy/Sci-Fi Film Festival 2024, Best Micro Short
Festigious Los Angeles 2024, Best Animation
Los Angeles Film Awards 2024, Best Sci-Fi
The Cine Saga Review
Reale Film Festival 2024, Best Micro Short
Top Shorts 2024, Best Animation
Film Critical Space Review
MovieFest UK Review
Short Films Matter Review
Behance Feature - 3D Motion, After Effects
Tiptree Redesign
Dieline Editorial Feature
Noctua Redesign
Pentawards 2023 Silver
ADC Young Ones 2023 Shortlist
Dr. Teal's Redesign
Pentawards 2023 Gold
Graphis New Talent Awards 2023, Silver
Type Trends Lookbook 2023
ADC Young Ones 2023, Bronze Cube
Dieline Editorial Feature
Rocket Lab Redesign
Graphis New Talent Awards 2024, Silver
Gravity: Title Sequence
Graphis New Talent Awards 2024, Honorable Mention
Tabletop Simulator
ADC Young Ones 2023 Shortlist
Netflix: DARK Collector's Edition
Pentawards 2022 Shortlist
ArtCenter Student Gallery
Mirage, Rocket Lab Redesign, Noctua Redesign, Gravity Title Sequence, Tabletop Simulator, Dr. Teal’s Redesign, DREAMS_
VoyageLA Editorial Feature
Meet Hanson Ma
Shoutout LA Editorial Feature
Meet Hanson Ma | Graphic Design Student
Red Movie Awards 2024, Selected
Los Angeles Cinematography Awards 2024,
Best Animated Film Cinematography, Best Animated Film
ARFF Amerstdam 2024, Nominee
Filmmakers Connect Awards 2024, Best Animation
New York Film Awards 2024, Best Picture
New York Film Awards 2024, Best Animation
Monza Film Fest 2024, Best Animation
PRINT Awards 2024, Motion Graphics & Video
ADC Young Ones 2024, Gold Cube
ADC Young Ones 2024, Merit
Dumbo Film Festival 2024, Semi-Finalist
Absurd Film Festival 2024, Best Micro Short
Fantasy/Sci-Fi Film Festival 2024, Best Micro Short
Festigious Los Angeles 2024, Best Animation
Los Angeles Film Awards 2024, Best Sci-Fi
The Cine Saga Review
Reale Film Festival 2024, Best Micro Short
Top Shorts 2024, Best Animation
Film Critical Space Review
MovieFest UK Review
Short Films Matter Review
Behance Feature - 3D Motion, After Effects
Tiptree Redesign
Dieline Editorial Feature
Noctua Redesign
Pentawards 2023 Silver
ADC Young Ones 2023 Shortlist
Dr. Teal's Redesign
Pentawards 2023 Gold
Graphis New Talent Awards 2023, Silver
Type Trends Lookbook 2023
ADC Young Ones 2023, Bronze Cube
Dieline Editorial Feature
Rocket Lab Redesign
Graphis New Talent Awards 2024, Silver
Gravity: Title Sequence
Graphis New Talent Awards 2024, Honorable Mention
Tabletop Simulator
ADC Young Ones 2023 Shortlist
Netflix: DARK Collector's Edition
Pentawards 2022 Shortlist
ArtCenter Student Gallery
Mirage, Rocket Lab Redesign, Noctua Redesign, Gravity Title Sequence, Tabletop Simulator, Dr. Teal’s Redesign, DREAMS_
VoyageLA Editorial Feature
Meet Hanson Ma
Shoutout LA Editorial Feature
Meet Hanson Ma | Graphic Design Student
Education
Experience
Apple - Sunnyvale, CA
Junior Designer
Marcom Design Intern
Dieline - Freelance
Visual Designer
Chase Design Group - Freelance
Motion Designer
INDUSTRY - Portland, OR
Brand and Communication Design Intern
ArtCenter College of Design - Pasadena, CA
Teaching Assistant
Junior Designer
Marcom Design Intern
Dieline - Freelance
Visual Designer
Chase Design Group - Freelance
Motion Designer
INDUSTRY - Portland, OR
Brand and Communication Design Intern
ArtCenter College of Design - Pasadena, CA
Teaching Assistant
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