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The Enlightened

The Enlightened is a motion graphics reel made with Adobe Photoshop and After Effects. It imagines a world where government conspiracies are true and serves as a creative exploration of mystery and intrigue.

Motion Graphics

1. the concept

The Enlightened is a fictional show about a secretive, manipulative organization with hidden control over government, finance, media, and technology.

The group is ruthless, willing to use violence to maintain secrecy and power.
Reporters and journalists attempt to expose them, leading to a battle of information and control.
The show culminates with their identities — and the truth — finally being revealed.

This title sequence explores the mystery, paranoia, and hidden influence of the group, setting the tone for the series.

2. inspiration

I pulled inspiration from sequences and media that embody conspiracy, secrecy, and layered storytelling:

Godzilla (2014) - classified files, redacted text, and official documents.
Gravity Falls - cryptic symbols and hidden codes.
Inside Job (Netflix) - satirical conspiracy-driven collage style.
Catch Me If You Can - playful collage/animated cutout style that layers story through design.
Existing conspiracy theories - exaggerated visual tropes of secrecy and hidden symbols that feed into the narrative.

3. Finding a Style

I chose a collage aesthetic mixing cutout photography, text, and textures.

Collage creates an atmosphere of chaotic secrecy — everything is visible, but fragmented.
High-contrast type, redacted documents, and symbolic overlays mirror the group’s manipulation of truth.
Grain, glitch, and layering amplify paranoia, suggesting information is being hidden in plain sight.

4. StoryBoard

Explain how defining roles and responsibilities prevents bottlenecks and ensures accountability.
Suggest using project management tools to track assignments and deadlines.

5. Final Title Sequence

Encourage the use of templates and presets to speed up repetitive tasks and maintain consistency across projects.
Discuss how building and maintaining a design system (e.g., in Figma) streamlines collaboration and handoff.

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Beyond Fashion Clothing Designer

Together with a team of five students and one professor, I helped design and bring to life 8 unique outfits inspired by the theme “On the Table.” We also modeled the collection in the school's Beyond Fashion Show, showcasing our shared creative vision on the runway.

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Beyond Fashion Clothing Designer

Together with a team of five students and one professor, I helped design and bring to life 8 unique outfits inspired by the theme “On the Table.” We also modeled the collection in the school's Beyond Fashion Show, showcasing our shared creative vision on the runway.

Blog Cover Image

Physical

2025

Beyond Fashion Clothing Designer

Together with a team of five students and one professor, I helped design and bring to life 8 unique outfits inspired by the theme “On the Table.” We also modeled the collection in the school's Beyond Fashion Show, showcasing our shared creative vision on the runway.

Email :

morganbestdesigns@gmail.com

LinkedIn :

www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-best-designs

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The Enlightened

The Enlightened is a motion graphics reel made with Adobe Photoshop and After Effects. It imagines a world where government conspiracies are true and serves as a creative exploration of mystery and intrigue.

Motion Graphics

1. the concept

The Enlightened is a fictional show about a secretive, manipulative organization with hidden control over government, finance, media, and technology.

The group is ruthless, willing to use violence to maintain secrecy and power.
Reporters and journalists attempt to expose them, leading to a battle of information and control.
The show culminates with their identities — and the truth — finally being revealed.

This title sequence explores the mystery, paranoia, and hidden influence of the group, setting the tone for the series.

2. inspiration

I pulled inspiration from sequences and media that embody conspiracy, secrecy, and layered storytelling:

Godzilla (2014) - classified files, redacted text, and official documents.
Gravity Falls - cryptic symbols and hidden codes.
Inside Job (Netflix) - satirical conspiracy-driven collage style.
Catch Me If You Can - playful collage/animated cutout style that layers story through design.
Existing conspiracy theories - exaggerated visual tropes of secrecy and hidden symbols that feed into the narrative.

3. Finding a Style

I chose a collage aesthetic mixing cutout photography, text, and textures.

Collage creates an atmosphere of chaotic secrecy — everything is visible, but fragmented.
High-contrast type, redacted documents, and symbolic overlays mirror the group’s manipulation of truth.
Grain, glitch, and layering amplify paranoia, suggesting information is being hidden in plain sight.

4. StoryBoard

Explain how defining roles and responsibilities prevents bottlenecks and ensures accountability.
Suggest using project management tools to track assignments and deadlines.

5. Final Title Sequence

Encourage the use of templates and presets to speed up repetitive tasks and maintain consistency across projects.
Discuss how building and maintaining a design system (e.g., in Figma) streamlines collaboration and handoff.

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Digital Driver's License

I designed a digital driver’s license concept for New York State that blends urban grunge with modern usability. The app channels the city’s raw, edgy aesthetic while keeping all essential information clear and accessible.

Blog Cover Image

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Digital Driver's License

I designed a digital driver’s license concept for New York State that blends urban grunge with modern usability. The app channels the city’s raw, edgy aesthetic while keeping all essential information clear and accessible.

Blog Cover Image

UI/UX

2025

Digital Driver's License

I designed a digital driver’s license concept for New York State that blends urban grunge with modern usability. The app channels the city’s raw, edgy aesthetic while keeping all essential information clear and accessible.

Blog Cover Image

Physical

2025

Beyond Fashion Clothing Designer

Together with a team of five students and one professor, I helped design and bring to life 8 unique outfits inspired by the theme “On the Table.” We also modeled the collection in the school's Beyond Fashion Show, showcasing our shared creative vision on the runway.

Blog Cover Image

Physical

2025

Beyond Fashion Clothing Designer

Together with a team of five students and one professor, I helped design and bring to life 8 unique outfits inspired by the theme “On the Table.” We also modeled the collection in the school's Beyond Fashion Show, showcasing our shared creative vision on the runway.

Blog Cover Image

Physical

2025

Beyond Fashion Clothing Designer

Together with a team of five students and one professor, I helped design and bring to life 8 unique outfits inspired by the theme “On the Table.” We also modeled the collection in the school's Beyond Fashion Show, showcasing our shared creative vision on the runway.

Email :

morganbestdesigns@gmail.com

LinkedIn :

www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-best-designs

Resume

Spotlight Piece

Take a look

Available for work

The Enlightened

The Enlightened is a motion graphics reel made with Adobe Photoshop and After Effects. It imagines a world where government conspiracies are true and serves as a creative exploration of mystery and intrigue.

Motion Graphics

1. the concept

The Enlightened is a fictional show about a secretive, manipulative organization with hidden control over government, finance, media, and technology.

The group is ruthless, willing to use violence to maintain secrecy and power.
Reporters and journalists attempt to expose them, leading to a battle of information and control.
The show culminates with their identities — and the truth — finally being revealed.

This title sequence explores the mystery, paranoia, and hidden influence of the group, setting the tone for the series.

2. inspiration

I pulled inspiration from sequences and media that embody conspiracy, secrecy, and layered storytelling:

Godzilla (2014) - classified files, redacted text, and official documents.
Gravity Falls - cryptic symbols and hidden codes.
Inside Job (Netflix) - satirical conspiracy-driven collage style.
Catch Me If You Can - playful collage/animated cutout style that layers story through design.
Existing conspiracy theories - exaggerated visual tropes of secrecy and hidden symbols that feed into the narrative.

3. Finding a Style

I chose a collage aesthetic mixing cutout photography, text, and textures.

Collage creates an atmosphere of chaotic secrecy — everything is visible, but fragmented.
High-contrast type, redacted documents, and symbolic overlays mirror the group’s manipulation of truth.
Grain, glitch, and layering amplify paranoia, suggesting information is being hidden in plain sight.

4. StoryBoard

Explain how defining roles and responsibilities prevents bottlenecks and ensures accountability.
Suggest using project management tools to track assignments and deadlines.

5. Final Title Sequence

Encourage the use of templates and presets to speed up repetitive tasks and maintain consistency across projects.
Discuss how building and maintaining a design system (e.g., in Figma) streamlines collaboration and handoff.

More to Discover

Blog Cover Image

UI/UX

2025

Digital Driver's License

I designed a digital driver’s license concept for New York State that blends urban grunge with modern usability. The app channels the city’s raw, edgy aesthetic while keeping all essential information clear and accessible.

Blog Cover Image

UI/UX

2025

Digital Driver's License

I designed a digital driver’s license concept for New York State that blends urban grunge with modern usability. The app channels the city’s raw, edgy aesthetic while keeping all essential information clear and accessible.

Blog Cover Image

UI/UX

2025

Digital Driver's License

I designed a digital driver’s license concept for New York State that blends urban grunge with modern usability. The app channels the city’s raw, edgy aesthetic while keeping all essential information clear and accessible.

Blog Cover Image

Physical

2025

Beyond Fashion Clothing Designer

Together with a team of five students and one professor, I helped design and bring to life 8 unique outfits inspired by the theme “On the Table.” We also modeled the collection in the school's Beyond Fashion Show, showcasing our shared creative vision on the runway.

Blog Cover Image

Physical

2025

Beyond Fashion Clothing Designer

Together with a team of five students and one professor, I helped design and bring to life 8 unique outfits inspired by the theme “On the Table.” We also modeled the collection in the school's Beyond Fashion Show, showcasing our shared creative vision on the runway.

Blog Cover Image

Physical

2025

Beyond Fashion Clothing Designer

Together with a team of five students and one professor, I helped design and bring to life 8 unique outfits inspired by the theme “On the Table.” We also modeled the collection in the school's Beyond Fashion Show, showcasing our shared creative vision on the runway.

Email :

morganbestdesigns@gmail.com

LinkedIn :

www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-best-designs

Resume

Spotlight Piece

Take a look