Meta x Shopify Ad Campaign

I had the chance to jump on board with TIG when Optrix Media brought them in to create an explainer video highlighting Meta’s integration with Shopify. My role was to lead the design assets and help bring the story to life in a way that felt clear, engaging, and true to both brands.

Executive Producer:
Nick Herald
Producer:
Sam Watson
Animation Company:
Animation Director:
Oliver Lister
Design & Illustration:
Warren Bluck & Oliver Lister
Motion Designers:
Oliver Lister
Sound Design:
Sound Mix Post – Robin Clarke

2D Animation Assets

One of the biggest challenges was making sure the video stayed relevant in a digital world that’s always shifting. Instead of replicating the platforms literally (which would have aged quickly), I focused on creating simplified versions that captured their essence and aesthetics without feeling tied to specific UI details.

The project meant weaving together three of the most extensive brand guidelines in the world—Meta, Shopify, and Optrix—which was as intense as it was rewarding. The end result was a bold, polished ad for Meta that balanced clarity, consistency, and a fresh visual approach.

What really made this project fun was the mix of creative problem-solving and “design detective work.” Figuring out how to simplify complex platforms without losing their character felt like cracking a visual puzzle, and weaving three massive brand guidelines together was its own kind of high-stakes game. It reminded me why I love design: those moments where craft, strategy, and a little inventiveness collide—and you get to create something that just clicks.