Behind the Design: Designers on Designing (Design Concepts)

This cutting edge DVD set provides valuable insight into the minds and work of leading young designers. Each DVD includes two key segments - documentary-style interviews following successful design projects from concept through execution and visually-rich tutorials allowing user the opportunity to put the same tools and concepts to work, creating exemplary pieces for their design portfolio.

Brian J. Arnold earned his MFA in Screenwriting from University of Southern California School of Cinema and Television. During his 5 years with Nickelodeon Animation Studios he participated in a wide range of popular children's television animation. As an Editor, Sound Engineer and Animatic Editor, Brian was responsible for every aspect of the "Character and Story" process. He is currently an Academic Director at The Art Institutes International Minnesota and cofounder of Visual Culture, a Minneapolis based production company. Brendan J. Eddy began his career in 1994 creating a number of animations that were featured in both national and international film festivals. He also taught animation both in institutions and in private master classes, while creating animation for a variety of national clients. In 2003 he Founded Visual Culture with the intention of creating a community of artists focused on the central principles of compelling story, art, and design.