Hey, I'm Valeri✌️
I was born on August 2, 1991, and as a kid, I loved drawing and making things out of everyday stuff. I was obsessed with watching animal documentaries on National Geographic and Disney movies, especially ones with animals like The Lion King, The Jungle Book, Tarzan, and Balto. I used to sketch in the margins of my notebooks while school didn't really grab my attention.
So I decided
to start my first creative business. It was all about drawing cool stuff on walls. I did some pretty interesting projects, but I always felt like I wasn't reaching my full creative potential.
My interest in creativity led me
to start studying visual communication, which is a four-year degree. And in my second year, I was introduced to After Effects. In the beginning, it was really confusing, and I didn't understand the software. It was frustrating, but I didn't give up. I watched a lot of tutorials and took some online courses to practice more. Eventually, my skills improved, and I became one of the best motion designers in my class.
In the fourth and final year of my degree,
I started working as a junior motion designer at a visual studio. I worked there for a year and learned a lot about the complex animation project process. And when COVID hit, I decided to pursue freelance work and left my dream job.
I got into freelancing because
I wanted the freedom to work on cool projects I enjoyed and also share my knowledge with others. I started teaching at branding companies, giving lessons to talented students, and posting free tutorials on YouTube and Instagram. The positive impact I had on my audience encouraged me to step up my teaching game.
In recent years,
I've created digital courses specifically for graphic designers, illustrators, and newbie motion designers. I aim to help creative entrepreneurs boost their earnings by expanding their services. That's why I created Design in Motion School—an online platform where anyone can quickly pick up After Effects and kickstart a successful career in Motion Design.
Things you should know about me
I'm all about making positive changes and improving in every area of my life - whether it's my personal life, work, or relationships. My family is super important to me, especially my sister and mom. They've always supported me and given me the freedom to explore my passions. My main aim is to become the best version of myself and unleash my creativity to the fullest. To make that happen, I focus on being disciplined and committed to my goals.
I am a simple guy with a passion for movement
I used to be a breakdancer, but now I enjoy calisthenics outdoors or hitting the gym. It's like meditation for me. I'm also a big fan of the animal kingdom, especially the big cats. In my free time, I enjoy traveling outdoors, drawing, listening to music, and creating cool motion graphics.
Have a Question?
Feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have, and I will do my best to provide helpful answers.
