Hi, I'm Ted Hanik.

I'm a motion designer, editor, animator, and visual storyteller with more than two decades of experience helping brands communicate complex ideas through engaging video. My career has taken me from working on The Simpsons to creating broadcast graphics, commercials, social campaigns, explainers, educational content, and AI-assisted creative.

While I love great design and polished animation, what motivates me most is creating work that actually connects with people. Whether it's a 15-second social spot or a long-form documentary, I'm always looking for the story underneath the visuals.

Outside of client work, I've become increasingly interested in health, human performance, and nervous system regulation. Those interests led me to write Still Here: Waking Up in Springfield, a book about burnout, identity, resilience, and finding a healthier rhythm after years in the creative industry. Many of the ideas that shape my personal life—simplicity, movement, recovery, and meaningful work—also influence how I approach creative projects.

I'm always excited to collaborate with people and organizations doing meaningful work, especially in health, education, technology, and mission-driven brands.

When I'm not behind a computer, you'll usually find me working out, riding my OneWheel, spending time with my wife and two boys, or sketching ideas for the next project.

Thanks for stopping by—I hope we have the opportunity to create something great together.