Hi. I’m Dave.
Motion Designer based in Sydney.

Making things move in 2D & 3D.
Hard surface modelling.
Organic modelling.
Art Direction.
Animated UI assets.
Graphic design.

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A collection of stills from different self-motivated projects.


I enjoy  exploring different looks and styles, mixing elements, experimenting with new simulation techniques and pushing the boundaries of where my work can go.
A collection of work from different periods of my career.

Commercial Playgrounds

A range of commercial playground designs, new commercial play systems designed and developed from conception to production, examples of tooling for new products, and custom/one-off solutions for a range of clients.
A collection of work from different periods of my career.

Agency Work

A test apparatus & sales tool for transparent RRAM technology coupled with a transparent, digital touch screen. A test apparatus for sensing ethylene levels of fresh food produced in cold storage.

My career began as industrial designer, graduating from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). From there, I worked primarily within the commercial play industry, designing play systems for some of Australia's largest companies. This involved developing a range of commercial play systems that have now been installed across the globe, pushing the boundaries of what could be achieved in commercial play settings, and working on complex projects for companies such as McDonalds, Vodafone, Donut King, Nike and the largest hospitality groups in the country.

With the pandemic of 2020 throwing up a few curveballs, I took the time to explore other industries. After several months of study in the area of UX (User Experience), I began exploring the world of motion design - and the rest is history. I immersed myself in courses from School of Motion, Houdini School and Mograph.com, and continue to embrace and absorb as much knowledge about the space as I can. Combining a decade's worth of hard-surface modelling with an appetite for simulations, mograph and tackling complicated effects, I endeavour to be flexible enough to tackle any problem head-on.

When it's time to kick back, I'm a soccer tragic (Arsenal, Sydney FC), love live music, travel, dining and getting outdoors.

Let's connect and make something great.

+61 466 669 559

dpolodesign@gmail.com