fabian tejada

About Fabian Tejada Fabian Tejada is a Motion Designer based in Tucson, Arizona. He is the founder of De Los Angeles studio, where he crafts design and motion for advocacy, documentary, and advertising clients. Fabian's love for design started with an internship program in high school, which led him to pursue a BFA and MFA in Computer Art at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. During his time there, he discovered his passion for using animation as a powerful storytelling device, which has been a driving force throughout his career.

Over the years, Fabian has worked with numerous high-profile clients, including USAID, Environmental Defense Fund, The Word Bank, The Pew Research Center, Gallagher & Associates, PBS News Hour, Vox, Bloomberg News, and more. He has also lent his talent as a freelance motion designer to top-notch studios like Imaginary Forces, Pentagram, 2x4, The Mill, Brand New School, Vice, and Viacom.

Fabian's exceptional work has earned him numerous accolades throughout his career. His contribution to First Lady Michelle Obama’s #votingsquad initiative in 2020 was selected by AIGA as one of the top 50 Design projects in Washington, DC. In June 2018, he was awarded a Capital Emmy award for his contribution to the documentary short ‘Did Rats start the Drug War? Additionally, Fabian led the animation team at Imaginary Forces in the now-iconic Mad Men title sequence in 2007.

Apart from his commercial projects, Fabian loves to collaborate with filmmakers and volunteer for Creative Mornings and AIGA to inspire and gain inspiration from others. When he is not designing or animating, he enjoys spending time with his family or going on bike rides around Tucson.