Introduction : The theory and practice of motion design / R. Brian Stone Part 1. Theoretical perspectives : Section 1. Interdisciplinary influences and origins : Liberating words from the printed page / Dan Boyarski The evolution of the motion graphic design discipline seen through its definitions over time / Clarisa E. Carubin Motion in graphic design: interdisciplinary references for teaching / Camila Afanador-Llach Re-framing design: engaging form, meaning, and media / Jennifer Bernstein Section 2. Communication theory : Figures of speech and motion design / Bruno Ribeiro Understanding text::image composites in title sequences / Michael Betancourt Towards the cumulative effect of expository motion graphics: how visual explanations resonate with audiences / Spencer Barnes Section 3. Science and perception : Motion attracts attention / Elaine Froehlich A conversation with Daniel Alenquer, Playerium
Part 2. Practice & application : Section 1. Brand building and identities : A conversation with Guy Wolstenholme and Jon Hewitt, Moving Brands Identities in motion: logo introductions as brand-building narratives / David Peacock A conversation with Jakob Trollbäck, Trollbäck+Company Section 2. Interface and interaction design : Navigating VOX/UI: the integration of motion in a voice-controlled information system / Andre Murnieks A conversation with Jeff Arnold, Microsoft Energetic alpha: a design continuum created through collaboration / Gretchen C. Rinnert, Aoife Mooney and Marianne Martens Section 3. Narrative and storytelling : A conversation with Kyle Cooper, Prologue Films The blurry intersection of illustration and animation / Adam Osgood A conversation with Karin Fong, Imaginary Forces Section 4. Space and environment : Motion design in the context of place / Cotter Christian and Catherine Normoyle Motion design: application and impact on the exhibition experience, from theory to practice / Christina Lyons
Section 5. Experimental visualizations & new applications : Fragmented motion: split-screen and asynchronous video / Steven Hoskins
A conversation with Isabel Meirelles, author of Design for Information
A conversation with Matt Pasternack, InfoMotion
Section 6. Educating motion designers : Notes from the classroom / R. Brian Stone
Understanding motion literacy through systems and behaviors / Heather Shaw
Practitioner perspectives on educating motion designers / Kyle Cooper, Daniel Alenquer, Karin Fong, Guy Wolstenholme and Jon Hewitt, Isabel Meirelles, Jakob Trollbäck.