Susan is a storyteller & multi-media film designer
I’m most proud to have designed film title sequences and compelling content via graphic design and motion for over twenty-five (25) Pixar and Disney films and shorts. All made possible by XL teamwork and fluid connections to art direction, timing and storytelling—in Studio settings.
My background in advertising design and photography, alongside obsessions with filmmaking, art history & typography, elevate any project on any platform. I bring curiosity, culture and a detailed sensibility to productions of all kinds.
My foundation in the arts began as a professional large-format darkroom printer and colorist in Colorado. Television and ad agency production was soon to follow… but designing for feature films in LA and NorCal won my heart forever.
I’m a firm believer that any designer must understand all the hats in production to be clever and communicative. Only then can you be your best professional self—and a more immersive storyteller.
“I am a great fan of Susan.
She has an excellent aesthetic sense and a deep knowledge of both the tech
and history of cinematic graphic design. She is highly organized and an all-around joy to work with.”
— Torbin Bullock, Motion Picture Editor, Pixar Animation Studios & Skydance Animation
Susan is a filmmaker's secret weapon. She became the film’s Art Director and was credited accordingly.
Her high aesthetic standards and attention to detail elevated TYRUS into a piece of art itself.
I unequivocally recommend her to any director, producer, or project manager.”
— Pamela Tom, Director/Producer, TYRUS (PBS American Masters)
“Susan has an incredibly strong work ethic and continues to go above and beyond
what was required for our project; giving us a strong creative advantage in the marketplace.
I look forward to working with her again in any capacity.”
— Tamara Khalaf, Manager of Design, Walt Disney Animation Studios
“Susan is a consummate artist, designer, stylist and visionary. Trained with a classical eye in design,
storytelling and the art of entertainment, she is thoughtful, methodical, and simply genius.”
— Leslie Iwerks, President/Director/Producer, Iwerks & Co.