New Employee Orientation

Art Direction / Branding

My Role

I was responsible for gathering inspiration, sketching, design, and production. I also collaborated with other designs and oversaw multiple contractors in bringing my designs to life in 3D environments.

Background

This project reimagined the digital experience for Microsoft's New Employee Orientation during the pandemic. I designed universal abstract forms separate from language, location, or cultural identity. Each section uses color and motion to translate the intention behind the onboarding content. In total, NEO is formed by four parts: Taking care of you; Working together in a thriving culture; Empowering the world together; and A platform for your purpose. I assisted in directing a team of designers, motion designers, and 3D artists.

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Arc of red glass.
Dark bloom with illuminated edges.
Slightly illuminated abstract bloom.
Fully illuminated abstract bloom.
Swirl of green glass.
Drawing of a blue circular form.
Close-up of iridescent, translucent, colorful glass form with smooth, flowing curves and cool colors including blue and green.
Sketch of two red abstractions converging.
Close-up of iridescent, translucent, colorful glass form with smooth, flowing curves and warm colors including red and orange.
A digital illustration with yellow and orange organic shapes and lines on a light pastel gradient background.
Close-up of a swirling orange and black form expanding outward.
A digital illustration of a green organic shape flowing from left to right on a light pastel gradient background.
Close-up of iridescent, translucent, colorful glass form with smooth, flowing curves and cool colors including green and gold.
Notebook with bloom render.
Poster with bloom render.

Explorations

Close-up of a reflective, iridescent surface with colorful light reflections, possibly a piece of holographic material or polished metal.
Close-up of blue sheets with white push pins inserted in a staggered pattern, set against a blue background.
Close-up of illuminated neon light tubes in orange, pink, and blue colors arranged in a twisting pattern against a dark background.
A row of colorful, illuminated rectangular panels arranged in an arc on a dark surface, creating a vibrant, futuristic display.
Close-up of iridescent, translucent, colorful glass form with smooth, flowing blue and clear shapes forming a circle.
Bright pink neon lightning bolt reflected on a dark water surface.
Close-up of a sleek, iridescent abstracted book.
A close-up of a prism dispersing light into a rainbow spectrum.
Abstract form featuring a curved, glowing structure with cyan, purple, and blue hues against a dark background with floating light dots.