The New York Times
Quietly intense animations depicting natural disasters.
Quietly intense moments, frozen in time and suspended in mystery, Thomas crafts animations for The New York Times and their feature exploring the impact of climate change on natural disasters and how preparation can be the key to saving lives.
In his signature enigmatic style, Thomas depicts a range of natural elements from forest fires to hurricanes and floods, imbuing the scenes with a subtle intensity.
Brief
A project with a quick turnaround, Thomas approached the scenes in his signature style, with subtle animation and intentional movement that serves to remind readers of the dangers of climate emergencies. Designed to accompany a quiz which aims to educate people on natural disasters and allow people to further prepare, Thomas' animations feature realistic aspects to further enhance the valuable information being portrayed.
Design
Passionate about evoking emotion through digital precision with texture and edge, Thomas' style worked perfectly for the brief to craft evocative pieces that are both beautiful and dangerous.