Product Designer + UI Motion Designer
Marno broodryk
I'm passionate about creating digital experiences where design and motion work together, bringing both systematic thinking and creative vision to every project.
Hi, I'm Marno! I'm a Product Designer and UI Motion Designer who accidentally fell in love with UX while creating motion graphics.
For the past eight years, I've been designing animations, product videos, and visual content—working with a wide variety of brands and creating motion for everything from mobile banking apps to AR-style product launches. But somewhere along the way, I started asking bigger questions: Why does this interaction feel right? How do users actually navigate this? What makes one product intuitive and another confusing?
That curiosity pulled me into product design. I completed Google's UX Design certification and discovered that my motion background gave me a unique perspective—I don't just design screens, I design the movements between them. Now I create end-to-end digital products where every interaction is thoughtfully designed and every transition moves with purpose.
I'm always learning something new, right now I'm exploring AI-enhanced design workflows, experimenting with spatial UI concepts, and diving deeper into design systems.
About Me
Over the past seven years, I've evolved from motion design into product design—building a skillset that combines cinematic motion expertise, user-centered methodology, and AI-enhanced workflows. My work spans UI animations and immersive videos to complete digital products from research to delivery.
Experience
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Upwork | Jan 2026 – Present
Specializing in immersive motion design and UI animation for digital products. Creating end-to-end product designs, UI animations, and motion-driven video content for clients ranging from startups to established brands. -
Upwork | Oct 2019 – Jan 2026
Architected immersive UI animations, spatial transitions, and AR-style overlays across mobile, web, and emerging tech. Delivered cinematic motion graphics, explainer videos, and data-driven narratives for product launches and brand campaigns. Led end-to-end creative direction using Figma and After Effects. -
We Edit Podcasts | June 2020 – Present
Managed post-production for 1,350+ podcast episodes across 70+ brands, delivering 25+ episodes monthly to tight deadlines. Enhanced visual storytelling through motion design, text animations, and multimedia elements. Streamlined workflows by integrating AI tools for transcript analysis and social clip creation. -
Inkfish Digital Marketing | July 2020 – October 2020
Designed digital marketing assets — social media graphics, blog visuals, and ads — for cohesive campaigns aligned with brand strategy. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to produce visuals that drove client engagement and met campaign objectives. -
Blogineur | October 2017 – October 2019
Developed a range of multimedia content including infographics, icons, and illustrations that enhanced blog engagement and strengthened brand identity. Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and consistent quality.
Combining business education with specialized training in UX design, motion graphics, and AI-enhanced workflows, my learning journey reflects my commitment to creating digital products that are both strategically sound and visually compelling.
EDUCATION & Certificates
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Coursera • 2025 - 2026
Comprehensive UX design training covering user research, wireframing, prototyping, high-fidelity design, and design systems. Completed 8-course specialization with hands-on projects demonstrating end-to-end product design process.
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Boston City Campus • 2015 - 2017
Business degree focused on management and marketing strategy, providing foundation in strategic thinking, consumer behavior, and brand communication. -
University of South Africa • 2014 - 2015
Foundational business education covering entrepreneurship principles, small business management, and strategic business planning.
EDUCATION
Certificates
Google Prompting Essentials
Google • July 2025
Advanced prompt engineering techniques for effective AI tool usage, enabling more precise, intentional, and creative outputs from a wide range of generative AI platforms and workflows.
Google AI Essentials
Google • July 2025
AI fundamentals and practical applications for design workflows, creative processes, and AI integration for enhanced ideation, workflow automation, and creative exploration.
Figma UI UX Design Advanced
Udemy • August 2024
Advanced Figma techniques for professional UI/UX design, including design systems, advanced prototyping, component libraries, and collaborative team design workflows.
Motion Design with Figma: Animations, Motion Graphics, UX/UI
Udemy • June 2025
Specialized training in Figma-based motion design, covering UI animations, motion graphics, and interaction design principles for creating engaging digital product experiences.
Master Digital Product Design: UX Research & UI Design
Udemy • July 2025
Advanced training in digital product design methodology, covering comprehensive UX research techniques and UI design best practices for creating user-centered digital experiences.
After Effects - Motion Graphics & Data Visualization
Udemy • February 2020
Advanced After Effects training focused on motion graphics and data visualization techniques, including animated charts, infographics, and data-driven storytelling.
My EXPERTISE
As a motion-first product designer, I leverage AI tools to accelerate workflows while maintaining creative control. I design complete digital products—from research and wireframes to polished UI—and bring them to life through purposeful animation and high-impact video content that helps users understand and connect with what they're experiencing.
End-to-End Product Design
From early UX research and wireframing to polished UI systems, I design digital products that prioritize clarity, usability, and visual consistency, ensuring seamless experiences from concept to launch.
Motion-Driven Product Videos
I create explainer videos, product demos, and launch assets that transform complex functionality into clear, engaging narratives, helping users understand and connect with digital products quickly.
Design Systems & Brand Consistency
I build scalable design systems and cohesive visual languages that maintain consistency across static interfaces, animated content, and product touchpoints, ensuring unified experiences throughout the product ecosystem.
Immersive Visual Storytelling
I craft cinematic motion graphics and spatial UI animations, from interactive prototypes to data visualisations, that turn technical concepts into intuitive, visually compelling experiences across web, mobile, and beyond.
UI Animation & Micro-interactions
Leveraging Figma Smart Animate and After Effects, I design purposeful motion that enhances usability, guides user attention, and creates delightful moments throughout the product experience.
AI-Enhanced Design Workflows
Integrating AI tools to accelerate ideation, enhance workflows, and explore creative possibilities—backed by Google AI certification and hands-on experimentation with Anthropic Claude, Leonardo AI, Figma Weave, and other emerging design technologies.
Testimonials
“Marno has been an outstanding freelancer, supporting me with graphics and video for multiple campaigns. He is an excellent communicator, consistently delivers high-quality work, and always meets our timelines and budget. He would be a valuable asset to any team!”
— Olivia Santucci, Senior Marketing Manager @ Owl Solutions
“Working with Marno was an absolute pleasure. He played a crucial role in executing a complex, multi-channel campaign at Union Station, managing a wide range of print and digital assets with confidence and precision.
Marno is a reliable, collaborative partner who communicates clearly and works effectively under pressure. He met every deadline with ease and brought a high level of professionalism to the entire process. I highly recommend Marno to any team looking for a dependable, talented designer who truly understands campaign execution.”
— Irina Zusman, Founder @ BagsAway
“A talented designer to work with from project ideation to completion. His grasp on conceptualizing ideas is a key asset that any employer can benefit from. Willing to learn from experienced designers and able to interpret and apply feedback effectively. Marno's team-orientated attitude allows him to easily slot into a company's culture just like he easily slotted into ours. We only wish him success to all future creative endeavors.”
— Jan-Hendrik Els, Senior Designer @ Inkfish Digital Marketing
Beyond Design
Chasing Trails & Mountain Views
Hiking through nature to clear my head and find inspiration—whether it's weekend escapes or quick morning trails where I recharge.
Exploring New Places
Always planning the next adventure—whether it's discovering hidden spots locally or exploring cultures and landscapes overseas.
Making Friends With Animals
Cats, dogs, meerkats, exotic wildlife—if it has fur, feathers, or scales, I'm probably stopping to admire it or snap a photo.
Get In Touch
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