Making innovative brands easy to understand
and easier to love through visual storytelling.
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Making innovative brands easy to understand
and easier to love through visual storytelling.
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Evan Hinthorne
Art Director
Motion Designer
Making innovative brands easy to understand
and easier to love through visual storytelling.
Making innovative brands easy to understand
and easier to love through visual storytelling.
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Work
Working with the Best
Featured Projects
A selection of motion, strategy, and storytelling in action
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About
About
Hi,
I'm Evan
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I help brands like GitHub, Fred Hutch, and BBC Studios tell clearer, bolder stories through art direction and motion design.
Six years ago, I co-founded Story Orbit Creative, a motion design studio I built so that I could lead end-to-end creative work for truly forward-thinking teams.
Running my own studio pushed me to grow in ways few professional experiences can. It reshaped how I lead, collaborate, and navigate creative challenges.
And somewhere along the way, I discovered the real reason I love design—because it helps people feel seen, understood, and part of something bigger through brand stories and shared missions.
Today, that’s where I focus my energy and where I do my best work.
The Why Behind My Work
The Why Behind My Work
Reframe & Rethink
Bold ideas start with one question: what if? I help teams turn that curiosity into real results. For example:
What if I worked remotely from SE Asia to bring fresh perspectives to my work?
What if I started my own design studio to help teams bring their ideas to life, from tech startups to non-profits?
What if I helped brands build communities where people truly feel seen and belong?
People First, Always
"Treat humans like humans." This simple advice from a client stuck with me, and it’s shaped how I lead ever since. I create spaces where developers geek out over code and designers obsess over pixels, because when people bring their full selves to work, teams push boundaries, clients win big, and audiences lean in.
Fun Wins
The best work happens when people love what they do. Forbes says teams having fun are 21% more productive (and, honestly, I'd say they're being modest). At Story Orbit, fun was a core value, and I bring that energy to every project. (Sometimes it means building a video game—keep scrolling, you’ll find it.) When teams are having fun, they don't even realize they’re going the extra mile. Who doesn't want to be having more fun?
Game: Career Quest
Game: Career Quest
Career Quest
Discover the pivotal moments that shaped my creative journey 🎮
Contact
Contact
Great Ideas Deserve Great Stories
Great Ideas Deserve Great Stories
Ready to make your brand easy to understand and easier to love?
Why the circle logo?
The symbol is the alchemical sign for the sun and was inspired by The Creative Act by Rick Rubin (you can spot the book on the desk at the top of this site).
Rubin saw it as a representation of creative energy and limitless potential. To me, it’s a reminder that, like sunlight, stories and ideas spark life and connection.
Working with the Best
Receipts Below 👇
About
About
Hi,
I'm Evan
After 15+ years in creative storytelling, I’ve discovered what separates thriving brands from the rest: a story that makes people stop, lean in, and care.
What I Do:
Six years ago, I co-founded Story Orbit Creative, a motion design studio that turns complex ideas into compelling narratives. Since then, I’ve partnered with teams at GitHub, Microsoft, Amazon, and dozens of forward-thinking companies to turn complexity into clarity and clarity into community.
Through this journey, I've developed a creative approach that makes people feel seen, understood, and part of something bigger.
The Result?
Revenue growth is a given. The real win? People who love your brand—sharing your story, championing your mission, and building real community.
Ideas → Impact
Selected Work
GitHub | Tech into Trust
Enterprise software runs the world—but its story and value often get lost in translation. As Art Director, I partnered with GitHub’s internal team to transform their core business pillars into compelling narratives. Through strategic direction and lively animation, we created a flagship series that showed why industry leaders like Mercedes, Fidelity, and Redfin trust the platform. The impact? Content that reached tens of thousands and effectively communicated GitHub’s platform strengths, driving partnership wins and sustained growth.
Logixboard | Clarity Converts
Fred Hutch | Science Meets Story
GitHub | Tech into Trust
Enterprise software runs the world—but its story and value often get lost in translation. As Art Director, I partnered with GitHub’s internal team to transform their core business pillars into compelling narratives. Through strategic direction and lively animation, we created a flagship series that showed why industry leaders like Mercedes, Fidelity, and Redfin trust the platform. The impact? Content that reached tens of thousands and effectively communicated GitHub’s platform strengths, driving partnership wins and sustained growth.
Logixboard | Clarity Converts
Fred Hutch | Science Meets Story
The Why Behind My Work
Reframe & Rethink
People First, Always
Fun Wins
Reframe & Rethink
People First, Always
Fun Wins
Career Quest
Ready to level up? Discover the pivotal moments that shaped my creative journey 🎮
Game: Career Quest!
Game: Career Quest!
Contact
Great Ideas Deserve Great Stories
Ready to make your brand easy to understand and easier to love?
Why the circle logo?
The symbol is the alchemical sign for the sun and was inspired by The Creative Act by Rick Rubin. He saw it as a representation of creative energy and limitless potential. To me, it’s a reminder that, like sunlight, stories and ideas spark life and connection.