Night of the Jackal

2017

Sinopsis

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At Moto Studio, we teamed up with SHAVEURLEGZ to create an immersive multimedia Halloween experience that transformed partygoers into patients within a sanatorium-themed event. Each stage of the party represented a different phase of treatment, brought to life through distinct visual styles. Diagnosis was depicted through visuals reminiscent of Rorschach tests, while treatment was represented with captivating optical art. This approach allowed us to craft a narrative-driven, sensory-rich journey for all attendees.

Category

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Visual Communication

Visual Identity System

Way-finding System

Interactive Mural

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In this interactive installation, participants could bring projections to life through hand gestures, utilizing Kinect technology. They had the opportunity to draw on branded backgrounds, creating a lasting brand impression while enjoying a fun and memorable experience for viewers.

Projection Mapping

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Captivating visuals invited guests to interact with a 5-foot-tall 3D camel. With projection mapping we crafted an opportunity for visitors to engage with the installation and raise brand awareness.

Social Media Package

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The social media package was designed to resemble a medical profile archive from the sanatorium, with each artist spotlight fitting seamlessly into the world and story we had created. This approach ensured the narrative remained consistent to the world we had created.

Scavenger Hunt

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A scavenger hunt was organized during the party, prompting visitors to discover a goodie bag filled with themed merch. In it they could find products from the event’s sponsors as well as hand-crafted pieces. These were produced in-house at our silk screening workshop, adding a personal touch to the experience.

“We wanted to communicate the chaos and disorder you would find inside a sanatorium.”

Process

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One of the most exciting parts of the process was the opportunity of being able to direct the display design. We wanted to communicate the chaos and disorder you would find inside a sanatorium. So we decided to arrange the screens in an erratic pattern and generate random iterations of visuals to further reinforce the concept of chaos and madness.

Client

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Shaveurlegz

Credits

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Project Management - Eduardo Bergés

Lead Motion Designer - Enmauel Peláez

Motion Designer - Vanessa Pastrano

Lead Graphic Designer - Luis Valverde

VJS - Enmauel Peláez / Luis Valverde

Interactive Coding - Natalia Suárez

Interactive Platform - Ubox

Learn While Investing

2019

Sinopsis

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Abacus Exchange entrusted us with crafting a presentation for the ceremony of their first graduating class. Our goal was to design an experience that would captivate the audience and dynamically activate the event space, ensuring a memorable and immersive celebration.

Category

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Visual Communication

Motion Design

Projection Mapping

Interactive Keynote

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We aimed to create a presentation that elevated the information being shared while visually captivating the audience.

Mapping & Installation

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In collaboration with Material Foam, we developed a foam structure that served as a canvas for projecting supporting visuals, setting the tone for the keynote. This structure helped frame the audience's focus on the center of the presentation while also activating the surrounding space.

Creative Process

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After discussing the initial visual concept with the client, we realized a different approach would better align with their vision, leading us to pivot. We adopted a more simplistic style that communicated the innovation mindset of Abacus Exchange and successfully fulfilled their expectations.

Client

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Abacus Exchange

Credits

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Project Management - Enmanuel Peláez

Lead Motion Designer - Enmauel Peláez

Motion Designers - Vanessa Pastrano / Yonatan Matos / Gabriela de los Santos

Lead Graphic Designer - Luis Valverde

Graphic Designers - Vanessa Pastrano / Yonatan Matos / Enmanuel Peláez

VJS - Enmauel Peláez / Luis Valverde

Foam Structure - Material Foam / Franklin Berroa

Kah Kow Experience

2017

Sinopsis

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Kah Kow Experience approached us to create a visual show for the inauguration of their educational chocolate-making experience. We were tasked with telling the story of the company while also showcasing what visitors could expect to see and feel during the experience. The show illuminated the building on the night of the ceremony, weaving together the origins of the company and the cacao bean itself.

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Visual Communication

Art Direction

Motion Design

Projection Mapping

“The show illuminated the building on the night of the ceremony,
weaving together the origins of the company and the cacao bean itself.”

Projection Mapping

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We brought the chocolate-making process to life through a blend of 2D and 3D animations. Each stage of the story was crafted with a mix of textures, visuals, and characters, designed not only to engage the senses but also to enhance the existing architecture of the building, creating an unforgettable evening.

Process

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Based on the client’s vision, we developed a script that clearly guided our animation process. Having collaborated with the brand before, our familiarity with their identity allowed us to seamlessly design and animate the visuals. To ensure precision, our team even ventured onto the roof of a nearby building in order to properly map the projection.

Client

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Kah Kow Experience

Credits

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Creative Direction - Moto Studio

Project Manager - Eduardo Bergés

Executive Producer - Axandra Guerrero

Art Director - Luis Valverde

Animation Director - Enmanuel Peláez

Design - Luis Valverde / Enmanuel Peláez / Miguel Florencio

2D & 3D Animation - Enmanuel Peláez / Luis Valverde / Omar Dujarick

3D Modelling - Omar Dujarick / Luis Valverde

Sound Design - Pablo Dalí Bonnelly

Live Sound & Lighting - Tecno Sonido

Documented by Trigonolito Films

Trippy Caribbean Tour

2019

Sinopsis

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Venezuelan music band Rawayana entrusted us with directing and producing visuals for their live concerts from the Trippy Caribbean World Tour. Inspired by their vision, we crafted a rich visual universe that captured the band’s unique fusion of Latin American rhythms and social commentary.

Category

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Motion Design

Original Content Production

Visuals

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We aimed to create mesmerizing animations that immersed fans into each song’s visual world. Elevating the concert experience for the audience and leaving a lasting impression on fans.

Behind the Show

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Since its inception, this project was guided by a spirit of collaboration, not only with Rawayana but among all members of the studio. Storyboard cards lined the studio walls throughout the design process, enabling every team member to visualize the creative direction of the show and provide their input. This collaborative spirit ensured that a piece of everyone who worked on the project was imbued in every song.

Client

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Rawayana

Credits

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Graphic Designer - Miguel Florencio / Kara Lajara / Lois Diloné / Luis Valverde

Lead Motion Designer - Enmanuel Peláez

Motion Designer - Vanessa Pastrano / Gabriela de los Santos / Yonatan Matos

Maraca

2019

Sinopsis

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The creators of Maraca, a fusion cuisine restaurant in the heart of La Zona Colonial, approached us to design the restaurant’s visual identity. The art-deco jungle-inspired space served as a constant source of inspiration throughout the entire process. Our goal was to create a system that would capture the essence of the place while also integrating a sophisticated way of communicating with their audience.

Category

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Visual Communication
Visual Identity System
Art Direction
Motion Design
Projection Mapping

Design Process

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Using the arch as a foundational element, we developed a series of characters and icons that playfully explore lines and curves while alluding to the restaurant’s tropical themes.

Relación Espacio - Diseño

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The design system was deeply informed by the restaurant’s space itself. The architecture and interior design, with its bold colors and contrasting patterns, played a crucial role in guiding our creative direction.

Social Media and Art Direction

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For Maraca’s social media content, we provided art direction on how the plates should be photographed as well as guidelines on how the identity system should interact with the content.

Visual Experience

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We developed a series of backdrops for the terrace, projecting a different sceneries onto the walls. These designs were inspired by various elements of the restaurant, including its art deco style, lush environment, and even a Taino monument, imagining what La Zona Colonial might look like if the Taino people had survived the colonizers.

Projection Mapping Process

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To maintain the clean, sophisticated look of the restaurant, we took into consideration the plantscape of the terrace when mapping the projections. Each plant was carefully mapped, and every few months, we provide maintenance to ensure the pristine appearance of the terrace is preserved.

Client

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Maraca Restaurant

Credits

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Lead Graphic Designer - Luis Valverde

Lead Motion Designer - Enmanuel Pelaez

Graphic Designer - Lia Ferreiro

A Tan Solo Una Hora

2017

Sinopsis

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Together with illustrator and art director La Pochura, we created animations for the music video of “A Tan Solo Una Hora” by Dominican-American artist Gabriel Pagán. Inspired by the music video footage, La Pochura developed illustrations that we integrated at various points throughout the video.

Category

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Motion Design

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We animated La Pochura’s illustrations, rotoscoping each frame and using a particle system to accentuate the movement, adding a sense of liveliness and a colorful contrast to the black-and-white shots, capturing the romantic and bubbly mood of the song.

Client

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Gabriel

Credits

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Art Direction - Pochura

Lead Motion Designer - Enmanuel Peláez

Motion Designer - Luis Valverde / Fernando Peláez / El Menor

La Isla Rota

2018

Sinopsis

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Lone Coconut invited us to collaborate on developing the title sequence for the film “La Isla Rota.” They envisioned the sequence to be based on a cockfight, — a blood sport rooted in the rural areas of the Dominican Republic — to represent the main conflict of the story. With their concept and our vision, we elevated the footage into something more, offering viewers a glimpse of the story ahead while also building suspense.

Category

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Motion Design

Process

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Working with the footage provided by the client, we meticulously rotoscoped each shot at 120 frames per second. We used the cockfight as a mask to reveal glimpses of key moments in the film, carefully selecting scenes that corresponded to the role of the person whose credit was being displayed. For instance, if the credit was for the “Costume Designer,” we highlighted scenes that showcased their work, while also ensuring that each element contributed to the overall tension and atmosphere of the sequence.

Client

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Lone Coconut

Credits

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Lead Motion Designer / Graphic Designer - Enmanuel Peláez

Vita

2024

Sinopsis

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Vita approached us seeking a rebranding that would reflect how the brand had evolved over the years. We aimed to create a new identity system that communicated the brand’s maturity to its clients.

Category

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Visual Communication
Visual Identity System

The Logo

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The drop, a key visual element from the former branding, was chosen to complement the V, leading to the creation of a simple yet recognizable logotype. We selected black as the primary color, ensuring a striking contrast with the vibrant colors of the food. The design system was crafted to be as straightforward as possible, ensuring that the brand’s visual coherence would be maintained across all applications.

Client

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Dominique Barkhausen

Credits

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Lead Graphic Designer - Luis Valverde

Lead Motion Designer - Enmanuel Pelaez

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About

Team

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Enmanuel Peláez
Luis Valverde

Services

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Way-Finding Systems

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Bio

MOTO is a visual performance duo from the Dominican Republic.

For over seven years, they've been creating live visual experiences for a wide range of events, from concerts and brand activations to immersive shows and festivals.

Enmanuel Peláez and Luis Valverde are two interdisciplinary designers with a background in motion design and visual communication. Together, they focus on building powerful visual atmospheres that amplify the energy of the event and enhance the audience's overall experience.

Their process spans the full visual journey of an event - from designing the visual identity and communication materials to producing audiovisual content and managing the live visual setup.

MOTO takes a comprehensive approach that includes digital and print design, tailored screen animations, and real-time visual performance. Every element is crafted to ensure a cohesive visual experience that amplifies the event's energy and creative vision.