We Are
Noa Emberson
Noa Emberson is a graphic designer and illustrator living in Honolulu, HI. His work stems from a strong foundation in editorial design, which he developed while working as the art director of SURFING Magazine. Combining research with intuition, he enjoys crafting useful solutions for clients that retain a hand-done aesthetic achieved through his process of designing both on and off the screen. Noa also co-owns a small creative studio, onwardcreative.com - working with respected brands and institutions both large and small.
w: joystain.com
ig: @joystain
Sean Benik
Sean Benik is a motion designer, video editor and cinematographer based in San Diego, CA. After 4 years of traveling the world and making surf films as the video director at SURFING Magazine, Sean went on to develop his skills in motion design. His strong interests in content creation, storytelling, design and production have led him to form 80/80 with his long time friend and collaborator Noa Emberson.
w: seanbenik.com
ig: @benik__
Our process
Communication opens with the client to discuss their wants, needs and direction.
A timeline is created to ensure all deliverables are sent on time.
A written storyboard is developed by describing each scene in detail.
Art direction is produced that compliments your project.
The storyboard and art are brought to life through the use of motion and sound.
Every format and cut-down is delivered in your requested specifications.
Clients
Art + Flea
Avanti
Awayco
Banks Journal
Bayflow
Blix
Califia Farms
Chamber Music Hawai‘i
DB
FLUX Magazine
Gooseberry
Hawaiian Airlines
Hawai‘i Opera Theatre
Hawai‘i Public Radio
Honolulu Museum of Art
Honolulu Printmakers
Howard Hughes
Inform Design + Architecture
JOI
Kaizen Dental
Lifeproof
Manoa Valley Theatre
The Maui Channel Swim
Milo
New Balance
Nike
O‘Neil
Olukai
Red Bull
Sig Zane
Slow Tide
Sun Bum
Super Ordinary
SURFER Magazine
SURFING Magazine
The Bend
Volte Wetsuits
Vuori
World Surf League