April 2025 Graduation

From London to Lisbon, New York to Mexico City, and everywhere in between—Shillington’s digital studios have been alive with creativity, collaboration, and bold ideas. As we celebrate the April and July 2025 graduations, we’re proud to spotlight an exciting new wave of graphic & motion design talent emerging from across the globe, including Berlin, Montreal, Salt Lake City, and San Francisco.

These students have completed an intensive, hands-on journey—learning industry-ready skills, building professional portfolios, and pushing their creative limits—all from their own corners of the world, connected through Zoom.

Join us as we celebrate their achievements and take a closer look at the future of design, shaped by this talented international community of graduates.

The April & July 2025 Shillington graduation artwork is grounded in the idea of "defying the norm and exploring the unexpected."

Celebrating the spirit of creative freedom, the work captures the energy, individuality, and transformation that define the Shillington journey—from a student’s arrival to their launch into the design industry.

At the core of the visual identity is a dynamic word mark, animated using Cavalry. Each element of the mark was treated as a moving part, creating sequences that evolve frame-by-frame to reflect growth and change. These animations are paired with textured, expressive backgrounds—developed in After Effects and inspired by experimental mark-making—to bring an added layer of depth and personality.

These fluid visuals added a sense of movement and unpredictability, in an expressive, unexpected way. The result is a joyful, bold and vibrant identity that pushes past convention and celebrates the creative energy of our students and their incredible achievements.

Graduation identity by Graphic Design teacher, Carl McBride.