https://www.chrisbennettdesign.com/about daily 0.75 2026-03-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f626f05d66b3f1a9d3bbbea/e5eebc4e-371a-44ac-be1c-f24fa581a633/IMG_1381.JPG About - Chris is a multimedia and motion designer currently based in Madison, WI. He received his MS in Multimedia and Design at S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. His thesis film, Level One, premiered at Animation Block Party 2022. His following animated short, How to Save a Baby from a Snake Attack, premiered at Cinequest in 2024. He is focused on conceptualizing animated narratives and motion graphics with vibrant colors, snappy motion, and playful characters. 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