Articles by Eugene Peterson | Noble Desktop Blog

Eugene Peterson is a multi-award-winning freelance motion designer, graphic designer, and design software educator. He is the organizer of the Bergen County Motion Graphics Meetup, which hosts monthly presentations regarding all things moving design.

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9 min read

Importing Files from Illustrator to After Effects

In this tutorial, I'm going to show you three ways to migrate your artwork from Adobe Illustrator into Adobe After Effects.

Eugene PetersonApril 17, 2026

Motion Graphics8 min read

What is a Creative Brief?

Landing a new project is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming - luckily, the creative brief provides the key to organizing the project and ensuring...

Eugene PetersonApril 15, 2026

Motion Graphics9 min read

The Role of Motion Graphics in Advertising

Bring your brand to life with motion graphics! Leverage the power of motion graphics to capture the audience's attention, communicate your message, and boost...

Eugene PetersonApril 15, 2026

Motion Graphics2 min read

Tips for Creating Effective Animated Infographics

Do you want to make your data more digestible and engaging? Discover the power of animated infographics and learn how to create them with our expert tips and...

Eugene PetersonApril 15, 2026

Motion Graphics5 min read

The Role of Sound Design in Motion Design

Create a more immersive experience and a professional final product - sound design is the key! Learn how it can elevate your motion design project and tie...

Eugene PetersonApril 15, 2026

Motion Graphics2 min read

Self-Promotion as a Motion Graphics Designer

Promoting yourself is the path to success for personal brand marketing and fully realizing your potential as a motion designer. Self-promotion can involve many...

Eugene PetersonApril 15, 2026

Motion Graphics3 min read

Motion Graphics Designer - Create Your Elevator Pitch!

According to Wikipedia, an elevator pitch “explains one's skills and goals, and why they would be a productive and beneficial person to have on a team or...

Eugene PetersonApril 15, 2026

Motion Graphics2 min read

Motion Graphics Designer - Write a Post-Interview Thank You Email!

You aced your interview! You can take additional action to further enhance your interviewer’s impression of you by following up with a post-interview thank you...

Eugene PetersonApril 15, 2026

Motion Graphics1 min read

Why Move From Graphic Design to Motion Graphics Design?

There are several excellent reasons to support your decision to move from graphic design to motion design.

Eugene PetersonApril 15, 2026

Motion Graphics4 min read

How to Move From Graphic Design to Motion Graphics Design

Learning motion design is usually at the top of designers’ to-do list surveys. And that’s a good thing, too: the market is exploding. We see video everywhere –...

Eugene PetersonApril 15, 2026

Motion Graphics4 min read

Motion Graphics Designer Job Search Tips & Best Practices

You’ve done your homework: your portfolio site looks great, friends and colleagues have reviewed your resume, and your LinkedIn profile is complete – your...

Eugene PetersonApril 15, 2026

Motion Graphics5 min read

Motion Graphics Designer Cover Letter Guide & Tips

Your LinkedIn profile, portfolio site, and resume (if you have posted it, which is a good idea) are accessed by a multitude of diverse users for various...

Eugene PetersonApril 15, 2026

Motion Graphics4 min read

Motion Graphics Designer Resume Guide & Tips

Read on to find out what to put on a resume when applying to motion graphics design positions.

Eugene PetersonApril 15, 2026

Motion Graphics4 min read

Interview Questions for a Motion Graphics Designer

You’ve landed the interview – congrats! Along with having an extra copy of your resume, double-checking that your portfolio samples are the latest and...

Eugene PetersonApril 15, 2026

4 min read

Illustrator Graph Tool Pt 1 - The Basics

Learn the Basics of Adobe Illustrator's Graph Tool with Noble Desktop In this tutorial, Eugene Peterson from Noble Desktop introduces the basics of using the...

Eugene PetersonMarch 23, 2026

4 min read

Illustrator Graph Tool Pt 3 - Imports

Join Eugene Peterson from Noble Desktop as he guides you through the third tutorial on how to use the Adobe Illustrator graph tool, with a focus on exporting...

Eugene PetersonMarch 23, 2026

5 min read

Use Time Remapping to Fine Tune Animations in After Effects

In this After Effects tutorial, join Motion Designer Eugene Peterson as he dives into using the Time Remapping (also called Time Ramping or Speed Ramping)...

Eugene PetersonMarch 23, 2026

5 min read

Illustrator Graph Tool Pt 2 - Tips and Gotchas

Learn how to effectively use the Adobe Illustrator Graph Tool to design charts while being aware of its limitations and ways to overcome them, including how to...

Eugene PetersonMarch 23, 2026