Sushi | Illustration + Motion

Personal project · Illustration + animation by Ni Ma
Textured sushi illustration with a blue platter, chopsticks and soy sauce

Watch the finished animation ↗

Design Concept

A familiar meal, reimagined as a small illustrated world. Painterly textures and a playful palette give the sushi scene warmth and character, while animation brings the details to life.

This self-initiated project explores how food illustration can tell a visual story through color, composition, and movement.

Illustration + Motion

I created the illustration and animation. The still artwork and finished reel show two ways the same visual idea can appear across a campaign.

Possible Brand Applications

For a restaurant or food brand, a similar approach could become a seasonal menu reveal, illustrated social campaign, or animated website feature.

These are potential applications. This piece is a personal portfolio project, rather than a commissioned client campaign.

Have a dish or story to bring to life?

Tell me about your business, intended use, timeline, and approximate budget. We can start with one illustration and a short animated version.

Let's discuss your project ↗

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