Manuel Fernandez
About Manuel Fernandez
Manuel Fernandez is an Associate Motion Designer at Foster + Partners in London, specializing in motion design for architecture and engineering projects. With a background in Fine Art and Mixed Media, he combines his artistic skills with technical knowledge in software like C4D and 3Ds Max.
Work at Foster and Partners
Manuel Fernandez has been employed at Foster + Partners as an Associate Motion Designer since 2020. He has accumulated four years of experience in this role, contributing to various architectural and engineering projects. In addition to his motion design responsibilities, he leads the motion design team within the visualization department, overseeing the creation of motion design content that enhances project presentations.
Education and Expertise
Manuel Fernandez holds a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art/Mixed Media from the University of the Arts, Caracas, Venezuela, where he studied from 2002 to 2008. He furthered his education at the University of the Arts London, earning a Master of Arts in Fine Art from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he completed a Compositing Course at Escape Studios in 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in design and animation.
Background in Motion Design
Before joining Foster + Partners, Manuel worked as a Motion Graphic Designer at Oliver's Island from 2015 to 2017. His experience in this role contributed to his skills in creating dynamic visual content. He specializes in motion design for architecture and engineering, utilizing software such as C4D with Octane render, xparticles, and forester plugins to produce high-quality animations.
Technical Skills
Manuel Fernandez possesses a basic knowledge of 3Ds Max and Rhino, which complements his primary motion design skills. His proficiency in various software tools allows him to explore innovative ways to represent ideas through design, animation, art, and film. This technical foundation supports his work in creating impactful visual content for architectural projects.