Daniel Abensour
About Daniel Abensour
Daniel Abensour is an experienced Art Director known for his work in children's media and animation. He has held positions at various companies, including Hidden Door and Toca Boca, and has a background in visual development at DreamWorks Animation.
Work at Hidden Door
Daniel Abensour has been serving as the Art Director at Hidden Door since 2021. In this role, he focuses on creating engaging visual experiences that enhance gameplay. His responsibilities include overseeing the visual direction and ensuring that the art assets align with the overall design philosophy of the company.
Previous Experience in Art Direction
Before joining Hidden Door, Daniel Abensour held several positions in art direction. He worked at MarcoPolo Learning for five months in 2017, and at Toca Boca as Art Director from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at SID LEE lasted three years from 2010 to 2013, and he also spent a year at AKQA from 2014 to 2015. His diverse experiences contribute to his expertise in directing visual content.
Background in Visual Development
Daniel Abensour has a background in visual development, having worked at DreamWorks Animation as a Visual Development Artist for nine months in 2017. This role involved contributing to the creative process of animation projects, which has informed his approach to art direction in children's media.
Education and Expertise
Daniel studied at Axe Sud from 2005 to 2009, where he achieved Diverse Designy Shenanigans. His education laid the groundwork for his career in art direction, particularly in children's cartoons and apps. He has developed skills in creating unique visuals and balancing usability with artistic flavor.
Artistic Techniques and Collaborations
In his artistic practice, Daniel Abensour employs a modular art system for character design and utilizes generative art for background visuals. He collaborates with Alessandra Criseo on human-illustrated assets. His focus is on evolving the visual experience to align with visual novels and enhancing character creation through detailed design elements like hairstyles.