Create a 90-Second Doodle / Whiteboard Animation

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

I am looking for a highly creative illustrator / motion designer / visual storyteller to create a premium-quality doodle-style animated explainer video (approx. 90 seconds) for a major urban mobility and civic infrastructure project: the Istanbul Ferry Network.

The project is a beautifully designed independent map and digital platform showcasing Istanbul’s extensive ferry transportation system across multiple operators, routes, and districts.

The objective of the animation is to explain:

why the project exists
the scale and complexity of Istanbul’s ferry ecosystem
the problem with fragmented information
how the Istanbul Ferry Network simplifies navigation and understanding
the wider cultural and civic value of the platform

STYLE REQUIRED

I am specifically looking for:

sketchnote-style storytelling
hand-drawn doodle animation
whiteboard / visual-thinking aesthetic
intelligent, elegant visual metaphors
dynamic visual narrative flow

Reference style:
Think:

visual strategy storytelling
hand-drawn financial explainers
modern sketchnote animation
RSA Animate style
business storytelling through doodles

This should feel:

intelligent
premium
editorial
culturally sophisticated
visually memorable

Absolutely no cheap Fiverr-style cartoon aesthetics.

DELIVERABLES

1 x final animated video (approx. 90 seconds)
HD delivery (minimum 1080p)
Background music
Sound design
English typography
Editable project files
Optional voiceover capability (please specify separately)

MATERIALS PROVIDED

I will provide:

PowerPoint presentation deck
PDF materials
existing maps and visuals
project narrative and messaging
branding references

YOUR ROLE

You will:

distil complex information into a compelling visual story
propose storyboard structure
create the illustrations
animate the full sequence
help shape pacing and visual flow

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Please apply ONLY if you have experience in:

doodle animation
sketchnote animation
visual storytelling
explainer videos
strategic / business animation
editorial illustration

When applying, please include:

relevant portfolio samples
examples closest to this style
your process and estimated timeline

IMPORTANT

This project is part of a broader design ecosystem and may lead to additional ongoing work including:

website visuals
explainer content
investor storytelling
animated ecosystem diagrams
strategic narrative visuals

Please quote for the full project.