Ronald J. Rabideau

It’s moments like these where I’m reminded to hit pause and spend some time reflecting on how fortunate I am to work with these people, on this team, and in this company. I was on paternity leave for much of this Edition but very thankful to have a played a small part in it 🚀

Shopify: The Boring Edition. We focused on the hard and unsexy work of nailing the basics, getting all the parts of Shopify to work seamlessly together, and run at tip top performance. You've got to sweat the details. Some of my favorite updates 🧵

What a fun and unique way to spend the last few months! Truly blessed to be a part of this team @Shopify pushing boundaries, exploring the latest tools, all while caring deeply about individual craft. Behind the scenes of 150+ Shopify videos designingwithai.substack.com/p/behind-the-s…

@hssnthecreator Thanks Hassan, nice work 👍🏼

@RonaldRabideau Motion Designer here! Feel free to check out my portfolio :) hssn.art

Any of my design friends out there looking to make a switch to full-time? My team is hiring! We have multiple positions open. The bar is high but if you have a stellar portfolio feel free to send it along. Staff designers, senior designers, motion designers...

@mattdaniels Ah man I wish!

@raymmar @rive_app @JJMotionStudio is a pro!

Looking for a @rive_app pro to help me bring some SVG's to life. Who should I be talking to? Drop some portfolio links in the comments if you know someone with skills. No DM's please.

@pushmatrix Wow, so cool Daniel!

Can't believe I got this working 🤯 Live preview of a Blender scene with the Vision Pro.

@kyleanthony Northeast chicken wing joint 🍗

Color palettes don't need to be super complicated! What kind of company would look good in these colors?

@ilyamiskov Classic!

Best storytelling Apple has ever done

@brentclouse @rive_app Very cool man! I’m also digging into @rive_app …excited about the potential

@SloppyJ44 @rive_app @UnrealEngine @Official_GDC So cool! Two tools I’m currently diving into 🤓

Building some fun stuff in @rive_app to demo our upcoming integration with @UnrealEngine at @Official_GDC in March 👀 Can't wait to share more!

💚 Featured Showcase - Shopify Editions Stellar work here from the @shopifyDevs Love to see animation heavy sites that convey information well & respect user preferences for motion. 10/10 🛠 ScrollTrigger site → shopify.com/editions/winte… showcase → gsap.com/showcase

My team is looking to fill some positions. Any UX designers, marketing designers, content designers in my network looking to find a home on an amazing team? Feel free to DM

KEY LEARNINGS. In design, less is more. Use restraint and focused messaging when designing for a particular audience. Think about what they need to hear at that moment. Zoom in on the details, then zoom out for a macro view. Repeat. Remember, it's all about people.

I've got something very exciting to announce: Entrepreneurs are heroes, and every hero needs a Sidekick ✨

Any motion friends looking for a full-time gig?!? Let me know

@tay_blay @StoryBots @netflix Love this Taylor!

VERY excited to share the music video I got to design and animate for @StoryBots and @netflix last year! A deep dive into the understanding of the "SH" sound. As they say… with great two letter combos comes GREAT reshonshibility. Or shomething. youtube.com/watch?v=K7UgI0…

@Zachinpublic Many companies offer perks that you otherwise wouldn’t have access to, especially as a self employed contractor. Think stock options, specific spending accounts for things like your home office, covering costs of travel for conferences and education… the list goes on.

@Zachinpublic What @Oddernod said, having a family is a big part of the equation. Size of your family and specific needs are also important. I spend much more time with my family and have way less stress in my life. Freelance was good for a season.