"I'm not a super technical animator, but I like that. The slight roughness gives the work its own personality which I think makes it feel more alive,"
"I'm also someone who likes to get ideas down quickly. If I spend too long on it, I either get bored or start to lose faith in the idea."
"I got bored of hearing the same voices in cartoons! Why not throw in a Yorkshire accent?"
"If you're young and feeling awkward, dramatic or cringe, lean into it."
The animator works inside Photoshop with background painting created in Procreate, favoring a rough, Squigglevision-inspired aesthetic that emphasizes personality over technical polish. The slight roughness and rapid idea capture keep the work feeling alive and prevent creative overthinking. Voice acting choices intentionally diverge from mainstream tones, including a Yorkshire accent to add distinctiveness. The short draws on 2000s emo aesthetics, music, fashion, and personal teenage experiences, with a central romance inspired by friends' alternative dating scenes. The overall message encourages young people to embrace awkwardness, drama, and cringe rather than suppressing those feelings.
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