The PEOPLE App

After 50 years in the making, the all-new PEOPLE app has officially arrived—featuring dynamic covers, engaging animations, and, of course, the latest Hollywood scoops and exclusive celebrity interviews. From gossip to glam, enjoy entertainment like you’ve never seen before.

Prior to the launch, the company put out an internal call for art directors and motion designers to help create fun story covers that would be featured throughout the app and pull users into deeper dives. It was a true company-wide creative effort, and I immediately jumped at the opportunity.

Each custom cover ranged from dynamic static artwork to engaging motion pieces featuring fun, subtle animation. Working closely with the Senior Creative Director, I developed animated covers that received executive-level recognition for their creativity and impact. I especially enjoyed the challenge of creating a unique concept for each cover while continuing to grow my motion design skills and learn new techniques along the way. I enjoyed working with a collaborative team of creatives, where balancing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines became an exciting part of the creative process.

My personal favorites are Lady Gaga’s hot dog sandwich, Iconic ‘Friend’s Cameos, and Timothée Chalamet’s stache!