Title Sequence Concept

Ragnar: Echoes of the Fallen

A Saul Bass–inspired title sequence for a theatrical Murder Mystery — full of absurd suspects, over-the-top emotions, and deadly secrets. Think Knives Out, Clue and a fever dream from the 1950s.

Created for a live improvised theater format, this animation blends classic mystery tropes with mid-century design flair.

As a motion designer who also performs improv on stage, I love exploring character, tension and timing not just on screen — but in the body.

This sequence is a tribute to both worlds.

Design Breakdown

Typography & Animation

The typography in Ragnar was designed to feel embedded within the world rather than placed on top of it. A condensed sans-serif typeface provides a modern, minimal counterpoint to the painterly textures — grounding the visuals without referencing the Norse setting too literally. The letterforms sit within the same material space as the imagery, their edges breaking down through texture maps and displacement to create a sense of erosion and age.

Each title appears through abrasion and surface change rather than traditional transitions. The motion feels organic, as if the names are revealed by the same forces shaping the environment — ink, wind, and time. This approach lets typography and imagery share a single visual language, where text becomes part of the memory and material of the world.