Eggshell Montage: An Award-Winning Animated Journey

Golden A' Design Award Winner Lok Kee Rocky Fong's Emotional Masterpiece

Lok Kee Rocky Fong, a Hong Kong-based designer, drew inspiration from the distressing times of the COVID-19 pandemic and the low tide of social movements in 2020. He aimed to create motion pieces that could help calm his own and his audience's emotional turmoil. The result was the Eggshell Montage, a collection of his looping artworks that provide a sense of tranquility and calm.

The unique properties of the Eggshell Montage lie in its ambiance. Fong focused on creating a sense of "flowing," akin to "running water" in a river. He achieved this by looping the movement of objects in a fluent way, creating an atmosphere in which the audience could immerse their emotions. The wide shots and distant, small objects give the audience the feeling of standing right inside the scene, enhancing the immersive experience.

The Eggshell Montage was first illustrated in Photoshop on an iPad and then animated in Aftereffects. With a resolution of 1920 x 1080, Fong recommends projecting the video on a wall for a more impactful watching experience. The keywords that best describe this work are illustration, animation, emotion, nature, relaxing, life, calm, and memories.

Despite the solitary nature of the project, Fong acknowledges the contribution of his team members in the creation of the Eggshell Montage. The design interaction is such that the audience feels as if they are part of the scene, especially when the artworks are projected on a wall. This feeling of immersion enhances the overall watching experience.

The Eggshell Montage was awarded the Golden A' Design Award in 2021. This prestigious award is granted to marvelous, outstanding, and trendsetting creations that reflect the designer's prodigy and wisdom. They are venerated products and bright ideas that advance art, science, design, and technology, embodying extraordinary excellence and significantly impacting the world with their desirable characteristics.