NETFLIX — PATRIOT ACT WITH HASAN MINHAJ
Contribution:
Creative Direction
Design
Animation
Pipeline
Production Company:
Art & Industry
Job Title:
Creative Director
1/4
Passion project
The 18 months I spent on Patriot Act were some of the most fascinating and creatively fulfilling of my career. The show was unlike anything else on television—a bold experiment in blending journalism, comedy, and live, immersive motion design.
I had the privilege of helping shape that visual language from the ground up—first as Design Director on the first seven episodes, then as Creative Director across 25 more, leading a talented 12-person team.
Working along side brilliant journalists, writers, and artists to help tell stories that mattered, was such an unforgettable and rewarding experience. It reaffirmed my belief that design can make complex ideas not just understandable—but truly memorable.
“ … an ever-moving kaleidoscope of multimedia that seems designed specifically for a generation that is quite comfortable with accessing multiple screens at once.”
2/4
Unseen choreography
What made the show truly remarkable was how motion design allowed us to transform the set in real time, evolving with each beat of the episode.
My role centered on building and refining a live design architecture that could adapt to every camera angle and stage movement, while staying perfectly in sync with Hasan’s performance—creating an immersive, seamless experience for both the studio audience and viewers at home.
Working on a weekly 45-minute show meant constantly thinking on our feet: breaking down complex topics, exploring narrative ideas, and giving each episode its own distinct visual personality.
3/4
Turning up the volume
The biggest challenge my team faced was managing an unprecedented pace and volume of 8K graphics production. With only 3–4 days to complete each episode, hundreds of graphic elements per week, and scripts changing daily—or even hourly—the workflow was intense, to say the least.
Overseeing a team of 9+ designers and animators, along with two art directors, my role combined creative leadership with operational strategy. I provided creative guidance while orchestrating a workflow built for extreme modularity and flexibility—enabling large sections of the show to be restructured in hours and individual elements revised in minutes. This approach allowed the team to consistently deliver high-quality, visually compelling episodes under the tightest deadlines.
4/4
All about the team
Patriot Act felt like the perfect place to apply my experiences crafting large-scale brand systems and motion-based stories, etc., etc. But by far the best part about being there was the incredible people I got to work along side of. Every day I was surrounded by a fun, talented, and diverse group of people, and it really felt like we were building something greater than ourselves, something that I hope continues to move audiences for many years to come.
NETFLIX — PATRIOT ACT WITH HASAN MINHAJ
Contribution:
Creative Direction
Design
Animation
Pipeline
Production Company:
Art & Industry
Job Title:
Creative Director