FEATURED / THE CASE STUDYAI-ASSISTED LEARNING

Visual building blocks.
Thoughtful animation.

For Math on the Spot, I combined AI-generated graphics with precise animation to make an educational concept engaging and easier to follow.

Adobe Firefly helped me explore a visual world suited to the age group and lesson. In After Effects, I controlled movement, transitions and emphasis so each action supported the explanation.

01 / VISUAL DIRECTION

Build the world.

I explored and reviewed Firefly graphics against the creative direction, target audience and educational context. AI-generated assets still needed a careful creative review.

02 / ANIMATION

Reveal the idea.

I used After Effects to animate the graphics, reveal information progressively and draw attention to the right detail at the right moment.

03 / TIMING

Follow the lesson.

I synchronized visual movement with the instructional flow and voice-over, shaping the rhythm of each transition and action.

04 / ENGAGEMENT

Keep it clear.

Colour, movement and storytelling help hold attention while keeping the learning objective at the centre of the film.

THE OUTCOME

AI-assisted visual development and considered animation came together in a cohesive presentation that balances creative appeal with instructional clarity.

AI can help create the visual building blocks, but thoughtful animation, timing, and storytelling turn those graphics into an effective learning experience.
15+years in motion

Team Lead
at Zeus Learning

A clear idea.
A considered direction. A little magic.

01 / SELECTED WORKIDEAS MADE VISIBLE

The work,
in motion.

Product stories. Playful learning.
New ways to see familiar ideas.
A selection from across my practice.

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Complex software. A clearer story.

A journey beneath the surface.

A learning platform, brought to life.

Making the invisible visible.

Some of the work here was created with my team at Zeus Learning.

01 / BEYOND THE FILMSFRAMES FROM THE WORK

Stories in
still frames.

A wider view of educational animation, learning games and visual storytelling.

Selected frames from projects I’ve contributed to with my team at Zeus Learning. The creative skills below focus on my contribution.

An illustrated green counting caterpillar beneath the equation five plus three equals eight.
01 / PROJECT STILLMcGraw Hill Education

Math concepts for K–8

A series of concise animated explainers uses simple characters and motion to make elementary and middle school maths approachable.

Creative skillsStoryboarding · Art & animation

A character stands beside a measured doorway in an educational animation.
02 / PROJECT STILLDiscovery Education

Interactive science glossary

Short animations help learners understand maths and science vocabulary alongside definitions, images and video.

Creative skillsStoryboarding · Art & animation

Two illustrated children discuss an early literacy concept in a classroom.
03 / PROJECT STILLSylvan Learning

Early literacy stories

Two animated characters discover words and ideas through conversation, supporting vocabulary and narrative skills.

Creative skillsStoryboarding · Art & animation

An illustrated sentence marks clues used to draw an inference.
04 / PROJECT STILLEBSCO LearningExpress

Reasoning made visual

Visual explanations turn numerical and verbal reasoning concepts into accessible, short animated examples.

Creative skillsStoryboarding · Art & animation

A small illustrated character balances profit, risk and time.
05 / PROJECT STILLMcGraw Hill Education

Finance, explained

A motion led learning series makes planning, risk and personal finance concepts easier to grasp.

Creative skillsConceptualizing · Storyboarding · Art & animation

A person considers a maintenance loan in a stylised purple animation frame.
06 / PROJECT STILLZeus Learning IP

A different kind of finance lesson

Playful characters and modern transitions explain personal finance and university funding to higher education learners.

Creative skillsConceptualizing · Storyboarding · Art & animation

A red graphic shows how a virus can spread between people and surfaces.
07 / PROJECT STILLZeus Learning IP

Making a complex idea clear

An educational explainer uses friendly graphics to introduce epidemiology and the spread of coronavirus to middle school students.

Creative skillsConceptualizing · Storyboarding · Art & animation

A timber themed subtraction game with a number line and interactive counters.
08 / PROJECT STILLImagine Learning

Illustrative Math games

Configurable K–5 digital activities use themes, avatars and interactive practice to deepen maths understanding.

Creative skillsConcept storyboarding · Art & animation · UI/UX design

A colourful bingo style learning game with score cards and a character guide.
09 / PROJECT STILLSchool Specialty

Learning through play

Reusable HTML5 games put ELA and maths practice inside motivating, repeatable interactions.

Creative skillsConcept storyboarding · Art & animation · UI/UX design

A jungle themed rhyming words memory game with illustrated cards.
10 / PROJECT STILLSylvan Learning

SylvanSync learning games

Browser based game activities use varied templates and learning modes to keep elementary pupils engaged.

Creative skillsConcept development · Storyboarding · Art & animation · Visual design

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02 / THE APPROACHTHE ART OF BRINGING IT TOGETHER

Good motion
starts with
direction.

Colour sets the mood. Shape builds the world.
Type gives it a voice. Timing makes it feel right.
Direction gives it all a reason.

01

Find the idea.

I start with the audience and the purpose. Then I shape a clear concept and find the visual language that makes it connect.

CONCEPTVISUAL DIRECTION
02

Bring the ensemble together.

I bring the right skills into the frame, align the team and guide each element toward one shared vision.

TEAM GUIDANCEPRODUCTION PLANNING
03

Make every frame count.

I refine the rhythm, review the details and solve what gets in the way, keeping the story clear through delivery.

ANIMATIONDESIGN REVIEWSDELIVERY
03 / THE PERSONBEHIND THE MOVING PARTS
Kedar R. Ambatkar
KEDAR R. AMBATKARKALYAN, INDIA ↗
DESIGNER. ANIMATOR. TEAM LEADER.

A creative mind.
A collaborative spirit.

Hello! I’m a creative leader with 15+ years of experience in animation and motion design. As a Team Lead at Zeus Learning, I manage a talented team of designers and animators to deliver high-impact motion graphics, 2D, and 3D animation for global clients.

I specialize in crafting visually compelling motion graphics and intuitive UI designs that bring ideas to life with clarity, creativity, and purpose.

My academic background in Computer Science provides a strong technical foundation, allowing me to bridge creative and technical disciplines effectively. Over the years, I’ve developed expertise across a wide range of animation styles, tools, and production pipelines.

As an AI enthusiast, I actively explore how emerging technologies can optimize creative workflows, elevate visual storytelling, and drive innovation in the animation and motion graphics space.

At Zeus Learning, I focus on project management, mentoring creative teams, and ensuring our outputs meet the highest quality standards while aligning with client goals and brand vision.

I’m passionate about motion design, driven by creativity, and committed to staying ahead of industry trends through continuous learning and collaboration.

A little more about me ↓

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

After Effects · Animate · Blender
Photoshop · Illustrator · Figma · Runway · Google Flow

FROM PEOPLE I’VE WORKED WITHLINKEDIN RECOMMENDATIONS

Good work is
made together.

I’m grateful for the people I’ve worked with. Here’s what two colleagues shared about our time together.

“Working with Kedar was an all-round great experience.”
Vinicia DsouzaUX/UI designer
“I had the privilege of working with Kedar as my lead and mentor on several projects…”
Piyush JadhavUI/UX designer
See my recommendations on LinkedIn
CLIENT EXPERIENCEWORK WITH MY TEAM AT ZEUS LEARNING

Clients I’ve
worked with.

At Zeus Learning, I’ve contributed to animation and interactive learning projects for these organisations alongside talented teams.

  • Discovery Education
  • Cengage Learning
  • National Geographic Learning
  • Sylvan Learning
  • McGraw Hill Education
  • School Specialty
  • EBSCO LearningExpress
  • Twig Education
  • Harvard Business Publishing
  • Imagine Learning
  • Voyager Sopris Learning
  • Teaching Strategies
04 / NEXT CHAPTERGREAT WORK STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION

Have a story
in mind?

SELECTED MOTION

Selected motion

A glimpse of the work.

STUDIO
Zeus Learning