Storyboards and Illustrations for Motion Graphics

This is a part of my Portfolio 2024. See the previous part here.

Storyboards & Video Illustrations for Alconost

Between 2016 and 2021, I worked with Alconost as a storyboard artist and illustrator for a variety of explainer and promotional videos. 

These videos were designed to present tech products and services in a clear, engaging, and visually memorable way.

My role started where the script ended – I was responsible for translating words into visual storytelling. 

Each storyboard was a mini-narrative, carefully built to convey complex ideas with clarity and charm. I collaborated closely with scriptwriters and motion designers to ensure the story flowed well and left room for smooth animation.

The projects featured here were made for well-known clients such as JIRA, Bitrix24, Kaspersky, and Replyco.

The visuals were usually kept simple and clean, with an emphasis on intuitive scenes, subtle humor, and easy-to-follow logic. 

I loved bringing little character moments into the frames – a raised eyebrow, a floating coffee cup, a curious cat in the background – details that made these tech stories more human.

I created not only the storyboards but also all the final illustrations and infographics used in the animation. 

Each project was a balance of functionality and personality, with just enough visual warmth to make even the driest topics feel approachable.

Here are a few more examples of the final videos these storyboards were created for. Each one started as a series of pencil sketches and evolved into a fully animated explainer, crafted in close collaboration with the Alconost team.

Blog Illustrations & Visual Identity for Alconost

Alongside storyboard and video work, I also illustrated the Alconost blog over the course of several years. 

The blog covers a wide range of topics – from localization and SaaS to tech industry insights – and I was responsible for creating eye-catching, thoughtful visuals to complement each article.

The Alconost blog is published both on their official website and on Habr.

Over time, I developed a consistent illustration style and a cast of original characters that gave the blog a friendly, recognizable voice. 

These visual elements helped bring clarity to technical subjects and added personality to the brand's tone of communication.

As the blog expanded, I created a comprehensive illustration guide to keep the visual language cohesive across all posts and future projects. 

Working with Alconost allowed me to explore a unique intersection of storytelling, illustration, and tech. From building narratives frame by frame to shaping a visual voice for their brand, every project was a chance to combine clarity with character. 

I'm grateful for the creative freedom and trust the team gave me – and proud to see these illustrations and videos continue to speak for the brand in such a dynamic industry.