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Shaping the Futur:
Catalyst Video Bumper

Overview

Background

Catalyst is a PBS Arizona television program that explores groundbreaking research at Arizona State University. The show highlights innovation, discovery, and the people driving change.

The Challenge

Create a visually engaging video bumper that captures Catalyst’s tagline

— “Shaping the Future”

while aligning with its tone of innovation and exploration. 

Process

Research

Studied Catalyst’s brand identity and existing broadcast visuals. Analyzed competitors such as NOVA (PBS) to understand how science content is positioned visually.

Design

Developed concepts that emphasized motion, light, and discovery to represent research and innovation at ASU. Created a creative brief and storyboard to guide process.

Execution

Produced an animated video bumper that combined Catalyst’s tagline with dynamic visuals. Incorporated a storytelling approach from spark → motion → breakthrough —
to symbolize ideas shaping the future.

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Catalyst: A PBS Arizona program highlighting the people and research shaping our future

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Creative Brief

The Results

Thanks for viewing my work!
Stephanie Grasse

Stephanie Grasse

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