Meet Disha Agrawal | Motion Designer & Storyteller

We had the good fortune of connecting with Disha Agrawal and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Disha, have you ever found yourself in a spot where you had to decide whether to give up or keep going? How did you make the choice?
I’ve always had a really tough time with decision-making and decision fatigue, especially as a creative person. While working on projects, I’m constantly asking myself: When do I stop? When is something good enough? Is it worth continuing, or am I overworking it?

What has helped me most is structure. Having a plan and spending time in pre-production makes a huge difference because it gives me boundaries and helps me understand what the project actually needs. It becomes easier to know when to stop or when something is truly worth pushing further.

Working with others also helps a lot. Having a support system, people to get feedback from or simply talk things through with makes decision-making feel less overwhelming.

I’ve also learned to pay attention to how I feel while working. Sometimes when I feel stuck, what I really need is a break, distance, or rest. Taking a step away often helps me come back with more clarity. For me, knowing whether to keep going or stop is usually a balance between planning, support, and listening to myself.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I’m a motion designer and animator, but at the core of my work, I care most about storytelling and emotion. I started with cel animation and character design, and I still love work that feels human, tactile, and emotionally honest. I enjoy moving between mediums like motion graphics, illustration, stop-motion, and 3D because I’m interested in how different ways of making can completely change how a story feels.

I started my creative journey pretty young. I was the kid making comics and drawing constantly. I studied communication design in India, worked as a freelancer in animation and illustration, and eventually moved to Savannah to pursue my MFA in Motion Media Design at SCAD.

It definitely has not been easy. Moving countries, adapting to a new environment, and figuring out who I am as a creative has come with a lot of uncertainty and self-doubt. What helped me most was community, collaboration, and continuing to make work even when I felt unsure.

What I’m most proud of is creating work that connects with people emotionally. I want people to know that I care deeply about making meaningful work and staying curious. I am still learning, still experimenting, and honestly, I hope I always am.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
If my best friend was visiting for a week, I’d honestly just take them to all my favorite comfort places in Savannah. We’d definitely start with PJ Thai because I love that place, and then probably just walk around downtown and River Street after.

I’d take them to the SCAD library because weirdly enough it’s one of my favorite places here. We’d also go to The Cat House because I’m a cat person and I feel like everyone needs to experience it at least once.

One day we’d grab snacks and random picnic food from Kroger and go sit at Forsyth Park for a few hours, maybe get ice cream after. I’d definitely take them to Tybee for a beach day too because it’s such an easy escape and always fun.

At some point we’d go to Black Rabbit in the evening because I love the vibe there. Honestly, my favorite thing about Savannah is that even if you don’t have a super packed plan, it’s still fun. Half the time the best part is just walking around, finding cute spots, and hanging out.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I don’t think I would be where I am without the people who have supported me at different stages of my life and career. Moving to a new country for grad school was exciting, but also overwhelming at times, and I’ve been incredibly lucky to have mentors, professors, friends, and family who believed in me even during moments when I doubted myself.

A huge shoutout goes to my professors and peers at SCAD who constantly push me to think deeper, experiment, and trust my instincts as a designer and animator. Being surrounded by people who care so deeply about making things has been incredibly motivating.

I also want to credit the people I’ve worked with in collaborative spaces, whether in studios, freelance projects, or student teams. So much of creative work happens through conversation, feedback, and collective problem-solving, and I’ve learned so much from simply being around talented, generous people.

And of course, my family deserves a lot of credit. Choosing a creative career path can feel uncertain, and having people who support your curiosity and growth makes a huge difference.

Lastly, I want to give a shoutout to the small communities that make a place feel like home. Sometimes encouragement comes from unexpected places, and even a welcoming studio space or a kind conversation can remind you why you keep creating.

Website: https://dishaagrawal.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dishhahaa/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dishagrawal/

Image Credits
Yellowjackets Brand Package with Cristian Sandoval and Lu Lu / BMore Mighty / Lilith Title Sequence with Winter Royer / Blondshell Album Trailer