Artist by heart. Designer by process. Animator by expression. For over a decade, I’ve been bringing stories to life under my creative brand Adbhoota – The Magical Expression, blending art, design, and motion into emotionally resonant experiences. My work lies at the intersection of storytelling and strategy, transforming complex ideas into captivating visuals through animation, motion graphics, and design. Every project I take up is guided by five key principles: Understanding the core problem, Crafting a custom process, Collaborating deeply, Designing with emotional potency, and always Delivering on time. Over the years, I’ve collaborated with brands and organizations like Ethara Abu Dhabi, BrandXP Dubai, UNICEF Tajikistan, NFDC, D’Décor Home Fabrics, Digital Vidya, Kype (London) and many more-producing films, explainers, music videos, and brand animations that resonate across audiences and cultures. My expertise spans across: 2D Animation & Motion Design Storyboarding & Concept Visualization Experimental & Stop-Motion Animation Visual Design & Branding Animations (UI/UX Micro-Animations) Recognition: 64th National Film Award — Best Animated Movie for the short film- “Hum Chitra Banate Hai” Special Jury Award — Outstanding Visual Design for the short film- “Vatula – The Whirlwind” Best Story Award — for the short film- “Roop” Driven by curiosity and guided by intuition, I thrive on exploring new mediums and pushing creative boundaries. Whether you need a full storytelling partnership or precise visual execution, I approach each collaboration with sensitivity, imagination, and a commitment to excellence. Let’s create something magical together!

Shyam Sundar Chatterjee

Artist by heart. Designer by process. Animator by expression. For over a decade, I’ve been bringing stories to life under my creative brand Adbhoota – The Magical Expression, blending art, design, and motion into emotionally resonant experiences. My work lies at the intersection of storytelling and strategy, transforming complex ideas into captivating visuals through animation, motion graphics, and design. Every project I take up is guided by five key principles: Understanding the core problem, Crafting a custom process, Collaborating deeply, Designing with emotional potency, and always Delivering on time. Over the years, I’ve collaborated with brands and organizations like Ethara Abu Dhabi, BrandXP Dubai, UNICEF Tajikistan, NFDC, D’Décor Home Fabrics, Digital Vidya, Kype (London) and many more-producing films, explainers, music videos, and brand animations that resonate across audiences and cultures. My expertise spans across: 2D Animation & Motion Design Storyboarding & Concept Visualization Experimental & Stop-Motion Animation Visual Design & Branding Animations (UI/UX Micro-Animations) Recognition: 64th National Film Award — Best Animated Movie for the short film- “Hum Chitra Banate Hai” Special Jury Award — Outstanding Visual Design for the short film- “Vatula – The Whirlwind” Best Story Award — for the short film- “Roop” Driven by curiosity and guided by intuition, I thrive on exploring new mediums and pushing creative boundaries. Whether you need a full storytelling partnership or precise visual execution, I approach each collaboration with sensitivity, imagination, and a commitment to excellence. Let’s create something magical together!

Available to hire

Artist by heart. Designer by process. Animator by expression.
For over a decade, I’ve been bringing stories to life under my creative brand Adbhoota – The Magical Expression, blending art, design, and motion into emotionally resonant experiences.

My work lies at the intersection of storytelling and strategy, transforming complex ideas into captivating visuals through animation, motion graphics, and design. Every project I take up is guided by five key principles: Understanding the core problem, Crafting a custom process, Collaborating deeply, Designing with emotional potency, and always Delivering on time.

Over the years, I’ve collaborated with brands and organizations like Ethara Abu Dhabi, BrandXP Dubai, UNICEF Tajikistan, NFDC, D’Décor Home Fabrics, Digital Vidya, Kype (London) and many more-producing films, explainers, music videos, and brand animations that resonate across audiences and cultures.

My expertise spans across:
2D Animation & Motion Design
Storyboarding & Concept Visualization
Experimental & Stop-Motion Animation
Visual Design & Branding Animations (UI/UX Micro-Animations)

Recognition:
64th National Film Award — Best Animated Movie for the short film- “Hum Chitra Banate Hai”
Special Jury Award — Outstanding Visual Design for the short film- “Vatula – The Whirlwind”
Best Story Award — for the short film- “Roop”

Driven by curiosity and guided by intuition, I thrive on exploring new mediums and pushing creative boundaries. Whether you need a full storytelling partnership or precise visual execution, I approach each collaboration with sensitivity, imagination, and a commitment to excellence.

Let’s create something magical together!

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Work Experience

Animation Film Designer/Illustrator at Adbhoota - the magical expression (Freelance)
August 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance animation film designer and illustrator for diverse international clients. Projects include explanatory videos, music videos, educational and awareness videos, motion graphics, title animation, visual effects, posters, storytelling, and storyboard development. Collaborates closely with clients from concept to delivery to ensure alignment with objectives and timely results.
Teaching Assistant and Freelance Illustrator/Animator at IDC School of Design, IIT-Bombay, Mumbai
May 31, 2015 - October 16, 2025
Assisted in design education activities; contributed illustrations for a visual story book and produced freelance explanatory animations for clients.
Visualizer at Planet Dezign, Mumbai
June 1, 2011 - October 16, 2025
Created kids-themed visual designs for multiple events and contributed visual concepts for client projects.
Storyboard Artist/Illustrator at Words Infocom Pvt Ltd., Mumbai
March 31, 2010 - October 16, 2025
Did storyboarding for a feature film, character design, illustrations, clay modelling and more.

Education

Master of Design (M.Des), Specialization-Animation Film Design at IDC School of Design, IIT-Bombay, Mumbai
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
One Year Course in Fine Arts, Specialization-Painting at Kala Bhavana, Visva-Bharati University, Shantiniketan
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Graduate Diploma in Communication Design (GDCD), Specialization-Animation at Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Symbiosis International University, Pune
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

National Film Award for Best Animated Movie (Hum Chitra Banate Hai)
January 1, 2017 - October 16, 2025
Special Jury Award for Outstanding Visual Design (Vatula-the whirl wind)
January 1, 2016 - October 16, 2025
Best Story Award for Roop
January 1, 2009 - October 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services