The State of 3D with PJ Richardson: Adapting, Thriving, and Staying Inspired

What’s going on in 3D right now? Game-changing tools, new platforms, and a tidal wave of opportunities (and challenges) for motion designers.

This week on the School of Motion Podcast, EJ chats with PJ Richardson, co-founder of Laundry Studio, to dig into the current state of 3D, creative burnout, and what it takes to succeed today:

🏷️ 6 Key Takeaways from this Episode

1. Stay curious, but don’t feel pressured to chase every trend. Find what excites you and explore it deeply.
2. Post your experiments on platforms like Instagram, LinkedIn, or Behance. Clients are drawn to fresh, authentic work, not necessarily perfection.
3. Give yourself permission to slow down. Every day does not need to be a creative marathon. Create because you love it—not for the likes.
4. Use AI to speed up tasks or spark ideas, but don’t rely on it to do the heavy lifting. Clients still hire humans for their taste and vision.
5. Play to your strengths. Specialists thrive when they’re laser-focused, while generalists succeed by staying adaptable.
6. Don’t underestimate the power of being nice. Creative industries thrive on collaboration.

PJ’s candid take on 3D design, creative struggles, and the future of motion graphics is a refreshing reminder that success isn’t about knowing every tool—it’s about staying inspired, adaptable, and above all, human.