Mom's Recipes

Diversity in design: A list of talented graphic designers breaking the standard mold. Dive in for inspiration and fresh perspectives.

Hi everyone! I’m Kylie Muller, the newest baker at Pixel Bakery. I’m working as a video production intern, and I couldn’t be more excited.

Hey hi hello, I'm Alexia Kane and am little miss Pixel Bakery’s newest baker and hail all the way from Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Time management is a crucial skill for anyone working in a creative field. Balancing deadlines, meetings, and a personal life can be a daunting task.

I lovvvvveee freelancing and I also really enjoy working in a design studio. Both have taught me so many things and keep me busy like never before.

In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most common styles of animation and their unique characteristics.

I’m so thrilled to tell the world that Pixel Bakery won its first Judge’s Citation this year at the Nebraska ADDYs.

It’s with a heavy heart that I’m writing this goodbye letter to Pixel Bakery. It feels like just yesterday I was the new kid.

Hi! My name is Lesley and I’m the newest baker here at Pixel Bakery! I’m not so great at these type of introductions.

Let's talk about why your brand should incorporate animated explainer videos into your marketing campaigns, and who could benefit from them.

Let's break down some helpful tips for talking business online. Here are some easy things to make your zoom calls look professional and highly produced.

Molly Hobson Vaida joins the Pixel Bakery Leadership Team as our new Project Manager. Hiya Molly. We're very glad you're part of the team.

My name is Rachel Dempsey and in retrospect I am just the new multimedia designer, but that doesn't fit the punny bakery brand.

Meet Nicole Klein, our new Motion Designer. From New York to Nebraska, her creative journey takes flight. BFA from Ringling College.

Goodbyes are hard. It's always been that way for me, whether it's a family reunion or friends moving out of state.

We approach every project with the goal of creating authentic and relatable content.It's crucial that your brand be relatable. Here's why.

Explore the latest update for Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro. We review the new gyro stabilization in Firmware 7.9 through a test.

Olli Jenkins joins Pixel Bakery as our new creative strategy intern. They're currently a student at UNL's Emerging Media Arts college.

Personal finance, communication skills, sales skills, and leadership development are skipped in college. This means it’s on us to fill those gaps.

Hi there! I’m Maddie Hahn and I’m the newest edition to the Pixel Bakery family. I'll be PB's studio manager and HR coordinator.

I’m super pumped to announce that I’ve accepted a position on the Board of Directors for the LUX Center for the Arts

At Pixel Bakery, we prioritize genuine partnerships, mastering design and video. Your success is our craft.

Hey, what's up?! My name is Johnny (they/them) and I'm the newest Multimedia Designer at Pixel Bakery.

Join SEAchange co-founders Graham and Kyle as they discuss baked-in company values with Pixel Bakery's Director, Jordan Lambrecht.

We have some news! Pixel Bakery is upgrading to a larger office, increasing our staff size, and continuing to kill it.

My name is Abby Hall and I am the newest baker in the shop here at PB! I'm currently a student at UNL's Emerging Media Arts college.

I recently ran into an issue where I wanted to use NextJS's image optimization feature to display several images from Instagram.

I run a small, 11-person animation studio in Nebraska. As any small business owner knows, you’re only as good as your team.

Delve into the world of a creative's work-life balance with Rebecca, PB's animator. Discover tips from her journey in managing art as both a job & passion.

My name is Lizzie and I'm the new Post-Production Intern here at Pixel Bakery! I graduate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in August.

Hello, fellow Bakery fans. Welcome to this blog post about me, Samee Callahan, the new Associate Creative Director at Pixel Bakery.

Join Sophia Stueven, Pixel Bakery's Post-Production Specialist, in her quick mindfulness technique for de-compressing and staying present.

An internal process document that we provide to New Hire about the different technologies, terminologies, apps, and programs we use.

Graduating with a degree in Music Performance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Olivia Boldt joins Pixel Bakery as a Project Manager.

Meet Brenna, our new Studio Manager at Pixel Bakery. She's here to keep things running smoothly and Jordan sane. Exciting times ahead!

Writing a Google Script to help keep your work email sane. Learn how to auto delete/archive Gmail emails after a set time and stay organized.

Concluding our Black History Month series, we delve into the legacy of Black cinematography and its impactful journey.

An in-depth analysis on the science behind Adobe Illustrator's PDF presets, and a look into which option you should use.

This is a scan of a newspaper article clipping. The article has disappeared off of the web and the original publication, LNK News, is now defunct.

Winning ADDYs while working from home. Tyler Loebig and Madeline Christensen win Ad Rookies of the Year, PB wins Gold for web design.

For Black History Month, we have been exploring the histories of our crafts and highlighting the Black creatives that have shaped our creative industry.

Hi, friends! Audrey Farnham here. I’m the newest recipe in PB's cookbook! I'm currently a graphic design student at Southeast Community college.

Celebrate Black History Month by exploring the contributions of Black creatives in animation, photography, videography, and graphic art at Pixel Bakery.

Danny Hinz is an illustrative artist in his final year at UNL, and we couldn’t help but share his incredible senior Capstone project with you all.

Miranda's witty and practical guide for thriving in a pandemic world. From Zoom mastery to self-care tips, navigate chaos with humor and resilience.

We are incredibly proud to say that our very own Jordan Lambrecht got selected to be the inaugural 2020 Young Professional of the Year!

Discover the journey and vision behind Lincoln's Pixel Bakery Motion Studio, co-founded by Jordan Lambrecht, creating impactful motion marketing

The Nebraska Creative a resource for discovering design, advertising, animation, and video production companies in Nebraska"

Today we’re going to talk about how to animate the illusion of text being drawn/painted onto the screen in After Effects using Trim Paths.

We compiled a list of our favorite local businesses and artists you can support while we're all staying at home with way too much time to meditate.

Newcomer Lindsey Stewart, our multimedia designer, brings fresh energy to Pixel Bakery. Embracing growth, challenges, and creative collaboration.

Meet Kaitlyn Pfannenstiel, Pixel Bakery's intern, embracing new possibilities beyond college. Join her journey!

Hey there, I’m Natalie! I’m a recent graduate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and amPixel Bakery’s newest addition to the team.

Tips to balance college life: tools for organization, exercise, time management, self-care, and setting priorities.

This past weekend, Pixel Bakery was honored to earn a silver award for their work on SoulPancake: The Price of Free at the 2019 AIGA Show.

Ten tips for anyone wanting to plunge into the daunting, fascinating, infuriating, yet always rewarding world of Adobe After Effects and motion design.

Explore the journey of becoming a sustainable consumer. From plant-based choices to reducing waste, discover simple swaps that make a big impact.

In this tutorial: I’ll go over how we utilize the Generate Assets tool inside of Adobe Photoshop to quickly modulate web-ready image assets.

Hi, I’m Tyler Loebig, and I’m the newest ingredient (multimedia designer/animator) to the Pixel Bakery spice rack.

Hi! I’m Gabby, I'm a fourth-year advertising and public relations student at UNL and am Pixel Bakery’s first ever Brand Manager!

The fusion of nostalgia and digital art with a 3D model of a Polaroid camera. Explore the intersection of tangible and virtual experiences in this creation.

When I first started to think about how to build my own personal brand I immediately thought about my social channels.

At the 2019 Nebraska ADDY Awards, Pixel Bakery was awarded one gold and one silver in two different categories including animation and music.

Discover the vibrant spirit of Lincoln, Nebraska, as local artists and creators contribute to a brighter future through their impactful creations.

Discover the impact of guerilla marketing, using unconventional methods like sampling, freebies, and videos to promote products and ideas.

Master Mt. Mograph's Motion2 plugin with this concise tutorial. Unleash 20 new tools for dynamic keyframes and enhanced animations in After Effects.

Bridge education gaps: finance, communication, sales, leadership. Take charge of your learning journey with us.

Learn to set up a Bootstrap 4 website for responsive projects with Jordan's tutorial. Get started with essential tools and components.

I’ve lived in Nebraska my whole life, and when you live in Nebraska, you get used to talking about the weather.

Here's a quick tutorial that demonstrates how to set up and manage a new composition in After Effects.

A very long class tutorial on how to get characters ready for animation, focusing on how their joints interact with each other.

From journalism to design, learn about the journey of transitioning to a motion designer and discover essential steps to make it happen.

A quick tutorial that demonstrates how to smooth out bezier paths and points within Adobe Illustrator CC.

Discover Mitch Johnson's 5-step recipe for personal growth and success at Pixel Bakery. Cheers to building a fulfilling life!

A few weeks ago, Jordan, Karley and I were honored to accept the New Company Entrepreneur Award from the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship.

This summer, we worked with local eCommerce company Spreetail on their latest community involvement event.

Now that Lincoln Calling 2018 has come to a close, we wanted to share with you our storyboarding process.

This past Saturday, we were excited to accept a Gold AIGA award for work we created with our partners at KANEKO.

Hello! Week Four of the Nebraska Type Challenge has concluded! We’re very excited about the submissions for this week!!

What’s up, egg whites? Week 3 of the Nebraska Type Challenge had our participants designing the semicolon.

Explore the extraordinary journey of a former NFL player through Ovenside Chats w/ Josh III, delving into his impactful image and its unprecedented aftermath.

What’s up, rolling pins? Week 2 of the Nebraska Type Challenge had our participants tackling the question mark.

This week officially kicks off the Nebraska Type Challenge, a 30 week typography experiment that Pixel Bakery is helping put on.

Exciting journey of Hannah Klemme, a new addition to Pixel Bakery team. A graphic design student sharing her path to creativity and growth.

Pixel Bakery is honored to receive the Step Up Award from Prosper Lincoln, recognizing our commitment to community growth and positive impact.

Evolving from brunch posts to design inspiration, Instagram's journey reflects diverse trends. Discover engaging accounts for creative inspiration and more.

Here are my favorite animated music videos of all time. I love to reference them with clients- they always inspire creativity.

Explore Our Top 10 Films of All Time, a collection that fuels our creativity as a production studio and creative shop.

The point of this post isn’t to tell you to “just go for it,” because sometimes that advice is wrong and thinking it out is the right choice.

I’m a firm believer that the space you create in dictates what the end result of your project will be.

Discover the fascinating world of color theory and its impact on design, emotions, and perception in this introductory guide.

Learn how to set up a PHP workflow with Bootstrap 4 for efficient web development. Combine the power of both to create responsive websites.

Last weekend, Pixel Bakery was awarded two golds and three silvers in five different categories at the Nebraska ADDY Awards.

We had a pretty good showing at this year’s ADDY’s. View the winning work below, and drop us a line if you want to get in on this list next year.

Hiya. Here’s a quick guide written for my students on what Pixel Bakery uses for our render workflow.

After reading this post on reddit, I decided it would be cool to have my design students try this project out.

Today in class a lot of my students were struggling with the AutoRig function inside of DUIK, so I walk them through how to rig a cow.

Kaitlin “KB” Brodeur – Baking creative goods since ’94. We can't wait to see what amazing things you do at Pixel Bakery.

When I graduated college back in 2015 with my art and advertising degree, my prospects were grim being a creative in the new world of adulting.

Discover our logo for Omaha Spring Cleanup, an annual initiative by Keep Omaha Beautiful, promoting community beautification and environmental education.

We now have as many ADDY’s as Leo DiCaprio has Oscars. Congrats to all the 2017 ADDY Awards winners.

One of the awesome things about working for an animation studio is the wide variety of projects that you get to be involved in.

Explore our quirky yet informative blog where we blend sarcasm and insights. From social media tips to animation tutorials, we've got you covered!