I led the art team throughout the production process, managing character design, background design, and overall artistic cohesion. This involved working closely with designers, animators, and producers to ensure a seamless blend of storytelling and visual execution. I provided clear creative direction, refined the visual language of the episode, and oversaw revisions to maintain consistency and impact. By fostering a collaborative environment, I ensured the team’s artistic contributions aligned with the narrative while pushing the boundaries of traditional civics education through animation.

Narrative Arc

Civics is a living, breathing aspect of daily life in the United States. Our story follows a day in the life of Kayla, a young woman living in Anacostia, a neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Through her journey, we highlight pivotal Supreme Court decisions that have shaped everyday life for Americans. The episode culminates with the 2015 Supreme Court decision Obergefell v. Hodges, which ruled that same-sex marriage is protected under the Fourteenth Amendment.

Obergefell v. Hodges

Obergefell v. Hodges (576 U.S. 644) – The Supreme Court ruled that the fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples under both the Due Process Clause and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Cleveland Board of Education v. LaFleur

Overly restrictive maternity leave regulations in public schools were found to violate the Due Process Clause of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments.

Darrin v. Gould

Girls cannot be excluded from playing high school football based on gender.

Naruto v. Slater

Animals cannot own copyright.

Island Trees School District v. Pico

Island Trees School District v. Pico – School districts cannot remove books from a library simply because they disagree with their content.

Lead Industries Association v. EPA

The Clean Air Act does not allow the EPA to consider implementation costs when setting air quality standards.

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