I’m Tom, a creative director and motion designer with over 20 years experience shaping visual stories for brands and studios around the world.

Working across strategy and hands-on craft, I partner with studios and brands to create work with care, clarity and purpose.

Available for direction, motion and consulting.

email: contact@tomcrate.me

tel: (+45)52 65 69 65

Outside of client projects, I explore creativity, leadership and personal growth through my newsletter, Flip Normal.

From the blog

Why I burned out (and why you don’t have to)

I’m on a journey towards a healthier way of living and I want to share it with you. This journey began towards the end of 2017.

How the Fuck do You Love Yourself?

Three years ago I was reaching the darkest point of my burnout. My vital fire was all but extinguished, my health rapidly diminishing. I was emaciated, weak and scared.

Why it's OK to be Stuck

Have you ever gotten really fired up about starting something new, and then before you know it, you’re stuck?

5 Reasons to be Kinder to Yourself

The boundary to what we can accept is the boundary to our freedom.”― Tara Brach

How I Made Freinds With My Impostor Syndrome

Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough?

Me too!

W*RK

It’s that four letter word again.

Negative Space

Our bodies (and everything around us for that matter) are mostly made up of empty space.

Let’s take a moment to really appreciate that space.

Whatever You Choose is the Right Decision

It struck me today how much time I spend worrying about whether I made the right choice.

Giving myself a hard time over a choice I made in the past or worrying about how a decision will affect my future.

Fuck that!

The Only Thing Stopping You is You

The only thing stopping me is me

It’s a liberating thought

You Are Truly Powerful

I have become aware that language is extremely powerful, and I have been changing the way I speak about myself in order to use some of this power to my advantage.

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