Joyce N. Ho, Emmy-winning creative director, on motion, stopping and finding your joy

Joyce N. Ho has designed title sequences for worldwide famous shows and events, won an Emmy, and built one of the most respected careers in motion design of her generation. In our latest episode, the Hong Kong-born, Australian creative director based in Brooklyn talks about the art of designing in time, what it costs to run at full speed for fourteen years, and what you find when you finally slow down. Do not miss it. It's always in motion. Find our new episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. After six years at Breeder in Brisbane and five years freelancing in New York, Joyce N. Ho joined global agency BUCK as Associate Creative Director. Then, in 2025, she did something the industry rarely permits: she took a sabbatical. Three months, unpaid, with one rule: no client work. On this episode of Women at Work by Hey, she talks about craft, cultural identity, creative leadership and the joy she nearly lost and found again. At Women at Work by Hey, we believe the women shaping the tools of visual culture deserve to be heard. Join us in our 6th year of fighting the patriarchy with visibility and shared knowledge! Follow Joyce Ho: https://joyceho.com Topics covered: • Growing up in Hong Kong and Australia • Discovering motion design • Teamwork and creative collaboration • Working on True Detective Season 1 • Moving to New York and freelancing • Motion design, storytelling, and music • Leadership and impostor syndrome • Women in the creative industries • Creative burnout and sabbaticals • Reconnecting with personal creative practice • Cultural identity and authenticity • Advice for young creatives If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe for more interviews with designers, artists, and creative leaders shaping the future of the industry.