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Hey there, I'm Umaimah. I'm a designer/artist who loves to use whimsical styling and attention-grabbing colors in my design work. I spend most of my time painting, collecting floral dresses, trinkets and playing with my calico kitten. Clients include: Disney TVA, Cartoon Network,Warner Brothers, and more. UDamakka@gmail.com Resumé |
Press and Panels
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Solo Gallery Exhibition - The Animation Guild
Umaimah's solo gallery show 'coloured braids' took place at the TAG gallery In Burbank, CA, with the opening reception on April 6th, 5-8pm PT. The opening reception was a hit with various people in and out of the animation industry dropping by to view the pieces and support the artist. Gallery Show |
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Artist Alley - LightBox Expo
Lightbox expo is an art event that connects fans with the artists and creators behind their favorite films, animation, games, TV shows and illustrations. It’s a place for aspiring artist to come and learn and be inspired, and it’s also an amazing art marketplace like no other with over 20,000 attendees. The team of Lightbox expo selects the best artists and designers in the animation and creative field to host panels, showcase their work in artist alleys to meet fans or give demos of their work. In the year 2020, Umaimah was invited to give a talk about her role in animation and in 2023, she is invited back to join the artist alley, a large number of artists from around the world apply for this but only a few are selected. Lightbox Expo |
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Interview: Keyframe Magazine
As a member in The Animation Guild, Umaimah was interviewed about her signature lighting skills in her design work and what being in the union means to her. Interview Link |
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Interview: Creative Howl
Umaimah spoke about her process on a visual development design project on Creative Howl, a site that features talented designers and illustrators around the world. Interview Link |
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Interview: Black Nerd Problems
Umaimah talks about her style and aesthetic in her design work with Black Nerd Problems. Interview Link |
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Podcast: Black N Animated
Earlier in her career, Umaimah and her professional peers give advice on how to get into the animation industry using networking skills, on The Black N Animated podcast on Spotify. Podcast Link |
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Interview: The Nation
Umaimah is interviewed about her inspiration as a designer in animation by The Nation a Nigerian magazine labelled second- most-read media site / newspaper in the country. Interview Link |
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Panel Discussion: Wacom with Lightbox Expo
Umaimah is joined with her peers to talk about being the few black designers/artists who are working in the animation industry and how they are breaking boundaries in animation studios at Lightbox Expo sponsored by Wacom. Panel Video Link |
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Interview: Okay Africa
Umaimah is interviewed by Okay Africa (the largest US-based digital media platform dedicated to African culture, art and politics) about her inspirations, the themes in her work and how colors and props stand out in her work. Interview Link |
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Panel Discussion: Loyola Marymount University, Fullerton
Umaimah was invited to Loyola Marymount University on a panel discussion about The critically acclaimed animated film Entergalactic as an animation professional. She spoke about the art direction and the path we see art direction take in Animated characters that are comic artists. |
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Virtual Event: Women in Animation at California State University, Fullerton
Umaimah gave a talk to the Women In Animation organization at the California State University about her art and animation journey to being a Color Designer on Proud Family: Louder & Prouder. |
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Virtual Event: Black n Animated/Tea time with a Character Designer
Umaimah was invited back for a solo Black n Animated episode to talk about how she reached her success as a character designer. |
Virtual Event: SCAD Alumni: Umaimah Damakka talks about Prop (Model) and Color Design at Savannah College of Arts and Design.
Umaimah gave a talk and presentation about her career in Prop (Model) Design and Color Design, she took the students through how to make a good enough portfolio that will land you jobs in the animation industry. She also spoke about what each job entails and what it looks like with professional studios.
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Umaimah gave a talk and presentation about her career in Prop (Model) Design and Color Design, she took the students through how to make a good enough portfolio that will land you jobs in the animation industry. She also spoke about what each job entails and what it looks like with professional studios.
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