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Select worK | TRAVIS KYLE SPANGLER
UPDATED AUGUST 2026
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Direction • Design • Motion • Images • Ideas • Exploration
I've been fortunate to meet and work with amazing and talented individuals and teams. Here is a selection of that represent both my hard work and theirs.
I am currently Creative Director at Versant. Managing all things design for the Cable Entertainment brands. I also help with both sports and Versant in house branding needs.
For 7 years I served as Design Director at NBC Universal working with a sharp and talented in house team with many wonderful out of house collaborators.
I worked for two stints at MTV Networks for a number of years as a designer, animator and Creative Director for On-Air.
I co-founded the creative entity known as The Lifelong Friendship Society (2004-2012).
I graduated from The School of Art + Design at Purchase College.
I am honored to collaborate with a large number of great clients, studios and agencies in many different capacities on a local and global scale. This has included work for: Google, Volkswagen, Starbucks, USA Sports, MTV Networks, Nickelodeon Networks, NBC Universal, Versant, TBS, Coca-Cola, Pepsico, Merck, American Express, Showtime, Volvo, Atlantic Records, Fuse TV, Fuel TV, Discovery Networks, Jack FM, FujiFilm USA, United Masters, Refinery 29 and New Line Cinema.
I've been involved in a variety of projects that have received an award or recognition, including those from: GEMA/BDA/ProMAX, CMA Awards, Telly Awards, SCAD Inspire, Effie Awards, One Show, London Advertising Awards, Cannes, Clio, Andy Awards, and Art Directors Club.
I have exhibited art and design at conferences, events and galleries in NY, Toronto, Portland, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Sydney and Barcelona.
My work has been featured in over 30 publications including books and magazines by: The Princeton Architectural Press, Die Gestalten Verlag, I.D., Print, EyE, Flaunt, Computer Arts, Anthem, Animation Magazine, Communication Arts, Shots, Arkitip, Stash and CMYK.
IDEAS, PITCHING, DEVELOPMENT, DECKs. AT HOME ON SET OR IN STUDIO FOR PHOTO, Key ART, MOTION AND DESIGN
logos, TYPOGRAPHY, IMAGE MAKING, COLORS, SHAPES, ITERATION AND EXECUTION
2d animation in a wide variety of techniques
INVENTING, versioning, optimizing FOR PLATFORMS AND AN AUDIENCE
LISTENING, STRATEGY
