The Who (not the band)

MEREDITH KAPLAN 
owner, creative, project manager

I have worked as a graphic designer for the past five years in both a corporate environment and as a subcontractor. My two years spent in the corporate world provided me with the ability to work for and with other people on my team. Since then, I’ve worked for myself and have continued to hone my communication skills and project management style. My organizational skills keep me afloat on those large-scale projects that require constant back and forth communication.

I have adapted my eye-for-design into motion design using After Effects. Designing for motion allows me to lift my designs from paper and turn them into fresh and energizing motion graphics for video.

I graduated with a BFA from University of Michigan’s School of Art & Design with a concentration in graphic design. Prior to attending Michigan, I studied fine art at DePaul University which led to my interest in graphic design.

John is no longer an official employee at Kaplan Studio as he recently joined Centerline Digital as a full time editor.

JOHN KAPLAN
founder, editor
I have a really difficult time giving myself a job title, because as a small business owner I’m a part of all aspects of the job. When I work directly with clients I’m a producer—I work with them to develop the concept, budget, edit and deliver the video. I fill many roles. However, when I work as a subcontractor for another media agency my role is usually limited to being an editor—I join their team of producers, creative directors, writers, etc. and focus my attention on a specific task. Regardless of what you call it, I make stuff you watch on screens.

I graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelors of Science in Visual Communication Technology. I get to be a little bit artsy and a little bit of a computer geek. My education has become invaluable for our business and how we work with our clients. I’m a storyteller at heart and I really love using video to deliver that story.

Yes, we are married. And yes, we enjoy working together.