# John Trauscht on what it takes to design at Pixar.

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Published: 2026-05-06T09:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

What does it take to bring a Pixar film to life for audiences around the world? In this episode, host Bill Connolly sits down with John Trauscht, Senior Graphic Designer at Pixar Animation Studios, to explore the craft behind adapting films for global audiences and the creative mindset that makes it all possible. From designing band posters to shaping global Pixar films, John's career has been consistently artistic but not exactly linear. He shares how collaboration, critique, and "creative surfing" help bring stories to life across languages and why humans are still central to storytelling. You can find blog posts for this and other episodes at monotype.com/podcast .

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