Ricardo Roberts
Co-Founder
In their own words
To be responsible designers, we need to make sure we’re inclusive of the world’s largest minority group.
We’re working towards a future that normalises diversity.
We design with, not for. Great design brings people together. Inclusive design brings more people together.
We want to be one of the top ten studios in the world. And we’re going to get there by doing things differently – by practicing our mantra, design with, not for.
Articles & interviews
- "BIEN Champions Diversity in Character Design with Inclusive Approach"
The article profiles BIEN, a Los Angeles-based motion studio, and its Inclusive Motion Design (InMoDe™) methodology focused on authentic representation in animation. Co-founders Ricardo Roberts and Hung Le discuss their inclusive process, which involves diverse teams and audience feedback to avoid tokenism. A highlight project includes an illustration toolkit for the International Paralympic Committee, showcasing BIEN’s commitment to normalising diversity in visual storytelling.
- BIEN Studio Leads with Inclusive Motion Design Initiative
The article profiles BIEN, a Los Angeles-based motion studio founded by Ricardo Roberts and Hung Le, which champions inclusion and accessibility through its Inclusive Motion Design (InMoDe™) methodology. The studio works with major global clients while also launching initiatives like Creative Codex and Fliers on the Wall to make the motion design industry more equitable. BIEN’s approach emphasizes designing 'with, not for' to ensure representation and accessibility are embedded in every project.