The "Quantity First" approach w/Hitoshi Morita (@mojapoly)

A chat with the japanese creator on his process and thoughts.

Hitoshi’s work, or as I’ve discovered him @mojapoly, caught my attention at the moment I’ve seen some of his posts. Is one of those profiles you see, and inmediatly ‘understand’ what is it about.

Of course, something unnecessary. But I like it.

I started following right away, and months and months later kept checking on some of his explorations.

I really like the approach of frequent ‘short’ exercises. As you might know already.

So I went to catch up with him to know a bit more about his process.

Oh, and by the way… Have a good day 🙂

A lot of designers are afraid to post unfinished work. How do you get past the fear of perfectionism to post so consistently?

I think this question often comes down to quality versus quantity. In my case, I’ve found that quality tends to come after quantity. When I kept creating and posting regularly, my sense of quality gradually evolved over time.

There were many times when I posted something that I felt didn’t quite work — but surprisingly, those pieces sometimes received the most positive reactions. It made me realize that even my own idea of “perfection” isn’t perfect. By continuing, you refine not only your skills but also your way of seeing things.

I try to stay consistent without being too hard on myself. Some days are better than others, but that’s okay. What matters is to keep moving, one post at a time.

Sharing work publicly also helps me connect with other artists. Sometimes a small experiment starts a conversation that leads to something unexpected. That kind of exchange keeps me inspired to keep creating every day.

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✳️ One thing: I’m building a course live.

Wait, what?

Do you mean that you are charging for something that’s unfinished? Yes, that.

But there is a thing, now the price of the course is 49€.

Basically you pay for what you get. And also, you pay once. So all the updates will be included.

The course will be updated in December (with a video module on fundamentals and some quick exercises).

Aaaand will have a rework of the main content, based on real-like briefs in January until it reaches completion (and full price -which is around x3 what it is now-).

By the way, this course is for graphic designers who want to move into motion but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start.

*Now let’s continue with Hitoshi’s interesting word :)

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I’ve seen your profile recommended and growing in the past months. How has this

I started posting daily in 2021, around the time when the world was changing due to the pandemic. At first, it was just a quiet personal project — a way to relearn the tools I had been using for years like Cinema 4D and After Effects.

I wanted to revisit techniques I hadn’t explored before and experiment through trial and error.

In the beginning, I didn’t worry about consistency or style. My only goal was to keep learning.

But over time, I started to notice patterns — what kind of visuals I enjoyed making, what kind of motion felt natural to me. That gradual process of discovery shaped what has now become my style.

As for my career, this routine slowly opened new doors. People from Japan and abroad began to recognize my work, and conversations started to happen, sometimes online, sometimes in person. Those exchanges have become an important part of my creative journey.

What tip/suggestions would you recommend to someone starting in motion design

I think the most important thing is to stay curious and keep exploring. Motion design can feel overwhelming at first — there are so many tools, styles, and techniques — but you don’t have to master everything at once.

Try small experiments every day. Don’t be afraid to make imperfect work or share unfinished ideas. What feels uncertain at first often becomes the key to finding your own style. Also, look at other artists’ work not to compare, but to learn how they think and express ideas.

The motion design community is very open and inspiring, and sharing your process can lead to meaningful connections.

I also hope more people start posting regularly. Seeing others experiment and grow gives me energy too, and I think the community becomes stronger when more people share their creative journey. So if you start making and posting, please let me know — I’d love to see your work!

Most of all, enjoy the process of discovery. Your voice and style will naturally take shape through time and repetition.