OUR MASTHEAD
The People Behind Melting Planet
Melting Planet started as a shared folder of experiments—loops, sketches, drafts, and strange little worlds passed between friends online. What began as late-night swaps turned into a home for publishing the work we couldn’t stop making, and a place where new collaborators could land and be seen.
Our editorial stance is simple: bold craft, clear intent, and zero filler. We look for pieces that use visuals and words as equal partners—animation-led stories, design-forward essays, illustrated reportage, and writing that carries a point of view. We’ll always choose specificity over trend-chasing, and we credit creators loudly, process included.
Today we publish and distribute work from emerging and established creators around the world. Melting Planet is independent and built to stay that way—funded through community support, selective sponsorships, and occasional collaborations that fit our taste. No paywalls for curiosity; no algorithms deciding what deserves light.
A small studio setup—where edits, sketches, and loops become stories.
Meet the People Behind Melting Planet
THE TEAM
Ari Lennox
Editor-in-Chief
Ari steers Melting Planet’s editorial voice—scouting standout art, sharpening narratives, and championing work that experiments with form, motion, and mood.
Jun Park
Art & Animation Editor
Jun curates visual stories, from looping micro-animations to full illustrated features, and works with contributors to keep every frame readable, bold, and weird.
Samira Vale
Features & Essays Editor
Samira develops longform pieces and personal essays, helping creators translate ideas into clean structure—without sanding off the edges that make them sing.
Rafael Quinn
Community & Submissions Editor
Rafael manages pitches and submissions, guides new voices through the process, and keeps our contributor pipeline moving—fast, kind, and crystal clear.
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