2D Animation Studio

Most 2D animation projects take between 4 and 10 weeks from brief to delivery. A shorter social asset or simple motion graphic might come together in 3 to 4 weeks, while a longer narrative piece or full character animation can take 8 to 12 weeks. The biggest variables are the length of the animation, the complexity of the design, and how many rounds of feedback happen at each stage. We always agree timelines upfront and keep you updated throughout. If you're working to a fixed deadline, let us know early. We can often adjust the production schedule or scale the team to meet it.

There's no single answer because every project is different. A 30-second social animation has a very different scope to a 3-minute explainer or a full title sequence. The main factors that affect cost are the length of the animation, the style and complexity of the design, whether characters need to be created from scratch, and whether you need scriptwriting, voiceover, or original music. We're always transparent about pricing. Get in touch with a brief or even a rough idea, and we'll give you an honest ballpark.

2D animation works in two dimensions, with movement created through illustrated frames, whether hand-drawn, vector-based, or digitally painted. It tends to feel more graphic, illustrative, and stylised. 3D animation builds objects and characters in a virtual three-dimensional space, which allows for camera movement, realistic lighting, and depth. Neither is better than the other. The right choice depends on the story, the audience, and the brand. We work across both 2D and 3D animation, so we can advise honestly on what suits your project best.

Quite a range. Our 2D work spans hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation, vector animation, cel-style animation, flat design motion graphics, illustrated animation, collage techniques, and mixed media. We don't have a single "house style" that we force onto every project. The style should come from the brief, not the studio. We'll always recommend the approach that serves the story and works for your budget.

Not at all. Some clients come to us with a finished script and detailed references. Others have nothing more than a vague idea and a deadline. Both are fine. We offer full creative development, including scriptwriting, storyboarding, and concept work. If you already have a script or storyboard, we're happy to work from that too.

A brief is the ideal starting point, but it doesn't need to be polished. Tell us what the animation needs to achieve, who the audience is, where it will be shown, and any references or examples that inspire you. If you have brand guidelines, share those too. If you're not sure where to start, just get in touch and we'll help you shape the brief together.

Yes. We regularly work within established brand systems, translating static guidelines into animated form while keeping everything on-brand. Send us your guidelines, key assets, and any examples of how the brand has been used before, and we'll make sure the 2D animation feels like a natural extension of your visual identity.

We've produced 2D animation for brands, agencies, broadcasters, charities, cultural institutions, government bodies, and production companies. Our client list includes ITV, Sky, PepsiCo, and Uniqlo alongside independent filmmakers and activist organisations. The common thread isn't the sector. It's clients who care about the quality of the work.

Yes, all of it. Sound is a critical part of any animation, and we treat it with the same care as the visuals. We work with trusted composers and sound designers to create original scores, source and direct voiceover recordings, and build bespoke soundscapes. Everything is delivered as a finished, polished piece.

We deliver in whatever formats you need. That typically includes ProRes or H.264 for broadcast and web, MP4 for social platforms, GIF or WebM for lighter web use, and any other spec your team or platform requires. We also provide social media cutdowns and aspect ratio variations (16:9, 9:16, 1:1) if your content needs to work across multiple channels.

Absolutely. Social content is one of the most common things we produce. We design and animate content specifically for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube, optimised for each platform's specs, aspect ratios, and attention patterns. Whether it's a series of short loops, a longer brand film cut down for social, or native social-first content, we've got it covered.

Motion graphics typically involve animated typography, shapes, icons, data visualisations, and brand elements. They're great for explainers, social content, and anything where the information itself is the star. Character animation involves creating and animating illustrated characters with personality, expression, and movement. It's used when you need emotional storytelling, narrative, or a brand mascot. We do both, and plenty of projects blend the two.

Very much so. A large portion of our work comes through agencies, production companies, and post-production houses who need a specialist 2D animation team they can trust. We're used to working within existing creative frameworks, responding to agency briefs, and delivering on their timelines.

Yes. While we offer the full pipeline from script to delivery, we're also happy to step in at any stage. Some clients come to us with a finished storyboard and need animation production only. Others want us to handle creative development and hand off to their in-house team for animation. We're flexible and will fit into whatever workflow makes sense for your project.

As involved as you want to be. Our process is built around regular check-ins and shared progress. You'll see and approve the work at key milestones: script, storyboard, styleframes, animation, and sound. We won't disappear for weeks and resurface with a finished film. That said, if you'd prefer to give us the brief and let us run with it, that works too. We'll adapt to however your team likes to work.

We use AI as a production tool where it genuinely helps, not as a replacement for artists. Our animators, illustrators, and designers are the creative core of every project. AI might speed up certain technical tasks or help us explore ideas in the early stages, but the craft, the taste, and the creative decisions are always human. That's what makes the work feel like ours, and yours.

Three things, mainly. First, we're illustrators and animators by training, not a tech company that happens to do animation. That shows in the design quality. Second, we give every project proper creative direction from start to finish, so the work is cohesive and intentional. Third, we're genuinely collaborative. We don't guard the process or hide behind jargon. You'll always know where your project stands and why we're making the choices we're making.