Explanimate

Explanimate is an independent animation and design studio based in Brisbane, Australia. Founded in 2011, it creates story-driven animated films and visual content that explain complex technical, strategic and corporate ideas. Its work spans business communications, software demonstrations, educational content and public awareness campaigns, combining narrative development with 2D animation, 3D animation and motion design.

The studio supports projects from initial concept through finished production. Its creative process includes scriptwriting, concept art, character design, storyboards, style frames and animatics, followed by animation and post-production sound. Outputs range from short product explainers and animated infographics to television commercials, cinema advertising, internal communications and startup pitch videos. Custom whiteboard sketch animation, logo animation and animated titles provide additional formats for different communication needs.

Animation for products, brands and public information

For technology and software businesses, Explanimate produces platform walkthroughs, product showcases and demonstrations that translate functionality into visual stories. Its portfolio includes work for Userback, Alteryx, Smokeball and Codafication. Across these projects, the studio uses animation and motion graphics to communicate products and explain services.

Education, research and public-sector communication also form a substantial part of its work. Reported projects include scientific explanation for CSIRO Synbio, educational assessment videos for UNSW Global, research and student communications for the University of Melbourne, and public health animation for Queensland Health. Transport communications, financial literacy content and online training animations further demonstrate the range of subjects addressed through its production work.

Beyond conventional video, Explanimate develops interactive and real-time animation for websites and digital applications. Its capabilities include responsive animation, 3D web elements and motion branding for digital brand systems. The studio also offers ongoing creative content arrangements alongside individual productions, supporting organisations that need a continuing supply of animation and design assets.

Its clients span technology, government, higher education, healthcare, charities, retail and commercial brands, with projects tailored to both external audiences and internal organisational communication.