Made By Things

Made By Things is an independent animation and motion design studio based in the Columbus metropolitan area of Ohio. Founded by Matt Vojacek, the studio works as a creative content agency and strategic storytelling partner for organizations seeking to explain ideas, develop their brands, and connect with audiences through animation and film. Its approach centers on “People Stories,” using purposeful narratives and human perspectives to shape brand communication.

The studio combines 2D and 3D character animation, illustration, stop-motion, live-action production, and documentary storytelling. Its work ranges from short product animations and explainers to brand films, animated identity systems, and motion graphics for events. Sound design and compositing support its visual production capabilities.

Storytelling across formats

Brand films and human stories form a central part of the studio’s offering, alongside explainers that translate complex healthcare, financial, and technology subjects into accessible narratives. Motion branding work extends visual identities into animation through dynamic design systems and animated brand guidelines. Its experiential work brings those capabilities to virtual events and large physical displays.

The studio’s portfolio includes character-driven campaigns for Provide, animated brand work for Root Insurance, and narrative films for Lightspeed Venture Partners. A project for Nationwide Children’s Hospital brought 3D environments and characters to a large-scale experiential installation. Other work includes healthcare data storytelling for Arcadia, stop-motion apparel animations for HOMAGE, and a documentary and process film for Tonic Studios.

Made By Things serves healthcare, financial services, technology, higher education, retail, and social-impact organizations. Its consulting work includes brand strategy and story roadmapping through a Consult, Create, Cultivate methodology, connecting early planning with creative production and continued content development.

Alongside individual productions, Monthly Things provides recurring access to animation, illustration, visual effects, video editing, and motion design through a creative subscription service. This gives the studio an additional way to support organizations with ongoing content needs.