Pridgeon Design Group

Pridgeon Design Group is an independent digital media production studio specializing in medical, scientific and industrial animation. Founded in Boston in 2006 by Paul M. Pridgeon, the studio creates visual explanations of complex devices, biological processes and engineered systems. Its work combines 3D animation, medical illustration, motion graphics and video production for educational and commercial communication.

Medical technology and life sciences are central to the studio’s practice. PDG develops animations explaining surgical procedures, cardiovascular equipment, laboratory automation and diagnostic instruments, alongside anatomical illustrations and instructional diagrams. These projects translate technical information into visual material for product demonstrations, marketing presentations and clinical education. Its reported clients and institutional collaborators include Werfen, Reprieve Cardiovascular, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dartmouth Health, Harvard University and Brown University.

From technical concepts to finished media

The studio’s production services span concept development, scripting, storyboarding, visual design and art direction through modeling, animation, editing and post-production. Its capabilities include character rigging, photorealistic CGI, technical illustration and hybrid 2D/3D animation. Deliverables range from corporate marketing films and animated television commercials to interactive presentations, trade show kiosk content and localized video assets.

PDG also applies its visualization expertise beyond healthcare. Its industrial work covers marine dredging, infrastructure, environmental remediation and commercial equipment, while consumer projects include automotive audio systems, footwear and architectural flooring imagery. Across these assignments, the studio uses animation to show product construction, demonstrate functionality and explain processes that can be difficult to communicate through conventional footage alone.

Representative work includes medical animation for the Reprieve System, visualization of Werfen’s ROTEM sigma and HemoCell laboratory systems, and product animation for Bose Automotive’s Fresh Air Subwoofer technology. Other assignments include technical animations for Cashman Dredging, surgical visualization for Signati Medical and anatomical illustration for Health Dialog. The company maintains a presence in Massachusetts and Florida, serving projects across healthcare, engineering, education and consumer markets.