TRAUM INC
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- 2010
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About TRAUM INC
TRAUM INC is an independent digital creative studio based in London, working across CGI, motion design, visual effects and digital imagery. Founded around 2009–2010 by creative director, artist and designer Thomas Traum, the studio combines art direction with technical exploration to create still and moving images for commercial campaigns, cultural commissions and interactive environments.
Its work connects fashion, industrial design and speculative digital worlds. Projects range from photorealistic product imagery and character animation to simulated materials, virtual environments and screen-based installations. Creative direction, concept development, production and compositing form part of its offering, alongside interactive retail experiences and anamorphic billboard content. The studio serves luxury fashion, sportswear, consumer technology, premium audio, performing arts and architectural clients.
Films, campaigns and interactive experiences
A sustained collaboration with Apple Beats includes the Beats Fit Pro design film and the 2024 Beats Pill product launch film. TRAUM INC also collaborated with visual artist Nic Hamilton on Apple Beats x FRAGMENT campaign teasers. These projects bring together product-focused imagery, animation and creative direction.
For On Running, the studio created CGI campaign films and WebGL experiences spanning Cloud X, Cloudflow and the Lumos Collection. Its sportswear work also includes seasonal films for Adidas Y-3, launch imagery for Kilian Jornet’s outdoor brand NNormal, and concept sketches and digital installation work for Nike.
The portfolio extends into luxury retail and cultural production. TRAUM INC developed an interactive flagship-store avatar installation for Statement Paris, contributed animation to Prada’s #PradaRealLifeComix, and produced the launch trailer for The Shed New York’s kung-fu musical Dragon Spring Phoenix Rise. Further commissions include speculative films for GilletteLabs, motion visuals for Kenzo, textile simulation for Uniqlo and visual artworks for Bulgari.
Across these formats, the studio maintains a focused, director-led practice, combining visual concept development with the production techniques needed to realise each commission.
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Leadership and origins
Thomas Eberwein, professionally known as Thomas Traum, is the sole active director and holds at least 75% of the company’s shares and voting rights. Before establishing the studio, he co-founded the interactive partnership Digital Club after moving to London to work at Hi-ReS!. In 2008, he co-founded the Studio Three creative co-working space with Marc Kremers, Tara Darby and Damien Poulain.
Production and operating model
The research describes a pipeline using high-density multi-GPU rendering, procedural tools, bespoke code and generative workflows. The boutique studio scales project teams with specialist freelance 3D animators, modellers, sound designers and technical practitioners.
Collaborative alliance
In November 2021, TRAUM INC co-founded ONE with International Magic, The Experience Machine, Nic Hamilton, Valtteri Laihanen and Novembre Global. The co-owned, non-hierarchical alliance brings independent practitioners together for larger productions combining physical and digital experiences.
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Where TRAUM INC is based
- First Floor – East, 52-53 Margaret Street, London, W1W 8SQ, United KingdomLondon, England, United Kingdom
London office
HeadquartersStudio headquarters and registered office.
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