Animation and Illustration Studio

At BRINK, we specialize in premium animation and illustration that captivate audiences and elevate brand value. Whether it’s eye-catching product animations, character driven projects, or engaging game marketing campaigns, our award-winning team transforms ideas into breathtaking motion. Trusted by renowned brands and companies, we bring unparalleled creativity, craftsmanship, and dedication to every project.

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OUR SELECTED CLIENTS

Create Iconic Characters. Captivate. Amaze – Premium character animations for unforgettable campaigns

Our team of top professionals specializes in crafting high-quality character animations that bring your ideas to life. From bold personalities to timeless figures, we create iconic characters with stunning visuals and expressive motion – tailored perfectly to captivate your audience and elevate your brand.

Turning Consumer Frustration into a Mascot with Edge – Case: Giga Mobiili

Together with Publicis Nordic, we helped Giga Mobiili launch their bold new telecom brand with a striking 3D mascot designed to channel every customer’s inner rage against confusing mobile contracts. From concept design to final rig and animation assets, Giga Bear is a fully expressive, production-ready character built for standout campaign performance across TV, print, and digital. The result? A small bear with big attitude—and even bigger brand impact.

Joyful Animals that Bring a Smile to Your Face – Case: DNA

For Finnish telecommunications company DNA, we crafted a delightful set of characters and animations as part of a campaign designed by Folk Finland. Our mission was to develop joyfully expressive characters that would become an iconic element of DNA’s marketing. The project included high-resolution 3D still images and dynamic 3D character animations, providing versatile assets for creating hundreds of ad variations.

Photorealistic Brand Mascot – Case: Serla’s Iconic Squirrel

For Metsä Group’s beloved Serla brand, we brought their iconic squirrel mascot to life with a stunning photorealistic animation. This project seamlessly combined cutting-edge 3D animation techniques and graphical environments, creating a vibrant and engaging visual identity for their kitchen towels and toilet paper products.

Our work included designing a lifelike squirrel character, crafting minimalist yet impactful environments, and producing high-resolution animations and key visuals that captured the playful essence of the Serla brand. The result was a memorable campaign that showcased the magic of photorealistic animated storytelling.

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Explore Our Visual Production Process

Our production process is refined to be clear and customer-friendly. Just like our final products, the intermediate stages of our projects are highly visual. The purpose of the optimized process is to ensure that our clients can see at every stage of the workflow that we are progressing toward the desired outcome.

An iterative approach means that every stage follows a clear plan while continuously improving in quality. This ensures the high level of customer satisfaction that is characteristic of Brink.

Fish Counter Sales Boost by Rapper Perch & Friends – Case: K-Citymarket Fish Buddies

Fish Buddies back in the house! We had the best of gigs with TBWA\Helsinki’s dope creative lineup, who brought back the iconic, award-winning and sales boosting Fish Buddies concept for the Finnish hypermarket chain K-Citymarket. This time our fishies are dropping a sick remix and throwing down some nods to hip-hop legends. A great testament to the effectiveness of great character design and traditional frame-by-frame animation!

Stand-Out Design: The Foundation of Exceptional Character Animation

The secret to truly captivating character animation lies in an often-overlooked step: character design. Behind every expressive movement is a carefully crafted personality. Who is the character? What drives its actions? How should it look to convey its essence? These critical questions are answered during the character design phase, which lays the groundwork for animation to shine.

Dive into our visual character design process through one of our most ambitious projects – a feature animation, the pinnacle of character design! Explore what goes into crafting characters for a movie-scale production and discover how great design elevates animation to a whole new level.

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Explore what makes character animation truly engaging and how these principles apply across various animation productions, including high-end marketing films and user acquisition videos.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

If you're looking for a partner to design and produce animations, or if you have questions like how much your project will cost and how long it will take to complete, feel free to message our producers! We're happy to help you!

Visualize. Convince. Inspire – Premium animations for technology products

Our team of top tech-animation professionals creates product animations for technology companies, where high-end design meets magical motion – tailored perfectly for your project.

World-Class Product Animations –
Case: ZEISS

We joined forces with Macwell Creative for this campaign created for the most respected name in optics, ZEISS.

This was ZEISS’s first attempt at creating not only a fully digital camera but also a top-of-the-line image sensor. The result is a beautifully designed device that combines an intuitive user experience into one smart package. Brink had the pleasure of crafting the stylish, high-tech 3D product animation for two cinematic ads.

Future Solutions for the Automotive Industry – Case: Qt Automotive

We were thrilled to produce this fast-paced retro-futuristic film for Qt. In it, their flagship user interface solution is presented in a highly engaging, informative, and entertaining way. Qt is a technology industry pioneer, with its solutions powering over a billion devices worldwide.

Discover How We Bring Your Vision to Life

At Brink, we’ve designed a streamlined and transparent production process to ensure collaboration is seamless and intuitive. Each stage of the journey is crafted to be highly visual, allowing you to see the evolution of your project in real time.

Our iterative workflow ensures every milestone builds upon the last, continually refining the quality to meet and exceed your expectations. This customer-centric approach is what makes Brink synonymous with excellence and satisfaction.

OUR PRODUCTION PROCESS

The Revolution of Industrial Automation –
Case: Qt Industrial Automation

We created this light and clear Qt Industrial Automation animation for Qt Group. The implementation technique allowed us to use visuals that align with Qt Group’s brand while designing a sufficiently generic IoT factory environment to appeal to a wide range of customers. The minimalist style also enabled a clear visual presentation of the solutions offered by Qt Group.

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Tempt. Delight. Inspire – Magical animations for irresistible food products

We are Brink Helsinki, a creative animation studio. Our team of top professionals crafts mouth-watering animations for FMCG brands, where stunning visuals meet magical motion. From velvety chocolate mousse to creamy ice cream and beyond, we bring your delicious products to life – perfectly tailored to captivate your audience.

Sweetening the Deal with Animation Magic – Case: Panda Choco & Lakrits

When Finnish confectionery icon Panda approached us to launch their new product, we whipped up a playful 3D concept that brought their chocolate and liquorice delights to life. The animation takes viewers on a tantalizing journey through melted chocolate, crunchy liquorice pieces, and soft clouds of liquorice dust. Combining photorealistic 3D ingredients with geometric precision and dynamic camera movements, we crafted an irresistible visual treat. The result? A delectable and unforgettable viewing experience that tempts audiences to indulge!

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Irresistibly Delicious Product Images with Consistency – Case: 3 Friends

Crafting ice cream product images comes with unique challenges—melting isn’t just a visual, it’s a race against time! For 3 Friends, we developed a consistent and cost-effective 3D pipeline to create stunning product visuals. This approach allowed us to showcase any flavor combination quickly and with perfect consistency, ensuring each image looked as mouth-watering as the last. The result? Product images that capture the creamy, indulgent essence of 3 Friends’ ice creams while keeping production efficient and adaptable.

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A Glimpse Behind the Scenes

Our visual production process is built on clarity, collaboration, and creativity. Each phase of development is thoughtfully designed to provide transparency, enabling you to track progress visually and remain confident in the final outcome.

Through an iterative approach, we ensure precision and refinement at every step, resulting in animations and illustrations that deliver both quality and satisfaction.

A Magical Blend of Apple Pie and Ice Cream – Case: Ingman Cake Ice Creams

For Ingman, we crafted an animation that celebrates the perfect fusion of apple pie and ice cream. Our concept brought these two iconic flavors together in a mesmerizing spiral, forming a pint of deliciously irresistible ice cream. By combining photorealistic 3D animation with dynamic simulations, we delivered a mouth-watering visual story that captures the essence of this indulgent treat.

Drive Engagement. Acquire Users. Dominate – Premium game marketing animations for game companies.

Our team of top professionals specializes in crafting high-quality marketing animations tailored for the gaming industry. From immersive storytelling to captivating visuals, we create animations that boost user acquisition, drive engagement, and make your game stand out. Perfectly designed to attract players and elevate your game’s brand.

Love, Laughs & Conversion Power – Case: Merge Mansion Hopeberry Juice Spike

For Metacore’s Merge Mansion, we delivered a heart-driven user acquisition animation that blends romantic chaos with cinematic polish. In Hopeberry Juice Spike, Maddie and Roddy’s quiet moment turns delightfully unhinged thanks to a mysterious love potion—and one very kissable mop.

This 3D animated ad leans into emotion, humor, and visual storytelling to cut through the noise and connect with audiences. From expressive character acting to stylistic effects and smart scene composition, the animation was crafted to drive clicks and fuel curiosity.

The result? A distinctive, emotionally charged UA asset that deepens the Merge Mansion world—and makes you smile while doing it.

Stacked, Styled & Ready to Scale – Case: Supercell mo.co Assets

To support the launch of Supercell’s monster-hunting game mo.co, we created a premium set of 3D rendered assets featuring the game’s in-world currencies: Merch Tokens and mo.gold. These high-resolution stills were designed to feel bold, collectible, and right at home in mo.co’s chaotic, high-energy universe.

From visual development to final polish, every asset was crafted for clarity, style, and modularity—making them easy to deploy across app stores, ads, and marketing materials. The result? A visually striking asset pack built to amplify mo.co’s brand and drive attention from day one

Unraveling Mystery with Thrilling Animations – Case: Small Town Murders

To amplify the intrigue of Rovio’s hit game Small Town Murders, we crafted a series of modular 3D animations designed to supercharge their marketing strategy. These short, versatile clips brought the game’s world to life, starring writer Nora Mistry and a Thornton Grove police officer as they unravel a string of gripping mysteries.

From uncovering clues to piecing together the crime, each animation captures the suspenseful and thrilling essence of the game. Designed for maximum impact, these assets provide Rovio with a flexible toolkit to create endless ad variations across platforms. The result? Engaging animations that spark curiosity and drive players to dive into the mystery.

Suspenseful Character Narrative –
Case: Merge Gardens

For Futureplay’s enchanting mobile game Merge Gardens, we crafted three cinematic films and scripts that seamlessly blend mystery, comedy, and gameplay footage. Each film was designed to work both as a standalone story and as part of a rolling series, with open-ended narratives to intrigue and amaze audiences.

Our work included 3D adaptations of the game’s key characters based on Futureplay’s designs, as well as a comprehensive toolkit for mobile advertising, complete with crop versions and gameplay transition points.

Celebrating a Legendary Flock with Fan-Favorite Animations – Case: Angry Birds Anniversary Series

To mark a milestone for the iconic Angry Birds, we created a 10-part YouTube series that has become a beloved favorite among fans. This captivating series celebrates the charm and humor of the Angry Birds universe, bringing joy to both new and long-time players. With tens of millions of views, it’s a testament to the power of engaging storytelling and dynamic animation to connect with a global audience.

Delightful Animations and In-Game Assets for a Treat-Filled Adventure – Case: Veikkaus Delicazoo

In the whimsical world of Delicazoo, we crafted an enchanting 2D-animated asset set for Veikkaus, in collaboration with Nasta Design and Moido Games. From the playful characters Valpuri, Herbert, Kiki, and Lymy to vibrant backgrounds and charming in-game animations, every element was designed to captivate players. Combining logo design, intricate prop work, and frame-by-frame animation, this project transforms gameplay into a delightful adventure, bringing the joy of treats and friendship to life.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

If you’re searching for an animation partner, or have questions like how much it costs or how long it takes, just send a message to one of our producers. We are happy to help!

Why animation?

Curious to discover the secrets behind commercial animation? Want a quick overview of animation styles and production stages? Just want to know what options you have when buying animation?

Check out our handy-dandy Animation Field Guide and find out!

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