Motion Design & Animation
We bring brands to life with motion. From explainer animations that simplify the complex to lightweight Lottie animations built for the web, we create digital assets that move with intent — and look effortless doing it.
Why Motion Matters
Motion gives your brand rhythm. A small detail, well animated, can hold attention, explain an idea, and elevate a flat experience into something memorable.
Attention
Movement draws the eye where it counts.
Clarity
Complex ideas, simply shown.
Feel
A brand that feels alive, not static.
Performance
Lightweight animations that don't slow your site.
Versatility
Assets that work across web, social, and beyond.
What We Create
A toolkit of animated assets, designed to fit wherever your brand needs them.
Explainer Animations
Short-form animation that turns ideas, products, or services into something instantly understood.
Lottie Animations
Lightweight, scalable animations built for fast web embed without the file-size penalty.
Logo Animation
Bringing your identity to life with motion that feels true to the brand.
UI Microinteractions
Small, considered moments that make digital products feel polished.
Social & Ad Motion
Animated content shaped for the platforms it lives on.
The Process
A clear route from concept to final delivery.
Brief
Goals, audience, and where the animation will live.
Storyboard
Shaping the narrative frame by frame.
Style Frames
Defining the visual direction before animation begins.
Animation
Bringing the frames to life with timing and craft.
Review
Polishing pace, timing, and detail with your input.
Delivery
Final files in every format you need.
Selected Work
A look at recent motion projects we've delivered for clients across a variety of industries and mediums.
Kernel Animated Work
Ongoing motion support for Kernel's brand — from hero animations to UI microinteractions, each asset built to feel native to their identity.
RBC Explainer Animations
A series of explainer animations produced for RBC, simplifying complex financial concepts into clear, engaging short-form content.
Hear from our clients
Trusted by global brands from a variety of industries
“Fantastic service, can’t recommend highly enough.”
"above and beyond with animations, the quality alone bolsters our key campaigns and has impressed internal staff and customers. I look forward to working again in the future"
“Jack built us a design system that just works. Every component is on-brand, beautifully considered, and a genuine pleasure to build on. It’s become the backbone of our entire site. Couldn’t recommend Hive more highly.”
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