Animation Studio London
Since 2019, Tricks has been a leading creative force in the animation industry. Founded by Gordon Barry, a professional animator since 2014, Tricks has grown into one of the most trusted animation studios in London. Over the years, our London team has collaborated with internationally recognised brands such as EDF Renewables, Saint-Gobain, Biogen, and AstraZeneca, helping them communicate their stories with clarity, creativity, and impact.
Trusted by leading brands to tell their stories
Tricks covers 2D animation, 3D animation, motion graphics, logo animation, and video production. Our work spans pharmaceuticals, energy, technology, construction, and healthcare.
Our Animation Services in London
Animation explains things that words alone can't. As a full-service London animation studio, we work across:
Whether it's a promotional video, an explainer, or a full campaign, our London team handles the brief from script through to final delivery.
2D Animation London
2D animation is the most flexible and cost-effective format we offer. Illustrations, graphics, and motion combined to make a point land.
Clients in healthcare, education, technology, and corporate use 2D animation in London for explainer videos, social media, and internal training. It's the format we reach for when the subject is complicated and the audience isn't expecting a documentary.
At Tricks, we've used 2D animation to walk through renewable energy projects, explain medical procedures, and turn technical data into something a non-specialist can follow. As a London animation studio that's been doing this since 2014, we know what works.
3D Animation Studio London
3D animation gets used when 2D won't cut it: products that don't exist yet, environments you can't film, processes happening at a scale a camera can't capture. We use 3D modelling, lighting, and rendering to build it.
3D animation in London is most common in pharmaceuticals, engineering, technology, and construction. Companies use it to visualise systems before they're built, demo products before they're manufactured, and explain technical concepts that don't survive a slide deck.
Tricks has produced 3D work for AstraZeneca and Saint-Gobain. The brief is always the same: take the thing the camera can't see, and show it.
Motion Graphics, Logo Animation & Video Production
Beyond 2D and 3D, Tricks also produces motion graphics, logo animation, and video production.
Motion graphics work well in presentations, digital campaigns, and social media. Logo animation gives a static brand mark a few seconds of life, useful for video bumpers, openers, and stings. Video production combines live-action and animation when neither alone does the job.
Why Choose Tricks as Your Animation Studio in London?
There are plenty of animation studios in London. Here's where Tricks differs.
Our animators and designers have been working together since 2014, so the team isn't a freshly-assembled production unit. We're ISO 9001 certified, which mostly translates to: the quality control happens whether you ask for it or not. We've shipped over 500 projects for global brands across healthcare, technology, renewable energy, and construction. Deadlines and budgets get hit because the people booked at the start are usually the people delivering at the end.
The London animation studio you actually want is one that doesn't surprise you. That's the whole pitch.
Make Tricks Your Partner for Animation in London
If you're looking for an animation agency in London, Tricks is here.
Whether the job is 2D animation London, 3D animation studio London, or full video production, we'll work it out from there.
Get in touch with Tricks today and we'll see if there's a project we can work on together. We're one of the more honest London animation studios you'll talk to.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best animation studio in London?
Tricks is one of the best animation studios in London - but obviously we were going to say that, it's our FAQ. We've worked with global brands like AstraZeneca, EDF Renewables and Biogen, using 2D and 3D animation to explain the kind of stuff that's hard to explain.
Do you offer 2D and 3D animation services in London?
Yes, both. We've been doing 2D and 3D animation for London clients for over a decade. Explainer videos, product visualisations, brand stories, internal training - if it moves on a screen, we've probably made one.
Where is your animation studio located in London?
We work with London clients all over the city. Our team is hybrid, so meetings happen at a convenient Central London spot or over video, whatever works for you.
What industries do you work with?
Healthcare, renewable energy, consulting, technology, entertainment. We work with industries you know and a few you've never heard of.
Why choose an animation studio in London?
Ealing Studios opened in 1902, the oldest film studio in the world. Soho built half the post-production industry. The city's been making moving pictures for over a century.
How is Tricks different from other London animation studios?
Everyone wants to say they're unique, and in fact we all are. Tricks is made up of people who just think differently. Gordon hates sudoku but loves a perfectly poured Guinness. One of our script writers is weirdly fascinated by pizza dough hydration… we could go on. Variety is what helps us solve business problems differently, and that's the only thing that actually matters.
Can I visit your London studio for a project consultation?
Yes, by appointment. We can meet you at a Central London spot or jump on a video call.
Do you provide animation for marketing and social media campaigns?
Oh hell yes. We make animations built for Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and wherever else they're going. The work fits the platform.
How do I start a project with your London animation team?
Get in touch via the contact form on our website. We'll arrange a call and see if there's something we can work on together. We reckon there's always a story to tell, whatever the industry.
Still have questions?
Don't hesitate to get in touch!