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Winter Refresh

We were commissioned by Nickelodeon to create a series of promos for their new holiday broadcast package. From SpongeBob Squarepants to The Loud House and Ninja Turtles, we re-imagined some of the brand’s biggest stars as classic, stop-motion miniatures with a modern edge. The brief also called for new, original characters that could stand on their own, or represent any of Nick’s remaining shows.

These winter promotions became a fan favorite as well as taking home the 2017 Best ID Campaign at The Motion Awards.

Design Development

As both artists and fans of Nickelodeon, we approached the work with a respect for the integrity of each character. We worked to develop both design and personality while taking liberties to infuse them with fun, fresh and tangible detail.

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