• Hello and welcome to Carnival Figures Animation London online animation and design portfolio.

  • WHO WE ARE

  • Carnival Figures is a London based animation studio specialising in 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, Flash animation for web and broadcast, short films and commercials, illustration and post production services.

    We create digital experiences for the advertising and entertainment industry, working on a diverse range of projects from short form storytelling and animated television series creation to immersive online interactive content. We work closely with our clients, from brand development to detailed script writing and storyboarding (pre production design) - right through to final delivery, to offer you the best tailor made solutions.

    Recent work:

    Our clients includes some of the most exclusive global brands, including 5 films for Puma for the Alexander McQueen Puma and Puma Black Label sportfashion range, Nike, Adidas, AC/DC, Orange (various ), BT, Disney, BBC (various), HSBC, Lenovo, Nokia, Procter & Gamble, Burberry, Thomson Reuters, The Ideal Home Show, Grand Designs, Virgin and Foster and Partners.

    Carnival Figures studio specialises in animation and motion work in all its forms, from 2D character animation, 3D animation, Flash animation and Flash banner work for mulipurpose online marketing, motion graphics and boradcast, to hand crafted 'traditional animation' using stop frame and rostrum camerawork, depending on the nature of the project. We also shoot High Definition video (also using green screen) for actors and elements and location shooting, so consider Carnival Figures a one stop solution for your next project.

    Carnival Figures client list includes:

    Alexander McQueen Puma
    Puma The Black Label
    Nike
    Adidas
    BT
    Orange
    AC/DC
    Carl Cox
    HSBC
    Procter & Gamble
    Burberry
    Nokia
    Norton
    Virgin Mobile
    Thomson Reuters
    Grand Designs
    The Ideal Home Show
    Airside
    Iron Mountain
    The Development Trust Association
    Fosters and Partners
    Preta Deal Palm
    Start Creative
    RMG Connect
    AGA Gravity
    Chemistry
    Collective London - Snlckers Mr T Widget Campaign
    Instinctif
    The Partners
    Investec
    OPX
    ElevenFifteen
    Pentagram
    TortureCare
    Twist Media
    The Bett Awards
    InterfaceFLOR
    Design by Structure
    Glasshead
    TRO Group
    Jack Morton
    Lux Monkey
    Creative Saints
  • King Bee Animation

    Alex Dawson founded the production company, Carnival Figures Ltd in 2000 to create both animation and live action projects which are driven by strong narratives, alongside high quality commercials /promotional work.

  • Alex is best known as the creator, designer and screenwriter of the 2d animation sci fi comedy adventure 'Invasions of the Laundry Monsters' and the 2d gothic romance 'The Hunchback and the Ladybird.'

    Alex has over 8 years previous experience working for world renowned design companies in the UK, including Passion Pictures where he worked on the music video for Disney's 'Treasure Planet,' directed by Tim Hope.

    Alex specialised in animation during his MSc in Electronic Imaging at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, Dundee University. Previously Alex studied Film & Media (2.1 BA (Hons)) at Stirling University, where he also made a number of experimental short films, radio plays, sound compositions and radio journalism pieces.

    Alex also has 4 years previous experience as a Visualisation / Design / Illustration tutor specialising in training in Flash / Photoshop / Illustrator / After Effects / Premiere / Dreamweaver and Fireworks to designers and animators, interior designers, architects and artists. Alongside full time animation and design work at Carnival Figures, Alex also teaches 2D animation at Qantm Design College and Academy Class, London.

    Carnival Figures' studio is based in Stoke Newington, central London.