Ed Barrett
Co-Founder
In their own words
Our ethos focuses on animation being the life we add to our designs, and therefore is the character.
Super short-form storytelling and sharing on social platforms is something we've leaned into from the start.
Articles & interviews
- How to survive, thrive and go again in animation, with Animade
Creative Boom’s feature on Animade marks the London animation studio’s 16th anniversary, exploring how its founders Ed Barrett, Tom Judd, and Jen Judd have sustained and evolved the company through industry challenges. The article highlights Animade’s refreshed branding, its focus on character-driven motion, and its enduring relationships with major tech clients like Apple, Meta, Google, and LEGO. It also shares insights on resilience, collaboration, and adapting to new animation technologies and formats.
- Gab at 40: Glasgow's Creative Gathering Celebrates Milestone Spark
Creative Boom celebrates the 40th edition of Gab, Glasgow’s beloved grassroots creative event founded by Jamhot. The article highlights the community spirit, inspiring talks from studios like Studio Blup and Animade, and the event’s enduring role in uniting the city’s creative scene. It captures the warmth, collaboration, and energy that continue to make Gab a standout fixture in Scotland’s design calendar.