Award winning 2D animated video production, motion graphics, illustration and design services

Specialising in explanatory animated web videos and infographic videos for online marketing and illustration for marketing material and entertainment. Mair Perkins Animation & Illustration Ltd. is based in Derby in the east midlands and works with clients both locally, across the UK and internationally.

Mair has over 3 years professional experience of working both as a freelance and employed animator and illustrator and is qualified with both a BA(Hons) and a Masters degree in Visual Communication. Mair is the director, animator and illustrator of Mair Perkins Animation and Illustration Ltd. and works with trusted associates on animation production projects.

Mair combines digital design expertise and animation project management skills with traditional drawing and painting techniques to create a range of diverse, distinctive styles with vibrant and engaging visuals.

Awards:

2011: NUS Award for Technology and Innovation Finalist
2009: “Spotlight” special commendation at the University of Derby Degree Show
2009: Northern Design Competition Digital Media Finalist
2008: 1st place in the Design Against Fur International Animation Competition

Interviews / Features:

• FD2D Interview and Enterprise Feature
• Derby Telegraph Design Against Fur Animation Competition
• University of Derby Student Success
• University of Derby Community Relations Project
• Hatch'd Magazine Interview
• Interview at Doki Doki Japanese Culture Festival
• Interview at Aniscape Animation Festival

Screenings:

2012: Aniscape, Leicester
2012: Five Lamps Film Night at QUAD, Derby
2011: Flip Animation Festival 2011
2011: Five Lamps Film Night at QUAD, Derby
2010: HD Fest
2010: Video Games weekend exhibition in QUAD, Derby.
2009: Flip Film Festival
2009: London Design Festival
2008: BBC Big Screen, Derby
2008: Canadian Much Music TV

Previous Clients and Organisations worked with:

• The Charity Bank
• The University of Derby: Environmental Services, Career Development Centre, and Student Wellbeing Service
• ASDA's personalised online gift store
• Great Ormond Street Hospital's GOSH Monster Book
• Commsxchange in partnership with Vodafone
• The University of Derby Students' Union
• The Derby and District RSPCA
• Walkabout Derby with Mukky Duck Ltd.
• CAMtad (Campaign for Tackling Acquired Deafness) at London Road Community Hospital
• RS Consulting (London based market research company)
• Customer Plus (Marketing Consultancy Agency)
• Future Makers (Marketing Agency)
• Mind Bomb (Advertising Agency)
• IQ Interactive (Digital Advertising Agency)
• Reel Media (Video Production Company)
• The Pi Shop (Raspberry Pi information site)
• DCIE: Derby Campaign for Inclusive Education
• NASES (NASES National Association of Student Employment Services )
• Cardiff University
• Much Music TV (Canada)
• QUAD (Derby's Cinema, Cafe and Art Gallery)
• FD2D (From Dusk to Dawn magazine)
• Haynes Music Productions
• Derby College
• Uncaged Films (Los Angeles, USA)
• Rayburn Tours
• Blue Sky Software
• Local children's book authors
• Community Space Derby (with Pear Tree Library, Derby City Council and the University of Derby)
• .PSD magazine