Welcome to studio animanova
I am Christoph J Kellner, film designer, illustrator and graphic recorder with many years of experience for clients in business, politics and civil society. 27 years ago I founded the studio in Berlin, specialising in illustration and animation. Graphic recording became part of my creative offering in 2002.
Graphic recording illustration
Special stories need powerful images. I can help you use graphic recording, illustration, and film professionally. This will make your communication more vivid, clearer, and more successful. If you would like to enhance your next project, strategy, or event visually, please contact me.
Graphic Recording documents
Since 2002, I have been working as a professional graphic recorder, mostly on complex topics in German and English worldwide. I draw for the neighborhood association as well as for the World Economic Forum. Here is my current graphic recording portfolio.
But what exactly is graphic recording?
Graphic recording is visual documentation and captures information live in real time in a visual way. When people come together in dialogue I draw the information live and capture the moment in a powerful way. This gives you a visual summary of your event, a concise summary of all relevant topics and messages. Read here how graphic recording creates significant added value.
Illustration enriches
Illustration is the medium to tell stories faster. Pictures accomplish a lot. They inspire, visualise, complement and interpret. They make connections visible and understandable. They convey messages. They are always entertaining and attract attention. Images are varied, multilingual, timeless and absolutely international. Illustration enrich our world.
Communicate better with
illustration
Illustrations help to communicate messages effectively and more clearly. A picture tells a thousand words. Many companies value individuality in their communications. They decide to go for unique pieces instead of mass production. That’s what makes illustration special and valuable.
Animation enchants
Film combines images, movement and sound to create an immersive experience. Stories can be told in a comprehensive and emotionally compelling way. In animated films, there are no narrative boundaries. Imagination opens doors to other worlds that enchant, move, and arouse curiosity: “To Infinity … and beyond” (Toy Story, 1995) If you use these possibilities skilfully, you can communicate faster, better and more clearly. That saves time and money.
Explain with a video
Advantages of an explainer video are transfer of knowledge / communication in short time. Complex topics can be presented more clearly, quickly and sustainably. Smart storytelling entertains, evokes emotions and creates a deeper bond to stay in your memory.
As a graphic recorder, I listen and record what is said on site and summarize it in a concise image. This helps to stay on track during the follow-up and carry the topics forward. I draw analog or digitally, accompanying the process with small sketch notes or a large knowledge wall. You will then receive a digital image that is easy to use and share with others. Thanks to many years of diverse experience, I can recommend the best format for your event. More information on the methodology can be found under Graphic Recording.
Since 1998, studio animanova has been creating mostly figurative illustrations. But not only. My drawings can be found in books for children and adults. For the education sector, I translate teaching and learning moments into picture stories. I draw strategy pictures so that companies can clearly communicate their vision and goals. Science illustrations open up access to complex topics and are an example of informative illustration. You can find other offers for business illustration, editorial and comics in the Illustration section.
As an animation designer, I drew for short animated films and realised my own. Thanks to my qualification and experience, I can also translate your topic into film language and develop expressive images. I will explain the necessary steps using the example of an explainer video production.
Click on animated film for a brief overview of the wonderful world of animations – for fans and those who want to become fans.
