Communicate better with Graphic Recording, Illustration and Animation

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. I founded the studio 27 years ago in Berlin, specialising in illustration and animation. Graphic recording has been part of my creative offering since 2002. I help you to use illustration, videos and graphic recording professionally. This will make your communication more clear and successful.

Good stories need powerful images. Let’s work together to find ways to enhance your next project or event visually! Write to me.

Graphic Recording documents

As a professional graphic recorder, I have been accompanying since 2002 mostly complex topics in German and English language worldwide. I draw for the neighbourhood association, as well as for the World Economic Forum. My current portfolio can be found here.

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 and discussion and the resulting experiences and ideas are so valuable that they should be documented, graphic recording creates significant added value. You will receive a visual documentation of the results of the event, a concise summary of topics and messages.

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. At the same time, they are individual and unique.

Communicate better with illustration

Illustrations help to communicate messages effectively and more clearly. They become anchors in the memory of the target group. Many companies value individuality in this regard. Unique pieces instead of mass production. This is what makes illustrations special and valuable.

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Animation enchants

Film combines images, movement and sound to create an immersive experience. Stories can be told in a comprehensive, compelling and emotional way. There are no narrative limits in animated film. Fantasy opens doors to other worlds that enchant, touch and arouse curiosity. “To Infinity … and beyond” (Toy Story, 1995) If you use these possibilities skilfully, you can communicate faster, better and more clearly. This saves time and money.

Train with an explainer video

Advantages of an explainer videos lie in the transfer of knowledge and communication in short time. Complex topics can be conveyed more easily, quickly and effectively through film. Smart storytelling entertains, evokes emotions and creates a deeper bond. It sticks in your memory longer and is more fun.

As a graphic recorder, I listen and record what is said on site and summarise it vividly in a picture. This snapshot also helps to convey the topics in the follow-up. Regardless of whether I provide analogue or digital support, with small sketchnotes or a large knowledge wall, you end up with a digital image that is easier to use and share with others. Thanks to my many years of experience, I can also recommend the best format for your event. For more information on method, see 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. I draw strategy pictures so that companies can clearly communicate their vision and goals. For the education sector, I translate teaching and learning moments into picture stories. Science illustrations open up access to complex specialised topics and are an example of informative illustration. You can find a wide range of 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.