Making complex ideas simple...

and the animation process even simpler

Specialist Animation Production Studio for Explainers & Training

Creating motion graphics animations that help organisations communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively.

Dowding Design combines 30+ years of graphic design expertise to deliver motion graphics designed to educate, persuade and engage.

Business & Non-Profit Animations

I’m Leigh, a Senior Motion Graphics Designer and creative lead with over 30+ years of industry experience. From explainer videos, internal training animations, brand animations to complex corporate presentations, I bring a wealth of experience in brand and motion design. I combine technical precision with a creative, relaxed, reliable and collaborative working style that my clients trust.

Explainer Videos

When you need something explained using simple visual language.

Training Animations

From management best practice to caring for your horse.

Employee Comms Animation

When an email just won't cut it.

Promo, PR & Social Animations

Brand, service or product promos.

Onboarding Animations

Welcome new starters, communicate your culture and get people up to speed faster.

Brand & Marketing Videos

Marketing animations that position your brand & convert customers.

Business & Non-Profit Animation

Marketing, Strategy & Campaigns.

Employee Training Animations

Make complex information easy to understand and remember.

Andy - Creative Design Director - HH Global

HH Global designs and delivers innovative in-store experiences for global brands and retailers

I have used Leigh numerous times to flex our studio capabilities at times with short notice to which he has always been flexible and accommodating. Leigh is as solid as a rock, safe pair of hands along with being a proactive thinker, creative and a technical wizard when required, he's just a lovely human where nothing is to much. It's always a pleasure to work together.

Darren - Director - 10to3​

10to3 create short animated learning videos to develop confident, effective people managers.

We work with Leigh on a regular basis and is our 'go to' animator. A great team player, always looking at how he can contribute to the success of a project. Awesome creativity and reliability, can't recommend him highly enough.​

Jonathan - Creative Director - Innesco​

Innesco are a leading independent authority on purposeful real estate marketing

I have worked with Leigh across a range of projects, from vector-based animations to corporate videos. His skill in building slick motion graphics, animations, and video editing is only second to his calm and professional approach to projects. Nothing is a problem, no ridiculous timeline is unachievable, and no last-minute 'feedback' is an issue. If I have Leigh on the project it will be completed to an incredibly high standard, quickly and efficiently, and most of all it will be an enjoyable experience.

Alison - Account Manager - Waggle​​

Waggle are values-led design consultancy with a big impact

We have worked with Leigh on several animation projects, all of which he has given 110%. He has a great 'can do' attitude, even when timings are really tight! And always comes to the table with lots of ideas to bring the creative idea to life.​

Some of the brands I've worked on...

Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare

  • Chugai Pharmaceutical
  • Edwards Lifesciences
  • GE Healthcare
  • Merck
  • Roche
  • Shionogi

Retail & Fashion

  • Asda
  • ASOS
  • B&Q
  • Kingfisher Group
  • Marks & Spencer
  • Wicked Brick

Technology & Electronics

  • Avanade
  • Canonical
  • Computacenter
  • Logica
  • Microsoft
  • Nest
  • Optoma
  • Samsung

Energy & Utilities

  • BP
  • British Gas
  • Centrica

Banking & Financial Services

  • GuarantCo
  • NatWest
  • NS&I
  • RBS

Consumer Goods (FMCG)

  • Douwe Egberts
  • Unilever

Government & Regulatory

  • Gas Safe
  • Ofgem

Transport & Automotive

  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
  • Nissan
  • Royal Mail (Logistics)

Media & Telecommunications

  • NBC Universal
  • Vodafone

Real Estate & Property

  • Eurofund
  • Rightmove

Professional Services & Security

  • Capita
  • G4S

Education

  • Open University

Charity

  • The TBA