The Maho Group envisioned a brand-new family entertainment experience as part of the Sonesta Resort’s rebuild following the devastation of Hurricane Irma. They sought a cast of characters that would embody the vibrant culture of St. Maarten and engage guests across multiple platforms. Our task was to design, create, and implement a unique character lineup that would seamlessly integrate into …
Designing characters for resorts, cruise lines and theme parks etc, can have some unique and specific challenges. We’ve had the pleasure of designing, developing, and workshopping characters for a number of high-end clients. When it comes to creating a character for a theme park or resort, the process often involves many iterations and tweaks. The goal is always to create …
We were thrilled to be part of the exciting new Mythica area at Legoland Windsor, creating intricate animatronic puppets for walkabouts and meet-and-greets. The character Bits and Bobs—a Lego creature made from leftover scraps—appears in the Flight of the Skylion ride, where he journeys through a portal to become a real creature. Our team crafted two identical versions of Bits …
Breathing New Life into a Beloved Mascot: The Rebirth of Koos Konijn When the massive resort company Roompot embarked on a major rebrand and expansion, they wanted to refresh and expand their family offerings—including a much richer character experience. At the heart of this transformation was Koos Konijn, Roompot’s long-standing and much-loved mascot. While Koos had been a cherished part …
ATG (Ambassador Theatre Group), the powerhouse behind some of the West End’s biggest productions—including Cabaret, The Book of Mormon, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang—set out to create the ultimate pantomime. Starring the legendary Sir Ian McKellen in the titular role, this brand-new production of Mother Goose was no ordinary panto. Unlike many seasonal productions, it embarked on an extensive UK …
CBBC tasked Chris to design and build the Two main characters for a major new Kids TV show that dealt with understanding emotions, it was called ‘Feeling Better’. This show made over 20 episodes and was shown on CBBC and CBeebies on repeat for quite some time, and its still being used in schools as a teaching aid to help …
This was a wonderful little project of designing and creating an engaging baby dragon puppet for walkabout performances, pop up events, histroical re-enactments and more. this ia large hand puppet but simple in nature to operate. It’s highly detailed with realsistic textures and features, so looks amazing close up. the baby drago sits in an egg and is operated through …
This is a small hand puppet of Quack, a new character intorduced to the M Crew Kids club for Tui’s Marella Cruises. Built for The Experience Department who created the entertainment packages for Tui and thier cruise lines. This small cute puppet feature a mechanised mouth, and is built to withstand the rigours of theatrical theme park and resort use. materials used include plastizote, …
a Puppet Mascot for Resi Design. Mascots come in many forms and can serve a variety of purposes. As brand ambassadors, they not only reflect your company’s identity and branding but also add entertainment value and storytelling to your brand. Resi Design, a residential design company and architectural firm, wanted a mascot that embodied their logo and brand color palette …
We believe that a character designed for merchandise, artwork, puppets, and mascots should also have a strong presence in your corporate branding. A well-crafted character can become an iconic logo—instantly recognizable, full of personality, and seamlessly connecting your corporate identity with your interactive family experiences. Disney sets the gold standard for this with their famous Mickey Mouse logo. With this …
We have often been asked to design and build appealing TV characters for online content creation. This was one such puppet. An adorable red panda with a heart shaped chest patch. He’s being used to create children’s content in the Netherlands, from educational website based content to entertaining videos and social media posts. He shares stories that cover how to …
This is the Wet Towel Monster Puppet. We have often been asked to design and build appealing TV and film quality characters for online content creations. This was one such puppet. This particular character was already mostly designed by the artist who would be creating the content. He was called The Wet Towel Monster, Our Task was to adapt the …
The Scribble Stage: Where All Ideas Begin Every character design, themed event, puppet build, or wild creative proposition has to start somewhere. When working with a client—especially when creating something brand new—we aim to establish a visual language as quickly as possible. We call this the Scribble Stage—essentially a creative playground. This is where we throw ideas around, explore concepts …
Bringing Characters to Life—Everywhere We love helping clients make the most of their new character or cast of characters. It’s not just about designing a mascot—it’s about crafting a world where they truly belong. We can generate artworks to explore their story, personality, and how they naturally fit into the brand, ensuring they stay with families long after their visit. …
What we mean by our ‘Sculpt’ Phase – is the phycial build and bringing the characters to life in the real world. Following on from the Scribble and Sketch phases, we take the designs and build them into real life characters in the form of puppets, mascots, statues, props, animations, and potentially toys and merchandise. This is where we get …