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Part studio tour, part character manifesto, all kinds of adorable. Our 2024 studio reel montage brought to you by the team at Polyester Studio with audio by @jmoberg_sound

Complex information doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.
In partnership with agency M5, we developed the Canadian Census 2026 animation — a project focused on helping people understand—and take part in—the Canadian Census.

Credits:
Storyboards: Seung-Ju Lee & Lily Chaio
2D Character Design: Seung-Ju Lee
3D Character Modelling: Tessa Eden, Luis Campos
3D Animation: Luis Campos, Marcin Porebski
additional 2D Animation: Jeffrey Brown
Compositing: Luis Campos
Additional Static Images: Luis Campos, Marcin Porebski, Chris Johnson
Producer: Giles Sander
Agency: M5
Client: Stats Canada

Complex information doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.
In partnership with agency M5, we developed the Canadian Census 2026 animation — a project focused on helping people understand—and take part in—the Canadian Census.

Credits:
Storyboards: Seung-Ju Lee & Lily Chaio
2D Character Design: Seung-Ju Lee
3D Character Modelling: Tessa Eden, Luis Campos
3D Animation: Luis Campos, Marcin Porebski
additional 2D Animation: Jeffrey Brown
Compositing: Luis Campos
Additional Static Images: Luis Campos, Marcin Porebski, Chris Johnson
Producer: Giles Sander
Agency: M5
Client: Stats Canada

Complex information doesn’t have to feel overwhelming.
In partnership with agency M5, we developed the Canadian Census 2026 animation — a project focused on helping people understand—and take part in—the Canadian Census.

Credits:
Storyboards: Seung-Ju Lee & Lily Chaio
2D Character Design: Seung-Ju Lee
3D Character Modelling: Tessa Eden, Luis Campos
3D Animation: Luis Campos, Marcin Porebski
additional 2D Animation: Jeffrey Brown
Compositing: Luis Campos
Additional Static Images: Luis Campos, Marcin Porebski, Chris Johnson
Producer: Giles Sander
Agency: M5
Client: Stats Canada

For the audience trapped inside and longing for a break from winter, we’ve introduced Spring Breakaway from DoorDash. A fun mix of 3D and Cel animation by the team at Polyester.

Polyester Credits:
Art: SJ Lee, Lily Chiao,
Cel: Sarah Forrestal, Ted Nguyen, SJ Lee, Lily Chiao, Ines Fragueiro
3D: Oliver Dead, Jakub Szczęśniak
Compositing: Oliver Dead
Copywriting: Sam Luck
Producer: Giles Sander

Music/Audio: SNDWRx

For the audience trapped inside and longing for a break from winter, we’ve introduced Spring Breakaway from DoorDash. A fun mix of 3D and Cel animation by the team at Polyester.

Polyester Credits:
Art: SJ Lee, Lily Chiao,
Cel: Sarah Forrestal, Ted Nguyen, SJ Lee, Lily Chiao, Ines Fragueiro
3D: Oliver Dead, Jakub Szczęśniak
Compositing: Oliver Dead
Copywriting: Sam Luck
Producer: Giles Sander

Music/Audio: SNDWRx

For the audience trapped inside and longing for a break from winter, we’ve introduced Spring Breakaway from DoorDash. A fun mix of 3D and Cel animation by the team at Polyester.

Polyester Credits:
Art: SJ Lee, Lily Chiao,
Cel: Sarah Forrestal, Ted Nguyen, SJ Lee, Lily Chiao, Ines Fragueiro
3D: Oliver Dead, Jakub Szczęśniak
Compositing: Oliver Dead
Copywriting: Sam Luck
Producer: Giles Sander

Music/Audio: SNDWRx

For the audience trapped inside and longing for a break from winter, we’ve introduced Spring Breakaway from DoorDash. A fun mix of 3D and Cel animation by the team at Polyester.

Polyester Credits:
Art: SJ Lee, Lily Chiao,
Cel: Sarah Forrestal, Ted Nguyen, SJ Lee, Lily Chiao, Ines Fragueiro
3D: Oliver Dead, Jakub Szczęśniak
Compositing: Oliver Dead
Copywriting: Sam Luck
Producer: Giles Sander

Music/Audio: SNDWRx

For the audience trapped inside and longing for a break from winter, we’ve introduced Spring Breakaway from DoorDash. A fun mix of 3D and Cel animation by the team at Polyester.

Polyester Credits:
Art: SJ Lee, Lily Chiao,
Cel: Sarah Forrestal, Ted Nguyen, SJ Lee, Lily Chiao, Ines Fragueiro
3D: Oliver Dead, Jakub Szczęśniak
Compositing: Oliver Dead
Copywriting: Sam Luck
Producer: Giles Sander

Music/Audio: SNDWRx

Some work behind the scenes on our recent Valentine’s Day spot for DoorDash
Big props to Sarah Forrestal on the cel on the opening and Jeffrey Brown on compositing.
Audio by SNDWRx

Some work behind the scenes on our recent Valentine’s Day spot for DoorDash
Big props to Sarah Forrestal on the cel on the opening and Jeffrey Brown on compositing.
Audio by SNDWRx

Some work behind the scenes on our recent Valentine’s Day spot for DoorDash
Big props to Sarah Forrestal on the cel on the opening and Jeffrey Brown on compositing.
Audio by SNDWRx

Some work behind the scenes on our recent Valentine’s Day spot for DoorDash
Big props to Sarah Forrestal on the cel on the opening and Jeffrey Brown on compositing.
Audio by SNDWRx

Some work behind the scenes on our recent Valentine’s Day spot for DoorDash
Big props to Sarah Forrestal on the cel on the opening and Jeffrey Brown on compositing.
Audio by SNDWRx

A small look back at 2025 as welcomed new collaborators/clients like Google, DoorDash, and Microsoft. The team did a studio trip to Berlin for pictoplasma and we got deeper into brand character development. Looking forward to more adventures in 2026.

Holiday loop for DD
Art by SJ Lee
Animation by Sarah Forrestal & SJ Lee
Compositing by Oliver Dead

Holiday loop for DD
Art by SJ Lee
Animation by Sarah Forrestal & SJ Lee
Compositing by Oliver Dead

Bringing people together as only characters can.
Our latest work for Fidelity for their 2025 animated holiday card.

Studio: Polyester
Creative Lead: Lily Chiao
Producer: Giles Sander
Sketches: Ted Nguyen, Sarah Forrestal, Maggie Wang, Ines Frageuiro, Jinke Wang, SJ Lee,
Art Team: Lily Chiao, Lan Nguyen
Animation Team: Ted Nguyen, Sarah Forrestal, Maggie Wang, Ines Frageuiro, Ridaa Khan, Esther Chung, Ruth Wang
Compositing: Jeffrey Brown
Audio: @jmoberg_sound
Client: Fidelity Investments

Bringing people together as only characters can.
Our latest work for Fidelity for their 2025 animated holiday card.

Studio: Polyester
Creative Lead: Lily Chiao
Producer: Giles Sander
Sketches: Ted Nguyen, Sarah Forrestal, Maggie Wang, Ines Frageuiro, Jinke Wang, SJ Lee,
Art Team: Lily Chiao, Lan Nguyen
Animation Team: Ted Nguyen, Sarah Forrestal, Maggie Wang, Ines Frageuiro, Ridaa Khan, Esther Chung, Ruth Wang
Compositing: Jeffrey Brown
Audio: @jmoberg_sound
Client: Fidelity Investments

Bringing people together as only characters can.
Our latest work for Fidelity for their 2025 animated holiday card.

Studio: Polyester
Creative Lead: Lily Chiao
Producer: Giles Sander
Sketches: Ted Nguyen, Sarah Forrestal, Maggie Wang, Ines Frageuiro, Jinke Wang, SJ Lee,
Art Team: Lily Chiao, Lan Nguyen
Animation Team: Ted Nguyen, Sarah Forrestal, Maggie Wang, Ines Frageuiro, Ridaa Khan, Esther Chung, Ruth Wang
Compositing: Jeffrey Brown
Audio: @jmoberg_sound
Client: Fidelity Investments

Bringing people together as only characters can.
Our latest work for Fidelity for their 2025 animated holiday card.

Studio: Polyester
Creative Lead: Lily Chiao
Producer: Giles Sander
Sketches: Ted Nguyen, Sarah Forrestal, Maggie Wang, Ines Frageuiro, Jinke Wang, SJ Lee,
Art Team: Lily Chiao, Lan Nguyen
Animation Team: Ted Nguyen, Sarah Forrestal, Maggie Wang, Ines Frageuiro, Ridaa Khan, Esther Chung, Ruth Wang
Compositing: Jeffrey Brown
Audio: @jmoberg_sound
Client: Fidelity Investments

A mix of behind-the-scenes and a peek at some characters and shots that didn't make it into the final edit.

Audio on final spot by @sndwrx

A mix of behind-the-scenes and a peek at some characters and shots that didn't make it into the final edit.

Audio on final spot by @sndwrx

A mix of behind-the-scenes and a peek at some characters and shots that didn't make it into the final edit.

Audio on final spot by @sndwrx

A mix of behind-the-scenes and a peek at some characters and shots that didn't make it into the final edit.

Audio on final spot by @sndwrx

A mix of behind-the-scenes and a peek at some characters and shots that didn't make it into the final edit.

Audio on final spot by @sndwrx

A mix of behind-the-scenes and a peek at some characters and shots that didn't make it into the final edit.

Audio on final spot by @sndwrx

A mix of behind-the-scenes and a peek at some characters and shots that didn't make it into the final edit.

Audio on final spot by @sndwrx

A mix of behind-the-scenes and a peek at some characters and shots that didn't make it into the final edit.

Audio on final spot by @sndwrx

A mix of behind-the-scenes and a peek at some characters and shots that didn't make it into the final edit.

Audio on final spot by @sndwrx

Concept and introduction of Dash the 🦄 for DashPass the magical solution to all your food delivery needs

Concept and introduction of Dash the 🦄 for DashPass the magical solution to all your food delivery needs

Characters lead the way.
They ignite curiosity, stir emotion, and leave a lasting impression.

Art from the Polyester team.

Another animated loop for the fun team at DoorDash.
Highlighting the out-of-this-world convenience of DoorDash.

Another animated loop for the fun team at DoorDash.
Highlighting the out-of-this-world convenience of DoorDash.

Another animated loop for the fun team at DoorDash.
Highlighting the out-of-this-world convenience of DoorDash.

There’s food with noodles, and there’s everything else.
Our homage to slurping, sucking, and sipping in the form of Noodle World, from spaghetti to ramen, for DoorDash.

There’s food with noodles, and there’s everything else.
Our homage to slurping, sucking, and sipping in the form of Noodle World, from spaghetti to ramen, for DoorDash.

There’s food with noodles, and there’s everything else.
Our homage to slurping, sucking, and sipping in the form of Noodle World, from spaghetti to ramen, for DoorDash.

There’s food with noodles, and there’s everything else.
Our homage to slurping, sucking, and sipping in the form of Noodle World, from spaghetti to ramen, for DoorDash.