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To create imagery that hypnotizes and stirs a little feeling in our guts.

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About Gunner

Gunner is an illustration and animation studio based in Detroit, MI. They are a team of artists who obsess over creating imagery that hypnotizes and stirs a little feeling in our guts.

Mission

To create imagery that hypnotizes and stirs a little feeling in our guts.

What Sets Them Apart

A highly regarded studio that was acquired by Duolingo and has since transitioned into Gunner School
a non-profit offering free animation education by placing students in host studios.

Headquarters

Detroit, MI

Post-Production Capabilities

4 services

Animation

2D and 3D animation services

Illustration

Custom illustration and design

Motion Graphics

Motion design for various platforms

Cel Animation

Traditional frame-by-frame animation

Types of Work

Commercials
Brand Videos
UI/UX Animation
Short Films

Notable Clients & Projects

GoogleDropboxSpotifyLyftAmazonEtsyHerman Miller

Industries Served

Technology
E-commerce
Transportation
Entertainment
Furniture

Awards & Recognition

1 awards

Motion Awards

2020

Firm Leadership

Ian Sigmon

Co-founder

Co-founder of Gunner, a self-taught animator who helped lead the studio to its acquisition by Duolingo.

Nick Forshee

Co-founder

Co-founder of Gunner, a self-taught animator and illustrator.

News & Press

Duolingo Acquires Detroit Animation Studio Gunner

Oct 4, 2022·Animation Magazine

https://www.animationmagazine.net/2022/10/duolingo-acquires-detroit-animation-studio-gunner/

Duolingo acquired Detroit-based animation studio Gunner

Oct 5, 2022·Technical.ly

https://technical.ly/startups/duolingo-acquired-gunner/

Office Locations

Detroit

4885 15th St Unit 2B

Pricing Information

Project-based

Contact Gunner directly for pricing information.

Note: Pricing varies based on project scope, complexity, and timeline. Contact Gunner directly for a detailed quote tailored to your specific project requirements.