About
Laurie Rowan is an animator, illustrator, director and art director known for his distinctive style and unique approach to characterization and playful modular design.
Laurie began his career as a studio-based creative lead, then later a freelancer, creating content for clients such as the BBC, Channel 4, and Disney. His projects have achieved numerous accolades, including a Children’s BAFTA win, nomination and Lovie Award.
Over the past few years, Laurie has gained international recognition for his work, which has been featured on top-tier design blogs and publications, including It's Nice That, étapes and Gingko Press' Computer Generated as well as being featured on various "Ones to Watch" lists.
His unique style has led to an impressive roster of commissions across various mediums, including print, film, interactive media, concept and identity development for renowned clients such as Google, Microsoft, MTV, The New York Times, and The New Yorker. His work has received critical acclaim, including a Young Directors Award nomination, Vimeo Staff Picks, and festival selections. His animations have been exhibited and screened internationally, and his work has amassed over 925 million views online.
In addition to his creative work, Laurie is a frequent speaker at design events, podcasts, and universities around the world. He has shared his knowledge and experience in various capacities such as a guest lecturer for MA Animation at Central St Martins, one of the world's most prestigious art and design colleges and opening the 2019 edition of Pictoplasma festival.
Laurie is represented by Nexus Studios for direction and can be contacted directly for illustration and art direction.
Selected Press
Interview:
Digital Arts
Webcomic Name's Alex Norris and loop king Laurie Rowan on finding success and laughter with their characters.
News:
SHOTS
Nexus Studios signs Laurie Rowan for worldwide representation
Interview: Plastik
Stroytelling
Interview: étapes
(French) Laurie Rowan and his funny birds…
27 top character design tips
I provide some character design tips alongside other creatives such as Luke Pearson and Parallel Teeth.
12 character artists you should know in 2019
Named one of twelve Character Artists to watch in 2019.
Profile: 5ELECT5
An interview with 5elect5 based around my essential items.
Feature:
It's Nice That
Ways of Seeing: Laurie Rowan fills FACT’s architectural space with a troop of exploring characters
Interview:
Lecture in Progress
Creative Lives — “Let the job be fun”: Brighton-based animator and designer, Laurie Rowan
Interview:
Ballpit Mag
Laurie's work is often described as being like 'ice cream' or 'clay'. Find out…
Interview:
Wertn
“It has to be fluid…” is something I said in this article.
ADC call to action with Collins
Collins and The One Club for Creativity commissioned me to direct a short for the 98th ADC awards.
Interview:
It's Nice That
"Laurie Rowan creates an “elastic reality” with his humorous character designs