Michael Lim

Studio Space Dawg

Studio Space Dawg is an acclaimed 2D animation studio located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is solely led by Michael Lim, who is a self-taught animator with a strong background in graphic design. His experience in graphic design has sharpened his ability to distinguish between good and bad designs, which greatly benefits his work in animation. Michael's passion for traditional formats and their unique qualities drives his exploration of 2D animation. With his talent, he can create entire imaginative worlds and bring them to life. Additionally, his training in piano allows him to collaborate with music engineers, resulting in perfect audio that complements his animations.

Awards, achievements:

D&AD New Blood Award 2021/Yellow Pencil

D&AD Award 2022/Wood Pencil/Graphic Design/Motion Design

D&AD Award 2023/Shortlisted/Graphic Design/Motion Design

ADC Award 2023 4 entries Shortlisted

ADC Award 2023/Silver Cube/Animation/Single

Pictoplasma Conference Animation Screenings Official Animation Selection

SXSW Sydney 2023 Conference Presenters

Bilateral Design Exchange Forum 2023 Speaker

KL Artbook Fair 2023 Speaker

Selected Clients:

Commercial - Hermès, Lush, Hybe Corporation, YG Entertainment, Hulu, Adult Swim, M83, giffgaff, etc

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