After two decades shaping campaigns for giants like Nike and Charlex, creative director Ryan Dunn is betting big on his own vision with Dunnwell—a nimble, globe-trotting studio built to chase stories, not trends. Headquartered in Chicago and NYC but powered by artists from Tokyo to Paris, the collective thrives on chaos, blending stop-motion grit with CG polish, live-action spontaneity, and whatever wild combo a project demands.
The roster reads like a creative hall of fame: character design legend Bruno Mangyoku, VFX sorcerer Danil Krivoruchko (Myshli), and stop-motion virtuoso Taili Wu (Monster Shaper), who’s dubbed Dunn a “creativity volcano” after a decade of collaboration.
Dunnwell’s mantra locks onto one truth: tools are temporary, stories stick. The studio obsesses over narratives that hook audiences, whether crafting a 10-second TikTok ad or a feature film—no corporate playbooks allowed. Safe is boring, Dunn insists, pointing to projects that mash puppetry with AI or swap flashy VFX for raw, handcrafted charm. The team operates like creative mercenaries, pivoting from full CG pipelines to storyboarding cereal commercials with blockbuster intensity.
Already brewing in the studio’s pipeline are bold campaigns and original content that ditch predictability. Dunnwell bets on collaborations where risk-taking isn’t optional—it’s the price of admission. The studio eyes projects that blur ads, games, and social media into one unruly storytelling playground, with Dunn declaring familiarity the enemy of innovation.
About Dunnwell A design and production studio specializing in character- and product-driven animation, motion graphics, and immersive storytelling. With headquarters in Chicago and operations in New York City, Dunnwell partners with global brands and agencies to create visually stunning, emotionally resonant work. Founded by Ryan Dunn, the studio is home to a diverse roster of award-winning artists and directors dedicated to pushing the boundaries of creativity.
