Rough Tales is a studio doing mascot and character-focused branding, illustration, and animation. Run by graduated MA/BA in illustration, animation and design — Anna Makarchuk and Dmytro Nikolaienko, originally from Kyiv and now based in Tallinn.
With over two decades of industry experience, we have partnered with prominent international agencies, including frog and McKinsey & Company. Our impressive client roster features major names like Google, Philips, Samsung, Bosch, Vodafone, and much more.
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Very Small Club
Brand identity, character and custom typeface for Hungarian-Ukrainian Very Small Club (to be open soon in Budapest)
The logo depicts a dancing figure in a tight square shape resembling a mix of Ukrainian Hopak and Vogue dances.
Animation: Anna Makarchuk
Art-direction: Dmytro Nikolaienko