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Kingspan: Designing the Spectrum

Insulation might not be the most glamorous subject, but Kingspan wanted to change that by rethinking how their product is seen. The brief was clear: build a distinct identity for Kingspan’s insulation range, spanning residential, commercial and industrial applications. It needed to function as a unified visual system that could adapt across use cases and formats.
The challenge was to give insulation a premium, essential feel, and to show that it matters just as much in iconic buildings as in small-scale projects. It was as much a design challenge as a communication one: how do you reframe something functional as something compelling?

Creative direction

The initial concept work introduced a central visual theme: a flowing thread that guides the viewer from one environment to the next. This idea evolved into the “Hero Wave,” an animated line that travels through each scene, shaping buildings and structures as it moves. The wave symbolized the insulation itself, moving through and connecting the environments.
The early visual approach leaned heavily on architectural inspiration: sketches, perspective lines, layered constructions. Combined with stylized environments and abstract forms, the aim was to create a visual tone that felt closer to a high-end tech product launch than a traditional corporate explainer.

Architectural sketches as inspiration for the base.

The Spectrum concept was developed to represent Kingspan’s range of products. Each product line received its own distinct color palette, brought together by the Hero Wave, which splits, blends, and transitions across scenes. It functioned both as a visual cue and a narrative device, allowing the viewer to move smoothly through the product story.

The wave takes you on a journey through Kingspan’s insulation applications.

The process

We built the project in Cinema 4D with Octane Render. This gave us the flexibility to dial in cinematic lighting that emphasized subtle materials and layered depth. The slightly mysterious, premium tone was intentional, just enough to elevate each scene without going over the top.
Building the scenes required careful layering: blueprint lines to define structure, particles to shape forms, then textures, lighting, and motion to bring it all to life. To solve the challenge of rendering complex particle simulations without blowing up production time, we used an efficient approach that combined lightweight 3D particle systems with flat 2D particle planes matched precisely to the camera. It created the illusion of dense, dynamic simulations while keeping the scenes flexible. A practical solution to a complex problem and a reminder that animation is often about well-crafted illusions.

Lightweight solutions for complex scenes.

Most shots were built from six or seven render passes, composited together for full control. At peak production, we were importing 14 to 20 layers per shot just to get everything aligned.

A couple thousand frames rendered per shot.

Technical considerations

We knew the film would be shown across multiple formats, including 16:9, square, portrait, and print, so we rendered many scenes in higher-resolution square formats to allow flexible cropping. Depending on the ratio, we manually adjusted camera angles, repositioned elements, and fine-tuned text to make each version feel intentional.

The music played a significant role in setting the tone. Instead of the usual upbeat corporate sound, the direction shifted toward something more atmospheric. Slightly cinematic, but still grounded. It gave the visuals room to breathe and helped the whole piece land with more impact.

The result

The final film helped reposition Kingspan’s insulation line into a more design-conscious space. Each product line had its own identity while still fitting into a unified system. The work was used across digital, print, events, and installations.
The project struck a strong balance between technical challenge, creative freedom, and strategic clarity. It pushed our pipeline, refined our visual language, and led to a piece that feels closer to product design than traditional animation.
If a new client asked for a project that reflects how we like to work, this would be a strong contender. It captures a process that is design-led, technically sharp, and built around a clear idea. It started with insulation but showed how design can reframe almost anything.