Strengthening The Design And Animation Team, Duolingo Officially Acquires Studio Animation

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JAKARTA - Duolingo, the world's leading mobile learning platform, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of a Detroit-centered animated studio and motion design.

This is Duolingo's second acquisition, following Gunner's successful acquisition in 2022, another design and animation studio based in Detroit affiliated with

Through this acquisition, Duolingo is preparing to accelerate the use of motion design to its platform in order to create a game mechanism and make its products more enjoyable and attractive.

"Now we can accelerate the use of motion designs by adding unique talents to our Design team," Ryan Sims, Chief Design Officer, Duolingo said in a statement.

Thetiarisisimen ini akan menambahkan twelve designer motion, animator, ahli strategi kreatif, direktur, dan produser kelas dunia baru ke tim desain Duolingo yang sudah ada dan hampir menggandakan ukuran kantor Duolingo di Detroit.

divided into motion design partners for Duolingo, supporting the development of key features for Duolingo Music, product architecture, animated design systems, and more.

"We are trying to put the animator in the right position for product design, and Duolingo's expertise and dedication to art, design, and sustainable improvement are in line with our mission," said Eddy Nieto, Partner and Creative Director.

"This is a big win for everyone in our team and we are excited to be able to develop our best talent community in Detroit," added Neighborin McRay, Managing Partner, happened.