Duolingo Doubles Bolsters Design and Animation with Acquisition of Hobbes
Detroit-based animation and motion design studio gives mobile learning platform world-class motion design capabilities.
Detroit-based animation and motion design studio gives mobile learning platform world-class motion design capabilities.
The deal adds 15 designers, illustrators, and animators to the learning platform’s design teams responsible for creating animation, a key component in how the company builds brand recognition and driving user engagement.
Longtime PBS Kids and Cartoon Network executive Linda Simensky brings her expertise in developing character-driven storytelling to the award-winning app that offers courses in more than 40 languages to more than 500 million registered users.
Former PBS Kids and Cartoon Network development executive will lead company’s development of scripted and character-driven stories featuring the language learning company’s original cast of characters.