Stories, thoughtfully told.
The Little Wild Ones is a creative studio specialising in digital storytelling, animation and interactive experiences for museums, businesses and organisations.
We bring together creative thinking, design and technical expertise to turn complex ideas into engaging stories. Our work spans education, healthcare, government and commercial communications, with a growing focus on museums and heritage.
We start by understanding, not making.
Good storytelling starts with asking the right questions. We take time to understand the subject, the audience and what a project needs to achieve before deciding how best to bring it to life.
Whether we're exploring the stories behind museum collections or communicating complex ideas for businesses, we combine research, creative thinking and years of production experience to develop work that's purposeful, engaging and grounded in a clear understanding of its audience.
What We Do
We create animation, digital content and interactive experiences for museums, businesses and organisations, helping them communicate complex ideas, engage audiences and bring stories to life.
Museum Interpretation
Helping museums uncover the stories within their collections, from exhibition films and object-based storytelling to digital content visitors can explore at their own pace.
Animation
Thoughtful animation that makes ideas clearer, brings unseen stories to life and helps audiences understand.
Research & Story Development
Researching audiences, subjects and stories before production begins, helping creative decisions start from a stronger foundation.
Interactive Experiences
Exploring ways visitors can engage with stories through touchscreens, QR-linked content and other digital experiences that encourage curiosity and deeper engagement.
Animation & Motion Design
Explainer films, brand animation, product demonstrations, educational content and motion graphics.
Corporate & Brand Communications
Campaign films, product and service explainers, animated user interfaces, presentations and visual content that makes complex information easier to understand.
Accessible Communication
Making information easier to understand and engage with, while retaining the detail and meaning that matters.
Museum Storytelling & Interpretation
Exhibition films, object-based storytelling and digital content that helps visitors discover and connect with collections.
Interactive & Digital Experiences
Touchscreen experiences, interactive timelines, digital trails and QR-linked storytelling for exhibitions, events and public spaces.
Led by experience. Driven by curiosity.
The Little Wild Ones is led by Kevin Francis, an Emmy-nominated creative director with over 15 years' experience across broadcast, production and creative agencies. Having led teams and managed design departments, Kevin has created work for organisations including the BBC, NHS, Home Office and Ocado.
Throughout his career, Kevin has seen how powerful short-form storytelling can be in capturing attention, simplifying complex ideas and inspiring action.
This experience now shapes TLWO's approach to museum interpretation, finding the compelling human stories and unexpected details within collections that spark curiosity and encourage visitors to explore further.
The studio works with a trusted network of creative and technical specialists, bringing together the right expertise for each project.
Exploring what's next for museum storytelling
We're currently undertaking a £20,000-funded research project supported by the Essex Creative Industries Project Development Fund, exploring how short-form digital storytelling can help visitors connect more deeply with museum collections.
Through conversations with museums, practical experimentation and a pilot project, we're investigating approaches that are engaging, accessible and achievable for regional museums.