From a background in sculpture and book design to a BAFTA-winning creative powerhouse, Peter Anderson Studio has carved a distinct identity through visual storytelling that’s as inventive as it is impactful. Based in Bermondsey and powered by a close-knit team of global creatives, the studio has become known for its eclectic approach, hands-on craft, and relentless curiosity. 

With back-to-back BAFTA wins and bold ambitions to expand into the U.S. market, this is a team not just riding momentum—but defining it. In this Company Spotlight, director Peter Anderson shares how the studio stays creatively hungry, collaborative to the core, and ready for whatever’s next.

How was your company born and where are you based?

I started out as a sculptor and graphic designer, specialising in design for text and books. Over time, I realised that design gave me more freedom than fine art — it allowed me to tell stories more clearly and connect with people through visual communication, not just personal expression.

That love for storytelling through design eventually led to the creation of Peter Anderson Studio. We're based in Bermondsey, and our team includes everyone from local Londoners to creatives from as far away as Aotearoa New Zealand. 

What was the biggest challenge to the growth of your company?

One of the biggest challenges we’ve faced, and it’s something that affects the whole industry, is the pitching culture. Pitching is a vital part of the process, of course, but it can be tough when it stretches across multiple stages with no result in the end. It takes a lot of time and energy, and that can sometimes slow down momentum.

Which was the first huge success that you can remember?

We’ve been lucky to work with some amazing clients and to receive a number of awards, but getting our first BAFTA nomination really felt like a turning point, like things were taking off. That feeling was taken to the next level when we won our first BAFTA in 2023 for the Titles and Graphic Identity of Bad Sisters season 1. 

What’s the biggest opportunity for you and your company in the next year?

We’re really excited about building on the relationships we’ve already established. Our existing clients are amazing, and we want to keep doing great work with them.

At the same time, we’re hoping to make more of a mark in the American market. It feels like there’s a lot of potential there, and we’d love to collaborate with new partners and expand our reach.

Can you explain your team’s creative process? What makes it unique?

We’re really lucky to have such a talented team. Everyone brings their own skills and unique point of view to every project we work on. What makes us stand out is the variety of image-making styles we offer; we’re not tied to just one look or way of doing things.

Everyone’s voice matters in the process, which helps us come up with fresh, exciting ways to tell a story. Visual storytelling is at the core of everything we do. Our studio’s always buzzing, there’s a whole array of craft supplies, trinkets, and kit, and on any given day someone’s constructing something, painting, or even building remote control cars!

How does your team remain inspired and motivated?

Honestly, every time we land a successful pitch, it gives us that extra boost to keep pushing ourselves. We're big believers in constantly learning and staying curious, whether it's checking out an exhibition, going to a film, or even catching a poetry reading. Every project feels different, so it never gets boring.

I always say we’re “eating with our eyes”, soaking up everything around us and letting that feed into our work. Oh, and we all have Mubi GO subscriptions, so there's always something new to watch and chat about in the studio!

How do you go about finding new clients/business? (Pitching, work with retainers, etc.)

We’ve been incredibly lucky so far, most of our clients have found us. That really comes down to the consistent hard work and dedication of the whole studio. Our reputation and the relationships we’ve built over time have been key to bringing in new opportunities.

What’s your one big hope for the future of the industry?

I really hope that young people from all backgrounds feel encouraged to join the industry. It can be tough, especially for emerging designers, but their fresh perspectives are exactly what keeps the work evolving and exciting.

I’d love to see even more diversity and new voices shaping the future of visual storytelling. I’ll also take this as a moment to call out any creatives, model makers or simply anyone artsy who’s interested in what we do to shoot us an email. 

Can you share a defining moment in your company's journey that shaped its identity or direction?

One moment that really shaped who we are was winning our first BAFTA. That was huge for us. It definitely put us on the map, helping bring in a lot of attention from new clients.

Just last month, we won our second BAFTA for the title sequence we created for Sweetpea, which was amazing and felt like a real team win and it was a project that had entire studio involvement.