Blue Cat articles

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Thoughts on explainer animation, educational video and the creative industries. Translated from our Estonian blog, where we have been writing since 2010.

2026

  1. 25 October 2026 Contemporary art in the digital age Raivo Kelomees’s book is at once a pocket reference to digital art, an encyclopaedia and a thoughtful narrative. And it offers hope for obsolete… Computer art

2025

  1. 30 September 2025 Show, don’t tell What sets an animated explainer video and its production apart, what the best examples are, and how to create good videos yourself. Tuuli Lepik from… Explainer animation

2018

  1. 29 January 2018 What use is animation? What use is animation? Animation surrounds us in the form of flickering images everywhere in the city. It has become usual for screens in waiting… Explainer animation

2017

  1. 1 February 2017 After Effects courses at Mektory This year Tuuli Lepik is teaching After Effects courses at the Mektory building in Mustamäe, Tallinn. The course is called “Motion Design”. Training

2015

  1. 16 October 2015 Animation for business clients? Animation surrounds us in the form of flickering images everywhere in the city. It has become usual for screens in waiting rooms to present new… Explainer animation
  2. 11 September 2015 Interview with supervisor Inge Tael A company starting out in the creative industries needs three kinds of guidance in order to develop. Creative industries
  3. 5 September 2015 On testing On 1 September the start-up funding body Prototron announced that 11th-grade students at eight general education schools would soon start learning… Creative industries
  4. 11 June 2015 Barcelona design festival OFFF turns 15! Scattered thoughts from the festival. Held for the 15th time this spring, the Barcelona design festival OFFF, subtitled “Finally Fucking Fifteen!”, had the air of a teenage anniversary.… Creative industries

2013

  1. 22 June 2013 Examples of Early Estonian Computer Art More is documented about early Estonian computer art from the mid-1990s, when many artists began to use digital tools in their work. Computer art

2011

  1. 11 November 2011 Anima Campus! We are delighted that Blue Cat was among those chosen to take part in the workshops and lectures of Anima Campus Tallinn, an international event… Studio
  2. 8 September 2011 Interview with the head of Disainipood You have to believe in what you do yourself Disainipood is known for its gift boxes with embroidery patterns. They can be found in many… Creative industries
  3. 10 August 2011 On the creative industries The creative industries are closely linked to the economy and to manufacturing. They are also linked to culture – to the various fields of applied… Creative industries
  4. 5 August 2011 Help for anyone asking for a quote Let’s say a business owner who needs a one-minute introductory video for their company sends requests for quotes to animation studios. Studio

2010

  1. 8 October 2010 An animated Christmas card instead of a paper one! But what kind? At Christmas time the jumble of adverts dazzles the eye. Studio
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