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3D Motion & Animation / RIO · Heavy Flow Empathy

Breaking taboos with warm character animation.

Empathetic 2D character animation addressing heavy flow and period cramps with warmth, humor, and dignity.

Contribution
Rahul Saranya · Commercial Ad Campaign Direction & Animation
Project
Commercial client work
Disciplines
2D character animation / empathy-led advertising / social film
Commercial motion & 3D space

Watch the 2D character film.

Commercial motion · Final render
RIO · Heavy Flow Empathy / 9:16 Vertical Reel 9:16
Commercial client production Direction: Rahul Saranya · Mindmaxing Studio
Motion craft & visual breakdown +

Developed relatable 2D character animation illustrating the physical exhaustion of period cramps through an affectionate pink elephant metaphor, creating an honest dialogue about heavy flow pads.

Creative constraint. Character design required careful emotional nuance so humor feels supportive rather than flippant.

Motion direction

Commercial brief.

Feminine hygiene advertising has historically used clinical blue liquid and sterile tropes that fail to reflect the real physical pain and fatigue women experience.

Motion & 3D execution.

Developed relatable 2D character animation illustrating the physical exhaustion of period cramps through an affectionate pink elephant metaphor, creating an honest dialogue about heavy flow pads.

Production note

Character design required careful emotional nuance so humor feels supportive rather than flippant.

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Let’s make it work.
And make it feel right.

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