Logo Reel
RUCKUS Studio
Here is a quick sample of some logos we’ve been asked to animate. We like to make sure there are options and a variety of styles to pick from, and suit a varying budget range.
Ricky Marks
Co-founder & Creative Director
Ricky Marks is an award-winning creative with a talent for bold design, clever storytelling, and turning complex ideas into clear, engaging messages. With over a decade of experience in Motion Graphics and Animation, he’s collaborated with global brands, agencies, startups, and local businesses across Australia, delivering work that’s as impactful as it is innovative.
Away from the desk, Ricky is a proud husband and father who treasures time with his family. He’s a keen runner, an amateur golfer working on his swing, and a passionate Brisbane Lions supporter. When he’s not cheering on his team, you’ll find him rewatching It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia or diving into his next creative personal project.
Trina Grant
Office Manager
With 25+ years of experience in post-production as a post-producer, Trina supports the smooth running of the studio. On the client side, Trina will reach out for invoicing and administration documentation. Trina wrangles suppliers’ invoices and payments, including those of suppliers’ creative artists. As well as maintaining our project management system to ensure we’re staying in check on a business front.
Sarah Collier
Senior 3D Artist
Sarah brings 15+ years of passion for storytelling to 3D animation and Visual Effects to RUCKUS. A long career working in TVC’s as well as top-tier films such as The Jungle Book and Aquaman, as well as a plethora of award-winning TV Series both locally and internationally. Sarah has also taught and inspired the next generation of Animation talent as a Lecturer and coordinated Animation courses at the Queensland University of Technology.
Grace Francis
Head of Production
Grace is a solutions-oriented production lead with 10+ years of experience – spanning Australia and the Netherlands – producing campaigns for brands such as Asahi SuperDry, Uber and Adidas. She brings a well-rounded skillset to the table, having worked both ad agency and brand side, driving the production of everything from short-form film to photography to digital. Her strengths lie in bringing order to chaos & coordinating creatives and clients in pursuit of awesome work.
Katherine Garcia
Motion Designer
Katherine is a highly talented motion designer who brings considered craft and efficiency to each project. With a keen design eye and a background working in-house in Colombia’s largest advertising agencies, she has the perfect understanding of what it takes to make great content quickly and creatively for various digital platforms.
Outside the office, Katherine enjoys playing futsal and is a big fan of Barcelona Femenino. She also loves listening to flamenco music and running by the river in the mornings. She’s always looking for activities that spark her creativity, such as hiking, camping, and long walks, with the hope of stumbling upon a waterfall along the way.
Matt Dye
Co-founder & Creative Director
With over 20 years of experience making bold ideas and craft come to life. Renowned for his ability to direct creative solutions for any message. His 3D VFX and Animation background enables his hands-on supervision to constantly refine the craft and workflows to deliver standout results. With a keen eye for work that captures attention and stands the test of time, he’s always looking for the next big idea to pair with a creative concept.
Outside the office, Matt’s short attention span has him interested in many things, but mostly working out ways to relive his teenage years via his young son, and reminding himself the ground hurts a lot more than it used to.
