Our Journey
We are a team of passionate artists and storytellers. Over the years, the studio has grown into a renowned name in the animation industry, known for its innovative techniques and captivating stories. Today, we continue to push the boundaries of animation, creating beloved characters and stories that resonate with audiences worldwide.
2025-26
Released two webisodes of Banu Bablu Season 2 and two webisodes of Little Red Riding Hood – A Musical in Rhymes
2024-25
Released Pupi Season 4 and Kathu Season 5
2023
Released Manchadi Season 5
2022
Shifted to new space in the open source ecosystem of ICFOSS
2018-19
Created animation content for several State Govt.departments.
2017
Made a striking presence in YouTube.
2016
Migrated to digital delivery platforms
2015
Tested waters in a new market, animation for universal viewing, by releasing Mr. Kumaran, an environment based short film.
2012
Embraced open source technologies
2011
Released our first episode of the series ‘Kathu,’ a cute little kitten telling stories of values along with her family and friends.
2008
Got incorporated as a private limited company2012
Embraced open source technologies
2006
Released the Pupi series that tells curious stories of a puppy and his tryst with nature. We also animated three 40 minutes episodes of ‘Mayavi’ a popular comic superstar for Malayala Manorama
2005
Focused on children’s animated content through our popular television show ‘Twinkle Twinkle’, which later on became a huge hit as a home video series ‘Manchadi’, a magazine of folktales and songs
2002
Hibiscus Design was formed as a partnership firm
Accolades
Kerala State Television Awards 2016: ‘Special Mention of Jury’ for Mr. Kumaran, Selfie of a Cattle Egret
Rashtriya Vigyan Chalachitra Mela 2012-13 conducted by Vigyan Prasar, Govt. of India: Silver Beaver Award for Best Animation and Graphic Film to Dolly
Kerala State Television Awards 2011: ‘Best short film for children’ for Kathu
Rashtriya Vigyan Chalachitra Mela 2009-10, conducted by Vigyan Prasar, Govt. of India: Golden Beaver Award for Best Animation and Graphic Film awarded to Pupi 2
Kerala State Television Awards 2009: ‘Best programme for children’ for Pupi 2
All India Children’s Educational Audio Video Festival 2007 by NCERT: Best Picture, Direction, Editing and Graphics Awards for Pupi 1
Kerala State Television Awards 2006: ‘Best programme for children’ for Pupi 1
Festival Selections
2014- MIFF, National Competition, PSA (Dolly 2)
2012-13- Rashtriya Vigyan Chalachitra Mela (Dolly)
2012- Golden Elephant Children’s International Film Festival, Hyderabad (Kathu 1)
2009-10- Rashtriya Vigyan Chalachitra Mela (Pupi 2)
2008, 2009, 2010- IDSFFK – (Pupi, Manchadi 3 and Pupi 2)
2009- Roshd International Film Festival (Pupi 1)
2008- Istanbul International Children’s Film Festival (Pupi 1).
2007- Golden Elephant Children’s International Film Festival, Hyderabad (Pupi Vol 1)
2004- MIFF, National Competition (Princess of Persia)