Mindwalk Studios

About Mindwalk Studios

Mindwalk Studios is a Beijing-based digital art and animation studio, part of Keywords Studios since 2016. Founded in 2004, they provide AAA-grade 3D content for clients including EA, Disney, and Zenimax.

Company History

• Founded: 2004
• Founders: Ashley Liu, Michael Gagnon
• Acquired: Keywords Studios (April 2016, $5.5M)
• Locations: Beijing, Yanjiao, Qingdao

Services

3D Characters

• Character modeling
• Sculpting
• Texturing
• Rigging

Environments & Props

• Environment art
• Prop creation
• Asset production

Animation

• Motion capture cleanup
• Hand-keyed animation
• Rigging and weighting

Major Clients

• EA
• LucasArts
• Disney
• Zenimax Online Studios

Notable Projects

• The Elder Scrolls Online (11+ years partnership)
• Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (DICE Action Game of the Year 2024)
• Star Wars character work
• The Simpsons Game

Client Testimonials

"We have worked with Mindwalk for eleven years on The Elder Scrolls Online, and the quantity and quality of their contributions over the years cannot be overstated." - Jesse Blake, Zenimax Online Studios

Differentiators

• High-touch services
• Lean, agile organization
• Strong process and workflow
• Cultural communication ability
• AAA-grade quality

Why Choose Mindwalk

• Keywords Studios backing
• Elder Scrolls Online 11+ year partner
• Spider-Man 2 credits
• EA, Disney client roster
• Beijing-based Chinese expertise