Built by makers,
for makers
Pendulum3D was founded in San Francisco in 2016 by a small team of designers and engineers who were tired of choosing between beautiful and functional. We build both.
What we
believe
Four principles that guide every decision we make — from the first client call to the final file delivery.
Motion is meaning
Static design is a sketch. The way something moves reveals its character. We treat animation as a design material, not an afterthought.
Specificity over style
Trends are borrowed. Specific, rigorous solutions to real problems are owned. We obsess over the brief before we touch the tools.
Craft without ego
The best idea wins, regardless of who has it. We bring skill and humility to every collaboration — with clients and within the team.
Make it last
We design for longevity. A brand we build today should feel relevant in 10 years. We reject disposable aesthetics.
The people
behind the work
18 full-time specialists across design, engineering, strategy, and production.
Zara Okafor
Marcus Tanaka
Lena Kowalczyk
Dayo Adeyemi
10 years of
momentum
Studio founded in San Francisco with 3 people and a shared studio space.
First major brand identity project for Vertex Fashion Group. 10-person team.
Launched remote-first model. Expanded to London and Tokyo.
Won 12 design awards including two Red Dot distinctions.
Began development of Pendulum Studio OS. 18-person team globally.
Studio OS public beta. 180+ projects shipped. Still proudly independent.