Visual Stories with a Sense of Direction
At Studio Bearing, we create animated map videos that turn complex information into clear, emotionally engaging stories. Whether you’re a travel brand, NGO, or real estate developer, we help you connect audiences to places, projects, and ideas—through cinematic storytelling grounded in geography, thoughtful design, and narrative purpose.
Our animations bring context to life—beautifully and with intent.
Explore
Herdade
Custom visual and map-driven design highlighting tourism potential, agricultural development, and architectural concepts rooted in regional culture and landscape.
Med voyage
A modular visual system with minimalist maps, 3D models, motion design, and animated call-outs designed to enhance cruise line websites, booking platforms, marketing, onboard displays, and training.
Cascais T6
A motion-graphics solution for real estate agents that visualizes property connectivity, lifestyle attributes, and market positioning to enhance marketing and sales presentations
Edificium
A visual overview tailored for real estate developers, combining floor plan visualization, walkability mapping, and regional context to communicate the development potential of a site within the Costa Vicentina national park.
Run
A fast-paced visual snapshot of the Lisbon tech run, combining minimalist map design, dual route overlays, and energetic motion to capture the spirit of the event.
About
Studio Bearing was founded by Erik Lieshout, a designer and storyteller with a lifelong love for maps and a deep fascination with how people form connections to place.
Bringing together aesthetic clarity, spatial awareness, and data, we craft visual narratives that resonate. Collaboration with clients is central to our process, allowing us to thoughtfully explore the profound relationships that shape how people experience and connect with place through design and storytelling.
Contact us.
Looking to give your project a clear sense of direction? We’d love to collaborate—get in touch to see how our map-based storytelling can guide the way.
Whether you’re exploring ideas or ready to move forward, reach out to request a demo or start a conversation about your project.