Thales is the largest defense company in the Netherlands, producing advanced radar and infrared equipment and fire control systems, including the APAR and SMART-L. Thales's radar systems can detect stealth aircraft. Additionally, they manufacture flight simulators for the Boeing 777 and Airbus 380 for the civilian market.

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We were tasked with creating an animation that provides a brief explanation of how the radar system works, targeting the age group of 10 to 15 years. The animation will be part of a presentation shown to children during a tour of the Hengelo facility, covering both the functionality of the radar system and its applications by Thales Netherlands.

To maintain attention throughout the entire animation, a decision was made to design a character that serves as the storyline's focal point. We aimed to incorporate the theme of 'radar' into the character.
This was achieved by integrating a radar system into the character's face. Choosing to give the eyes the same digital appearance as the radar system provided more flexibility in depicting various emotions.
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To represent the locations where radar systems are used, various landscapes were employed. Thus, a radar system is showcased at sea, on land, and in the air.
The story is delivered in a lighthearted manner through the voice-over.
The combination of vibrant color schemes, the inclusion of a character, a youthful voice-over, and the infusion of humor effectively caters to the target audience.

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