Ellen Langendam: The power behind the characters.
From sketch to worldwide success.
Ellen Langendam is a designer and creator who understands like no other how to give a character a soul. As the original creator of the Nurdys (License sold to Studio 100) and Ellie the Elephant, she stands at the foundation of formats that truly reach children.
To this day, she guards the format and the message of inclusivity and equality.
Through her company ArtWise, she works closely with ToonHouse (who wrote the stories) to elevate her IPs to an international level, where visual production and substantial depth go hand in hand.
Ellen Langendam
IP Creator & Designer
Expertise in Concept & Creation
Character Design
Creating iconic characters that are instantly recognizable and form an emotional connection with the young target audience. From the first sketch to a full visual identity.
Format Development
Translating an idea into a sustainable broadcast series. Ellen guides the process from script to screen. Together with ToonHouse, she created the format for Ellie the Elephant.
IP Management
As the holder of the intellectual properties, she guards the integrity of the characters during international distribution to broadcasters such as Ketnet, NPO Zappelin, and SVT.