Pheromones Training Video
When a product has effective and proven results, but it's a challenge to explain, an animated explainer video can be the solution. It can save time and effort, especially in a situation where training sales staff is essential to success. Read more to see how we helped Ceva Animal Health explain their pheromone products.
the challenge
I had the opportunity to work with MacGregor Marketing Communications to create a solution for Ceva Animal Health. They needed something special to train inexperienced store staff. Their products, Feliway and Adaptil, use pheromones to modify poor behaviours in pets. They can be very effective but explaining them can get a little technical.
The talented folks at MacGregor Marketing Communications created a highly engaging training tool for Ceva that used short, fun interactive animations to convey the main selling benefits. I created the short animations that explained each product.
the Process
This video series was achieved through a strong collaboration with MacGregor Marketing Communications. They provided the script and rough storyboards. I worked on the design and animation of each video.
I presented mood boards as well as a one page design pitch they could use to communicate design ideas with the client early on in the project.

Mood Board for Ceva Animated Training Video

One Page Pitch Design
The next step was designing characters! After gathering client needs/preferences, I also did my own research to analyze how the furry creatures would act, move and appear on screen. This was so much fun - I created loads of sketches and explored each character in detail. Then, I edited my collection down and polished what I thought would work best.

Adaptil Dog Sketches

Feliway Cat Character Designs
Below are designs of the human characters. I offered a handful of options for each character.

Pet Owner Design Sketches

Veterinary Character Design Sketches
And here are the final designs!

Final Cat and Dog design - ready for animation!

Owner & Vet Characters - ready to animate!
the solution
The final videos were used throughout the training modules to guide employees through a user friendly and memorable education experience.





