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Michelle Connolly

1622 articles published since December 1, 2024.

Michelle Connolly is an entrepreneur and educational consultant based in Northern Ireland, known for her role in Educational Voice, a leading commercial animation company. With a unique approach, Michelle has carved out a niche in the competitive market of educational platforms and commercial animation, transforming learning and business communication through engaging digital mediums.

As the founder of Educational Voice, Michelle Connolly directs this specialist animation company that collaborates closely with businesses to create captivating custom animations, including adverts, eLearning content, and educational tools. The company leverages the power of storytelling and high-quality animation to convey complex messages in a simple, memorable, and impactful way, enhancing both educational outcomes and business communications.

Favourite animation software

Adobe After Effects

Best snack for long rendering times

Chocolate

Educational Voice has become a leader in the industry, recognised for its innovative use of technology to support learning and marketing strategies. The company’s portfolio showcases a diverse range of projects, from creating engaging explainer videos for startups to developing immersive eLearning modules for corporations. By seamlessly blending educational methodologies with cutting-edge animation techniques, Educational Voice has set a benchmark in the digital content creation industry.

 

Educational Animation Platform

Michelle’s expertise lies in her understanding of how animated content can be effectively used to boost engagement, retention, and understanding in both educational and commercial settings. Her team of skilled animators, instructional designers, and content creators work in tandem to deliver tailored solutions that align with each client’s unique objectives and brand identity. Uniquely Michelle has her own children’s animation YouTube channel with millions of views to date.

In addition to her work at Educational Voice, Michelle Connolly is also the founder of LearningMole.com, an educational platform dedicated to providing interactive and engaging eLearning content for children. Michelle has continued to leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences and make education more accessible.

 

Animation Expertise

Michelle Connolly’s professional journey is marked by a dedication to quality, innovation, and accessibility. Her work not only supports educational development among children and professionals but also assists businesses in achieving greater impact with their digital content. Through her leadership, Educational Voice has become synonymous with excellence and creativity in video animation production across Northern Ireland and beyond.

As a thought leader in the industry, Michelle frequently shares her insights on the power of animation in education and marketing at conferences and workshops. Her passion for pushing the boundaries of digital content creation continues to inspire her team and drive the growth of Educational Voice in the ever-evolving landscape of video animation services.

Posts by Michelle Connolly

Michelle Connolly on September 11, 2026

What this article covers: How professionally produced 2D animation performs on YouTube. This includes the visual trends gaining traction and...

Michelle Connolly on September 11, 2026

What this article covers: How corporate 2D animation, produced by Belfast studios such as Educational Voice, supports internal and external...

Michelle Connolly on September 9, 2026

What this article covers: How 2D rigging techniques work, why reusable character rigs lower the cost of each video in...

Michelle Connolly on September 11, 2026

What this article covers: How the twelve principles of 3D animation work, and how business buyers use them to judge...

Michelle Connolly on September 9, 2026

What this article covers: How guided learning content works as an instructional method, and how training teams turn that method...

Michelle Connolly on September 9, 2026

What this article covers: How UK businesses commission animated UI elements for product demos, explainer videos and training content. Costs,...

Michelle Connolly on September 9, 2026

What this article covers: How UK and Irish businesses commission, specify, and measure web animation integration that improves user experience...

Michelle Connolly on September 9, 2026

What this article covers: How UK and Irish businesses commission LinkedIn video animation, from the brief to budget, formats and...

Michelle Connolly on September 9, 2026

What this article covers: How creative animation design works from the buyer’s side, covering the decisions you sign off during...

Michelle Connolly on September 9, 2026

What this article covers: How UK organisations plan, commission and produce virtual classroom content that holds learner attention. Formats, production...

Michelle Connolly on September 9, 2026

What this article covers: How UK organisations commission interactive learning videos, from choosing a level of interactivity to briefing a...

Michelle Connolly on September 9, 2026

What this article covers: How UK and Irish organisations commission self-paced learning animations that have to teach without a facilitator...

Michelle Connolly on September 8, 2026

What this article covers: How UK and Irish businesses commission website animation design. It covers what to brief, what each...

Michelle Connolly on September 8, 2026

What this article covers: How UK brands commission professional TikTok animation, including current styles, delivery specifications, compliance requirements and return...

Michelle Connolly on September 8, 2026

What this article covers: How 2D animation production runs from the client’s side, stage by stage, with the sign-off points...

Michelle Connolly on September 8, 2026

What this article covers: How frame-by-frame animation works in commercial production, what it costs in labour and lead time, and...

Michelle Connolly on September 8, 2026

What this article covers: How creative storytelling works as a commercial discipline, and how UK businesses brief, buy and use...

Michelle Connolly on September 7, 2026

What this article covers: How business decision makers specify, brief and approve animated storytelling so that the finished animation changes...

Michelle Connolly on September 7, 2026

What this article covers: How organisations specify, brief and commission inclusive learning resources, with the accessibility decisions that sit inside...

Michelle Connolly on September 7, 2026

What this article covers: Why coding tutorials for kids succeed or fail on how clearly they show abstract logic. Also,...

Michelle Connolly on September 7, 2026

What this article covers: How digital animation services work from the buyer’s side, covering formats, production, studio selection, and budget....

Michelle Connolly on September 7, 2026

What this article covers: How school leaders, trusts, publishers and training providers plan and commission secondary school resources. The focus...

Michelle Connolly on September 7, 2026

What this article covers: How GCSE study animations support revision, and what educational publishers, schools and training providers need to...

Michelle Connolly on September 7, 2026

What this article covers: The technical 3D animation knowledge business buyers need in order to evaluate studios and understand cost...

Michelle Connolly on September 7, 2026

What this article covers: How large organisations commission, govern and roll out enterprise animation solutions across multiple sites, departments and...

Michelle Connolly on September 7, 2026

What this article covers: How UK organisations choose, judge and commission STEM educational videos, covering curriculum alignment, accuracy control, outreach...

Michelle Connolly on September 7, 2026

What this article covers: How UK schools, trusts, publishers and edtech providers plan, brief and commission children educational content, with...

Michelle Connolly on September 5, 2026

What this article covers: How 3D visualisation concepts work, what business results they support, and when 2D animation explains the...

Michelle Connolly on September 5, 2026

What this article covers: How UK organisations plan, brief and commission virtual learning animations for online training programmes and digital...

Michelle Connolly on September 5, 2026

What this article covers: How organisations commission curriculum-aligned primary school animations for five to eleven year olds across the UK...