About

Fake Pilot was born year 2000 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Fake Pilot emerged from an unexpected inspiration—a vintage ZSh-5 helmet from the Cold War era. This unique artifact, discovered in an antique store in Stockholm's Old Town, became the alter ego and creative spark for our founder, Mattias Lindberg. Since 2000, the helmet has symbolized the bold, innovative spirit behind our work.

What began as a chance meeting evolved into a creative partnership. When Mattias approached Andreas Lindholm seeking employment, the response was unconventional—a suggestion to collaborate instead. Combining Mattias' expertise in motion design with Andreas' visionary concepts, they forged a partnership built on shared creativity and mutual respect.

Over the years, Fake Pilot has delivered countless successful projects, blending experimental ideas with cutting-edge design. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we continue to push the boundaries of motion graphics and visual storytelling. Today, we are ready to embark on new challenges, crafting impactful designs that resonate with audiences and set new standards in the industry.

Who we are
We are award-winning multi-disciplinary creative professionals with over two decades of industry experience. Our work combines world-class 3D motion graphics and visual identity development for quality concerned clients.

What we do
We thrive on collaborating with ambitious, forward-thinking companies that have clear visions and a passion for innovation. Our mission is to elevate your brand’s visual presence, helping it break through the noise and stand out in todays competition.

There's a fine line between crazy and genius,
we dare to cross it, so you don't have to.

Andreas Lindholm and Mattias Lindberg merged

Selected proof from 25 years of studio work — brands, awards, and stages that shaped Fake Pilot.

Selected clients

Names we’ve worked with directly or through partners — linked when the work is on the site.

Full archive available on request — we keep the public list short on purpose.


Awards

2023
Gold Winner, Need for Speed rebranding, Electronic Arts

2007
Creativity Scholarship, Most Creative Person — City of Trollhättan

2006
Flash Forward Winner, Motion Graphics — Coca-Cola M5

2005
Flash Forward Finalist — Bryant Park Hotel
Flash Forward Finalist — Sean John
FWA Site of the Day — Coca-Cola M5

2002
FWA Site of the Day — Sean John
1st place, The Big Shot Design Competition

2001
Bombshock Award, Best Flash Site — The Spy Bar
Bombshock Award, Best Flash Site — Fakepilot.com


Talks

OFFF Lisbon · Hyper Island Stockholm · Tokyo · Maldives TV · Umeå University · Växjö University

Press

Bon Magazine · Cap & Design · Resume · Ronda Magazine · Aftonbladet · Ttela · Transition


Need a studio for a project? Hire us.

Want the kitchen instead? Co-Pilot.