LKE Design
Overview
LKE Design is a Danish architectural visualization studio led by Lars Knapmann Egerrup, a 3D artist with over 30 years of experience. The studio specializes in high-quality stills and animations for architects and developers across Europe.
For a recent large-scale animation project, LKE Design needed to render thousands of frames from a detailed AutoCAD model originally built for stills. The challenge required restructuring the scene and meeting a tight deadline.
After years of unreliable experiences with other render farms, Lars found in Helio the partner he had been looking for: one that combined real support, smart technology, and the reliability needed to deliver on time.
Challenges
Before Helio, LKE Design faced recurring issues that slowed progress and added unnecessary stress:
Poor Support
Previous providers offered little help beyond “try again,” wasting valuable hours.
Confusing Error Messages
Upload failures gave no clear cause, leaving Lars guessing.
Blocked Workflows
Rendering tied up local workstations, halting creative progress.
Unreliable Asset Checks
Systems flagged irrelevant files, creating avoidable delays.
“It was the best experience I’ve had with a render solution partner. When things went off track, the team guided me back immediately.”
Lars Knapmann Egerrup
Founder, LKE Design
Transition to Helio
When LKE Design turned to Helio, the difference was clear from the start. The platform offered simplicity, reliability, and proactive support — a sharp contrast to the trial-and-error approach of traditional render farms.
Proactive Support
Helio’s team monitored jobs in real time and fixed issues instantly.
Seamless Workflow
Submitting via Pulze or 3ds Max felt as easy as hitting Print.
Smarter Error Handling
Only relevant issues stopped a job, saving hours of troubleshooting.
Scalable Power
For critical deadlines, Helio could deploy hundreds or even thousands of nodes in seconds.
With Helio managing the rendering, Lars could focus on creative work instead of troubleshooting technical errors.
“Submitting through Helio felt like printing. Simple, fast, and reliable.”
Lars Knapmann Egerrup
Founder, LKE Design
Results
Before vs. After Helio
Results & Impact
Helio helped LKE Design deliver their large-scale animation project on time and without technical bottlenecks, replacing frustration with confidence.
Key Outcomes:
100% on-time delivery, even under tight deadlines
Workstations freed, improving productivity and creative output
Significant time savings through faster troubleshooting and smarter validation
Renewed confidence to take on more complex animation projects
“I will for sure recommend you to others because I had a very good experience. In light of my bad experience with render farms, I’d recommend Helio even more.”
Lars Knapmann Egerrup
Founder, LKE Design
Conclusion & Future Outlook
With Helio, LKE Design found more than a render solution — they found a trusted partner. The platform’s combination of scalability, simplicity, and real human support turned a demanding project into a smooth, productive experience.
Looking ahead, LKE Design plans to continue using Helio for both stills and animations, taking advantage of upcoming features like clearer job validation, automated cost estimation, and ongoing platform improvements.
For Lars and his team, Helio means reliable delivery, fewer technical barriers, and more time to create.
Frames delivered on time
Hours saved in troubleshooting
Workstation availability
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