The aim of this thesis is to examine animation as a tool in information graphics. The productive work is the design and implementation of an informative 2D animation. The work is commissioned by Carea – Kymenlaakso Social and Health Services for the pur-pose of informing patients of their own possibilities to influence their safety during their stay. The final product will be seen on the internet in addition to screens located in Ky-menlaakso Central Hospital. The work is executed with Adobe After Effects software using a variety of different 2D animation techniques.