From Freelancer to Studio Founder: Alex Safavinia on Motion Design, 3D Animation, and Kasra Design
Alex Safavinia is an award-winning creative director and founder of Kasra Design©, an animation studio specializing in 3D animation and explainer videos. He began his career as a motion graphics artist in 2006 and later started freelancing as an animator just as explainer videos were gaining traction alongside YouTube’s rapid growth. Spotting the potential early, Alex began building a team of talented artists, which eventually evolved into Kasra Design© — now operating offices in Singapore and Malaysia.
10 Digital Artists: The Art of Animation
Animation is the art of bringing still images to life, creating the illusion of movement through a series of frames. These frames, whether hand-drawn, digitally created, or crafted with models, are carefully sequenced to tell stories and capture emotions. In this article, we’re celebrating ten talented digital artists who are redefining the art of animation.
Artist Interview: Paul Reardon
Paul Reardon is a UK-based designer, director, and visual artist working at the crossroads of digital art, design, film, and technology. He is the founder of Altered State Editions, a creative space for producing limited-edition digital art prints through experimentation and play. We asked Paul about his art, creative process, and inspirations.
Artist Interview: Jessica Ticchio
Jessica Ticchio is a digital artist and designer from Sydney, Australia, and the creative director of Studio Messa. Drawing inspiration from minimalism, surrealism, and sculptural forms, she explores the harmony between physical and virtual spaces through 3D art, AI, and VR sculptures, as well as immersive experiential designs. Her art, often surreal and dreamlike, invites viewers to question the boundaries of reality while encouraging introspection and wonder. We asked Jessica about her art, creative process, and inspirations.