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.
Blunt Action on Creating Universes That Feel Like Glitches in the Matrix
Blunt Action is a New York City-based creative studio specializing in art, animation, gaming, and music. Co-founded by longtime collaborators Colby and Ethan, the studio evolved from a shared passion for music production and visual storytelling. What began as beat-making and rough mixes in college quickly expanded into immersive 3D world-building, merging their skills in sound, animation, and design under the Blunt Action name. We asked Blunt Action about their art, creative process, and inspirations.