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Austin Blaisdell
Creative Technologist | Art Director
Passionate about pushing business' forward by bridging the gap between the digital & physical world through technology, interaction, and art.
Design | Technology | Worldbuilding
About
Hello, I am Austin Blaisdell.
Creative Technologist, World-Builder, Entrepreneur, Designer, and Art Director.
I employ design systems and strategies within the frameworks of innovative digital tools at companies of various magnitudes, in order to create change in the world & shape ideas into life. From developing an early-stage luxury fashion company from start to finish using 3D technology at Darklight to leading the development of highly innovative, intricate and immersive sensorial pods at VPI. I believe the utilization of a digital toolset in a unique manner to foster disruption is essential to create exponential change in our world today.
Aside from drafting 3D worlds and creating new system pipelines, I am a hardcore gamer, die-hard film enthusiast, aspiring chef, technology nerd, dark ambient synth lover, and obscure YouTube video lover.
VIRTUAL DESIGN
DESIGN CONSULTING
3D VISUALIZATION
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
PERFORMANCE VISUALS
WEB3
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
3D WEB DESIGN
AI CONSULTING
Art Direction | Business Development
AI CONSULTING
Art Direction, Mind Mapping, and Business Development has become my bread & butter by combining a deep understanding of AI technologies with creative and strategic prowess to enhance artistic endeavors and streamline creative processes. By leveraging AI tools, I facilitate comprehensive mind mapping sessions that help crystallize ideas and visualize complex creative pathways, thus enhancing decision-making and project outcomes.
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
Art Direction | Animator | Operator
As an experienced Art Director, I specialize in crafting immersive experiences that captivate and engage audiences. I combine creative technologies with immersion on shows like NEOVEOUX with Orbseer & The Reality Center. My expertise spans across various mediums, enabling me to create audio-visually reactive, multi-sensory environments that resonate with diverse audiences.
SHOW VISUALS
Animator, Compositing & Concepting
As a specialist in show visuals, I excel in transforming production team directives into stunning visual displays that enhance storytelling and audience immersion. Collaborating with visual artist, Orbseer, on shows for artists like Peso Pluma, Lil Yachty & more. I work closely with production teams to refine concepts and deliver visuals that are perfectly synchronized with the production's pace and mood.
EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
WORLDBUILDING | RESEARCH | CONCEPTING
Objective: To lead high-level, futuristic design sprints that integrate artscience with holistic storytelling and development. These sprints aim to explore and expand the boundaries of creative expression and technological innovation.
Role & Expertise:
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Design Philosophy: Employing a forward-thinking approach to merge aesthetic values with functional design principles.
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Visualization & Ideation: Crafting vivid, conceptual visuals that translate abstract ideas into tangible experiences.
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Research Methods: Utilizing advanced techniques in 3D modeling and AI to enhance the virtual design pipeline, ensuring precision and scalability in project development.
KRYSALIS VX
DIRECTOR OF DESIGN & STRATEGY
Objective: To spearhead Research & Development (R&D), Design, Prototyping, and Project Management for the creation of a multi-sensory "Pod" as part of the overall company rollout at KrysalisVX (Now UbiquityVX).
WEB3 | METAVERSE FASHION WEEK
LEAD DESIGN | CONCEPT
Objective: Strategy + Metaverse Builds + Design directly with WEB3 Developers| METAVERSE FASHION WEEK '23 | S1CWORLD + ARTIST, MIGUEL - "AT PEACE. ON FIRE."
VOXBOX + SPATIAL + DECENTRALAND
FAITH CONNEXION
LEAD DESIGNER | INTL. FASHION PRODUCTION
Objective: Team designer for a multi-million dollar, high fashion luxury Parisian fashion house. Innovate total design pipeline, international production process & brand's entire digital universe using both traditional methods & digital tools such as 3D toolsets & blockchain technology.
Work
Concepting & Ideation
Concept, Character, Environment, Fashion Design
Objective: To drive concept development and ideation stages, effectively delineating ideas from inception to completion. My goal is to not only express ideas vividly but also to devise strategic methods for their actualization.
Areas of Expertise:
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Narrative Storytelling: Weaving compelling stories that bind the elements of character, environment, and fashion into a cohesive and engaging narrative.
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Concept Development: Mastering the art of refining and evolving initial ideas into detailed, actionable concepts ready for implementation.
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Character Design: Creating memorable and impactful characters that resonate with audiences and enhance the narrative.
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Environment Design: Developing immersive and dynamic settings that complement and elevate the storytelling experience.
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Fashion Design: Innovating costume designs that reflect character personalities and the overall aesthetic of the project.
ANNO DOMINI
FOUNDER | ART DIRECTION | METAVERSE | DESIGN STRATEGY
Create a virtual fashion nexus for digital goods between brands across various industries such as fashion, home goods, lifestyle in a convergence of digital marketplaces.
DARKLIGHT
FOUNDER | ART DIRECTION | PRODUCTION | DESIGN
Objective: Cultivate disruptive innovation as a fashion company by adapting the digital toolset to design philosophy, brand narratives and production methodologies. Use story-telling as a basis of communication to help present the customer with a creative & cohesive narrative of these principles and practices within the user experience.
SYART
DESIGN LEAD | PROJECT MANGEMENT
Objective: To lead the ideation, design, and development of comprehensive interior and exterior spatial renovations for the Beijing museum and artist residency. My focus is on blending modern LEED design techniques and innovations with ancient practices and methodologies to enhance both the program and the space.
Key Contributions:
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Leadership in Design and Development: Guiding the conceptualization and execution phases to ensure that every aspect of the renovation aligns with strategic objectives.
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Sustainable Practices: Employing LEED design principles to promote environmental sustainability while maintaining aesthetic and functional integrity.
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Technological Integration: Incorporating modern technology to revitalize traditional methods, optimizing both the practical and historical aspects of the space.
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Cultural Sensitivity: Ensuring that renovations respect and reflect the cultural significance of the site, enhancing its historical context and visitor engagement.
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