Austin Blaisdell
Austin Blaisdell is a design strategist and art director who uses technologies, 3D design solutions, Virtual Reality, and the entire digital universe to project visions spanning all arts-related & technical genres. Through growing a company & finding roots in the fashion, art, and entertainment world, he took his talents to creative technologies in pursuit to better serve people. His spatial design, visual direction, and design solutions may be experienced internationally, at exhibitions & spaces from Los Angeles to New York to Paris.
Experiences
Experimental Design
Design Consultant
The Experimental Design objectives are to research, design, and deliver A-Z project resources from design philosophy literature to concept designs and decks which fully encapsulate each project in totality. Some highlights include working on the $50 trillion NEOM projects in Saudi Arabia along with other Fortune 500 companies to develop their future objectives. Using a multi-faceted skill range and incorporating my virtual design pipeline into each project strategically. Working in-person and remotely with an international team on projects spanning across various industries.
Los Angeles
2022 - Current
Krysalis
Design Lead
The KRYSALIS objectives begin with researching, designing, and delivering a state-of-the-art high end multi-immersive "pod" or "environment" which covers each of the senses using high-end technology like vibro-acoustic bedding, 360* spatial audio, aroma-therapeutic nodules, haptics systems, and bio-monitoring. Use cases include clinical immersive tele-medicine applications as well as medicinal media for consumers. Here, I designed, developed, managed, and consulted on all media, research and solutions of production during prototyping and final delivery. Here, I was instrumental in bringing the company to over $10 million evaluation.
Los Angeles
2021 - Current
Faith Connexion Paris
Design Team Lead
Design Team Lead --- High-end luxury street fashion concepts in Paris, France. Using 3D design tools to push the fashion landscape from ideation to production methods. Working under renowned designer Christophe Decarnin (former designer of Balmain & Paco Rabanne) team in order to produce $20 million collections for various seasons during the prime of the company. I led the innovation of their design pipeline using virtual production tools, their international production process & brand's entire digital universe using both traditional methods & digital tools such as 3D toolsets & blockchain technology.
Paris, FR
2017 - 2022
Darklight
Art Director & Designer
World Builder, Designer & Owner --- Darklight is a groundbreaking fashion and concept brand who's process and intention was to push the envelope of fashion design and visual conceptualization. Using 3D systems and virtual elements for garment production and enamoring storytelling, Darklight sought out virtual magazines, short films, shoppable installation environments, and 3D software for efficient production methods. Many current developments include VR integration in multi-sensorial experiences and wearable technology.
Los Angeles
2016 - 2020
Cerybral
Design & Fabrication Specialist
Lead designer and Strategist --- Various international projects combining ancient design methodologies with futuristic concepts and technology. From 3D printing and sculpting to implementation of LEED design with future tools such as BIM software technology and 4D modeling & project planning. Projects include full architectural renovation of Beijing own artist museum and residency, Botanical garden renovation for Nigeria's politicians using 3D printed sculptures. Parametric design in various aspects such as furniture and architecture.
London, UK
2020 - 2021
SYART
Design & Fabrication Specialist
This campus and residency for artists include exhibitions spaces of many kinds among think spaces and collective grounds to organize communion. By updating overall design, using LEED design techniques and modern technology to incorporate the new artists of this generation upon the curriculum of this institution. Here, on a small team, I lead design and project management to make this project come alive using my 3D toolset among other virtual tools such as 4D BIM programs to achieve short and long term goals of the museum.
Beijing, CN
2020
Church Boutique
Buyer/Curator/Stylist
Assistant in art curation and gallery selections within the high-end Los Angeles art, fashion & interior design space. Acting as a buyer & collaborator. Along with, many times, assisting in celebrity styling. Helped implement front-end & back-end branding updates in UX & virtual UX/UI
Los Angeles
2016 - 2017