The beginning of 2022 for young researchers studying at Ƶ began with work in the field of creating technological design in 2D and 3D graphics in the new university Laboratory “IndTechDesign”. Students' developments are carried out as part of a collaboration between the Laboratory and the Embily company, which introduces a banking product - a platform for using cryptocurrencies. The results of this collaboration are the creation of a collection of NFT tokens - objects of crypto art that exist only in the digital world.
Students develop 2D and 3D characters using digital painting technologies, vector graphics, flash animation, 3D modeling and sculpting, work out sketches of a virtual hero and even think through his life story. Then the character will diversify, after which the authors will start creating a collection of images. The storylines include drawing the character in additional angles, poses, revision of the seasons, adapting to tastes and creating a complementary character. The best works will get into the gallery of the Embily platform.
Polina Egarmin, curator of the IndTechDesign Laboratory at Ƶ “Our students are currently working on a unique synthesis of science, art and technology. Young developers are inspired by the most popular collections of the crypto art industry: cryptopunks, cryptosharks, cryptokitties. An important task of the IndTechDesign Laboratory is the development of young talents in the field of innovative digital technologies. The opportunity to communicate and work under the guidance of international experts will allow young specialists to discover new horizons and increase the level of professionalism”
Non Fungible Token (NFT) is the main trend in blockchain. This is a technology that allows you to digitize interaction with any virtual and physical goods, a digital certificate that represents a unique object. NFT can be attached to any digital product: photo, video, audio, etc. Token is an exclusive right to a product. By owning, buying, selling or exchanging token, operations are performed with the product itself.
Any media artist who study at Ƶ can start working on the project.
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