I’m Chaitanya Krishnan, an independent CG artist and educator based in Bengaluru, India. I work as a teacher and CG generalist, with a background in illustration, animation, and design. After seven years at a design firm, I started my own consultancy, co-founded Falana Films, and now serve as the Head of Studies in the Digital Media Arts department at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology. I also love community projects and workshops—for example turning trash like old bottles and cans into toys, and teaching kids 3D modelling and 3D printing. I continue to undertake freelance CG work, publications, and collaborations, and I enjoy mentoring the next generation of designers and artists.…

Chaitanya Krishnan

I’m Chaitanya Krishnan, an independent CG artist and educator based in Bengaluru, India. I work as a teacher and CG generalist, with a background in illustration, animation, and design. After seven years at a design firm, I started my own consultancy, co-founded Falana Films, and now serve as the Head of Studies in the Digital Media Arts department at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology. I also love community projects and workshops—for example turning trash like old bottles and cans into toys, and teaching kids 3D modelling and 3D printing. I continue to undertake freelance CG work, publications, and collaborations, and I enjoy mentoring the next generation of designers and artists.…

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I’m Chaitanya Krishnan, an independent CG artist and educator based in Bengaluru, India. I work as a teacher and CG generalist, with a background in illustration, animation, and design. After seven years at a design firm, I started my own consultancy, co-founded Falana Films, and now serve as the Head of Studies in the Digital Media Arts department at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology.

I also love community projects and workshops—for example turning trash like old bottles and cans into toys, and teaching kids 3D modelling and 3D printing. I continue to undertake freelance CG work, publications, and collaborations, and I enjoy mentoring the next generation of designers and artists.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Associate Senior Designer, Digital Media Arts at Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology
September 1, 2021 - Present
Full-time faculty in the Digital Media Arts department; Head of Studies; CG generalist and educator. Teaches 3D modelling, animation, illustration and related media; engages in curriculum development and student mentoring.
Sketchfab Master at Sketchfab
January 1, 2016 - Present
Member of the Sketchfab Masters community. Contributes tutorials, helps with community support, and participates in events and outreach.
Independent CG Artist at Self-employed
April 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance CG projects and teaching engagements at colleges; St. Joseph's College, Bengaluru and Seamedu School of Pro-Expressionism, Bengaluru.
Independent Consultant at Interweave Consulting Pvt Ltd
December 1, 2022 - October 31, 2024
Diversity and Inclusion consulting; safe work practices; workplace diversity and inclusion training; design and animation interventions on projects.
Artist In Residence at The Indian Sonic Research Organisation / Soundchains
October 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Artist in Residence; collaboration with Berlin-based composer Sergey Khismatov; exploration of spatial audio, VR and new narrative storytelling.
Co Founder and CG Generalist at Falana Films
September 1, 2013 - March 31, 2021
Co-founded a film and animation studio; led CG generalist work; managed projects from concept to production.
Teacher at Yateer Creative Solutions LLP
January 1, 2017 - January 31, 2019
Ran weekly classes on 3D design and 3D printing at United International School for 6th-9th standard students.
Co-Founder at Deep Mobile Creative Solutions Pvt Ltd
September 1, 2016 - January 31, 2019
Designed and released Blackout Bard; app used in creativity classes worldwide; growth metrics and marketing campaigns.
Co-Founder - Lead Artist at One3One4
November 1, 2011 - October 1, 2016
Released multiple native apps; led look development and character designs for Chichi Reef Warrior; game ranked 252 in 2012 education category (US).
Freelance Artist, and Design Consultant at Chaitanyak
September 1, 2012 - August 31, 2013
Consulting on design, film/animation, and illustration projects; DIY activities and tutorials; engaged with schools and kids.
Senior Designer at Flip Design Pvt. Ltd.
July 1, 2005 - September 1, 2012
Web and game designer; animation focus; ran workshops for school kids; DIY trash-to-toy projects.
Junior Modeller and Conceptual Artist at Rega Interactive
March 1, 2005 - June 1, 2005
Design and model characters, objects and interfaces for cg games and interactive CDs.
Junior Designer and Illustrator at Propel Design
July 1, 2004 - February 1, 2005
Environmental graphics; websites and illustration work; early career training.

Education

Light Design (Short Course) at Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Diploma in Communication Design (Pop Up Books, Web Design) at Srishti School of Art Design and Technology
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Matriculation at Kendriya Vidyalaya
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization
    paper Beer Alphabet

    This series of illustrations were done at Falana Films, for Geist beer.
    Client: Geist Beer see them
    Unfortunately the whole set was not completed, however these were used in the brand’s social media campaign.

    uniE621 Geist Stouter Space
    For the animation we played with themes and imagery from retro space scifi. See it here…
    uniE621 BluArmor C50 Launch renders.
    BluArmor C50 Launch renders. Models of the device were provided by the client. I worked on the materials and shaders and animated sequences. Edit and sound design were handled by the client. See more here…
    uniE621 Antler Tree House
    Based on a sketch by myself that you can see here](https://www.twine.net/signin You can experience it in realtime here](https://www.twine.net/signin…
    uniE621 Synthetic Human in Lab
    Built this for a client last year. Its a small part of the final video. See it in motion here](https://www.twine.net/signin The suit, hair and vfx were created in Blender by myself and Parag Gupta](https://www.twine.net/signin We used Blender primarily, and Adobe After Effects for the final composites. The character was created using Makehuman](https://www.twine.net/signin The lab was from this scene over at Sketchfab](https://www.twine.net/signin by rhinohopper…
    uniE621 Under Strange Suns
    A lone centaur scout arrives on a strange world. Started with a couple of VR sculpts in Masterpiece VR that started to make sense coming together with a simillar color palette as I started painting them in Blender. Full Documentation](https://www.twine.net/signin Update: Featured on Blendernation at - Link](https://www.twine.net/signin 3dart sculpting conceptart…