I design worlds where imagination feels real.
Behind the creations:
I’m Anastasia—a 3D artist and environmental designer based in Saint Petersburg.
I work across 3D modeling, environment art, and spatial design, merging artistic imagination with an understanding of how spaces function in the real world.Currently completing my degree in Environmental Design at HSE University (Class of 2027), I approach every project with curiosity, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong sense of spatial logic. My architectural background enables me to think beyond isolated objects—considering scale, composition, materials, and how people experience their surroundings.I am particularly interested in crafting atmospheric environments and exploring the space between reality and imagination. Whether I am designing a fictional world, a stylized object, or a physical installation, I believe that impactful design must not only look compelling but also feel alive.What have I been up to?— Designed and developed Pink Hippo, a large-scale art installation, utilizing 3D modeling, structural solutions, materials, and physical fabrication.— Created a 3D model for an exhibition at Manege in St. Petersburg, which was subsequently 3D-printed and displayed as part of the show.— Participated in an art laboratory at Sevkabel Port, exploring experimental artistic practices and collaborative approaches to creative projects.— Developed projects spanning architectural concepts and public spaces to imaginary environments, stylized objects, and vehicle design.— Expanded my creative practice beyond traditional spatial design, investigating digital sculpting, real-time visualization, and diverse methods in 3D art.I am fascinated by the relationship between real and imagined spaces—how architecture shapes fictional worlds, how digital concepts become tangible objects, and how lighting, materials, and minute details can imbue an environment with its own unique personality.
Tools
3D Modeling & Sculpting
Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, ZBrush, Cinema 4D
Rendering & Real-Time
Corona Renderer, V-Ray, Unreal Engine
Design & Post-Production
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, AutoCAD
Animation & Cinematics
Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D, Blender
Working with pre-made animations, creating cinematic camera movements, and producing showreels and cinematic sequences.
Different worlds. Different ways of telling stories.
My work explores how design, technology, and storytelling converge to create believable and expressive experiences.
I have organized this portfolio around five creative directions—imaginary worlds, spatial thinking, physical experiences, forms and experiments, and cinematic storytelling.
Each direction explores a unique challenge, ranging from designing environments and objects to animating them through movement, atmosphere, and visual narrative.
A simple brief. A wonderfully nerdy solution.
CHRONOZAURUS.HOME (2024)01 / SPATIAL THINKINGThe challenge — To tackle a straightforward residential design brief in a deliberately unconventional manner, exploring how far an imaginative architectural concept could be developed while maintaining functionality.I wanted to transform a slightly niche idea into a fully realized architectural project, balancing creative experimentation with practical spatial design.
The question: Can a playful, almost absurd architectural idea become a believable and functional living space?
The idea — To develop an expressive, sculptural residence while carefully considering its internal organization, proportions, circulation, and relationship with the surrounding landscape.
Rather than simplifying the concept, I chose to explore its architectural potential in detail.
Behind the form— The unusual geometry was only the beginning. The challenge was to make the building function as a coherent architectural system.
I developed detailed plans, sections, elevations, and construction drawings to explore spatial organization, dimensions, structural relationships, and the practical implications of the design.
Every unusual shape required a considered architectural solution.
The result is a residential concept that marries an unconventional visual identity with meticulously developed spatial and technical solutions. Chronozaurus.home reflects my design philosophy: «experiment freely, but think through the details.» The project demonstrates how architectural knowledge and 3D modeling can collaborate to transform a playful idea into a believable environment.
A little lost.
A lot to fear.
HIDE AND SEEK02 / ATMOSPHERE & STORYTELLINGThe challenge — To create a cinematic experience in Unreal Engine 5, utilizing environmental design, lighting, and visual storytelling to evoke feelings of fear, uncertainty, and discovery.Hide and Seek is a surreal cinematic project that explores how an unfamiliar environment can mirror a character’s internal emotions.Instead of depending solely on dialogue, the narrative unfolds through atmosphere, spatial composition, and the relationship between the character and their surrounding world.
The question: How can an imaginary environment communicate fear without relying on words?
The idea — To tell the story of a child confronting an unknown, terrifying creature while traveling through a strange and unsettling world.
The journey becomes a metaphor for facing one’s fears, with the environment itself shaping the emotional experience.
The environment combines monumental architectural forms, mysterious interiors, cold lighting, and atmospheric effects to create a sense of isolation and suspense.Through camera movement, framing, and changes in scale, familiar spaces become unsettling, guiding the viewer from curiosity to tension.The world is not just a backdrop—it becomes part of the story.
The final cinematic integrates environment design, lighting, camera animation, and visual storytelling into a single atmospheric sequence crafted in Unreal Engine 5. The project explores how digital spaces can evoke emotion and support a narrative through visual language.
Not quite on land.
Not quite at sea.
AIGGI GUOLLI03 / ARCHITECTURE & ATMOSPHEREThe challenge — To design a floating restaurant for a specific coastal location, blending sculptural architecture with functional spatial planning.The project explores how an unconventional architectural form can integrate with the natural landscape while cultivating a distinctive dining experience.
