Rising Voices

Rising Voices: Exploring the Journeys of Emerging Creatives

Welcome to Rising Voices, the editorial series that shines a light on the next generation of 3D artists, designers, architects, and digital creatives. Through in-depth interviews, we explore the diverse paths taken by recent graduates as they step into the world of 3D graphics and beyond.

More than just a showcase of portfolios or résumés, Rising Voices invites our readers into authentic, reflective conversations. We dive into the personal stories behind the skills: the first proud achievements, the tools that became indispensable, and the lessons learned along the way.

Each interview balances technical insight with creative vision, highlighting the relevance (or irrelevance!) of academic training in today’s professional world. Whether you’re a student, a young creative, or simply curious about the human side of 3D graphics, these stories offer inspiration, honesty, and a glimpse into the exciting futures these alumni are shaping.

Mirella Dimitrova – From Event Design to Immersive Worlds

With a background that stretches from Sofia to Scotland and Milan to Dubai, Mirella Dimitrova is a creative mind constantly in motion, shaping experiences where music, space, and storytelling meet.

Sam Donyagard — From Construction Sites to Sensory Spaces

Sam Donyagard's architectural journey began not in a classroom, but on real-world construction sites at just seventeen. Guided by early hands-on experience and a deep familial connection to architecture, Sam’s career evolved from executive leadership to a profound, emotionally driven approach to design.

Giorgia Viscardi – Finding a Personal Language Through 3D Modelling

Moving between languages, fashion design and digital tools, Giorgia Viscardi has found in 3D modelling a personal way of thinking, teaching and creating. In this conversation, she reflects on a non-linear educational path, the discipline of learning through mistakes, and how virtual modelling became not just a skill, but a method for understanding ideas, tools and herself.