Users of Daz Studio create more than 20 million images and animations annually using Daz 3D products. Daz 3D has created the most artist-friendly digital marketplace, paying nearly $100 million to its global network of contributing artists. Founded in 2000, Daz 3D’s digital marketplace offers hobbyists and professionals tens of thousands of 3D products with over five million inter-compatible 3D assets for Daz Studio and other 3D applications.
The Diigitals work to champion diversity in both the virtual and fashion worlds, collaborate with creators from emerging economies and under-represented communities, and partner with up-and-coming designers and brands.Ībout Daz 3D Daz 3D, a subsidiary of Tafi Co, is a 3D marketplace and free software suite with content that can go anywhere, so 3D artists and designers can create their own high-resolution 3D stills and animations while building professional quality 3D scenes. Over the last year, Daz 3D has led awareness campaigns and initiatives for organizations like Catalyst, Black Girls Code, and Movember and have matched employee donations to organizations devoted to advancing equality, inclusion, and social justice. Using digital art to drive inclusivity and diversity while supporting and driving awareness for organizations addressing these larger systemic issues is a guiding principle for both Daz 3D and The Diigitals. “I’m proud of Daz 3D and our collaboration with The Diigitals and OpenSea in support of this important and relevant cause.” “With all proceeds going to Stop AAPI Hate, this NFT drop is deeply personal to me,” said Preston Woo, Chief Strategy Officer of Daz 3D and Tafi.
Additionally, later this year, Daz will also release Jin3D’s outfit for the artist. During this month, Daz will be releasing a content bundle in the Daz marketplace in support of this initiative. This nonprofit organization operates the Stop AAPI Hate Reporting Center, which tracks incidents of hate and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. As an artist who is heavily inspired by Korean culture, I cannot be silent on the rising issue of anti-Asian hate across the world.”Īll proceeds from the NFT sales will be going to Stop AAPI Hate. “I’ve always imagined that Shudu would be outspoken on issues of racism, so to create an NFT with her and J-Yung was our way of showing that support. “Bringing together art and technology to benefit such an amazing initiative and stand against anti-Asian hate was an easy decision for us at The Diigitals,” said Cameron James-Wilson, founder and CEO of The Diigitals.
I am honored to use my digital skills in support of AAPI month.” Turning to digital art and digital fashion has allowed me to express myself while keeping true to my Asian identity.
“A natural reaction in the Asian-American community has been to hide our Asian identities and cultures for fear of being targeted for verbal or physical attacks. “The increase in anti-Asian sentiment across the country is very troubling and disturbing,” said Jin3D, digital fashion designer. The J-Yung and Shudu NFT will be available on May 27. In the NFT, J-Yung wears an outfit designed by LEE EUN JIN a South Korean 3D apparel designer, accompanied by music played by Braeden Duperron, a 14 year-old violinist of Japanese, Hawaiian, and Filipino heritage, and with animations by Juan Mendiola, a Filipino Canadian senior 3D artist and founder of ThreeDigital.įor Daz 3D and The Diigitals, this NFT, in coordination with the ability to donate to an organization addressing anti-Asian racism, is important work in their continued efforts to promote inclusivity and diversity across the digital spaces.
This unique and inspirational NFT features Joon Yung (“J-Yung”), a Korean inspired virtual idol from The Diigitals.