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Our Founding Story
The Spark in a Hanoi Garage
PLATINUM was born in a modest 20-square-meter garage in Hanoi, Vietnam. Three young visionaries — Alex Nguyen (Creative Director), Mia Tran (Lead 3D Artist), and Liam Chen (Tech Architect) — shared one dream: to fuse cutting-edge 3D design with blockchain technology. With just two laptops, a 3D printer, and endless ambition, they built their first prototype: a decentralized art marketplace. Within 6 months, they secured seed funding from a Singapore VC and moved into their first official office. Early projects included simple 2D game prototypes and UI/UX mockups for indie developers, laying the foundation for PLATINUM's versatile portfolio.
First Major Breakthrough: NFT Revolution
While the world was still figuring out NFTs, PLATINUM launched "Ethereal Realms" — a collection of 10,000 programmatically generated 3D avatars with real-time animation capabilities. The drop sold out in 11 minutes, generating $2.3M in revenue. This milestone put PLATINUM on the global map. Forbes featured them as "The Studio Behind the Next-Gen Metaverse," and the team grew from 3 to 18 members, including top talents from Pixar and Epic Games. They expanded into full game development, creating their first mobile title with intricate 2D animations and web-integrated banners for promotional campaigns.
Surviving & Thriving Through the Pandemic
The global lockdown became PLATINUM’s greatest accelerator. With physical events canceled, brands rushed to virtual spaces. PLATINUM designed immersive 3D showrooms for luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and virtual concerts for K-pop stars. They pioneered "Hybrid Reality Events" — blending AR, VR, and live streaming. Revenue tripled. They opened a second studio in Los Angeles and launched PLATINUM Academy, training 5,000+ young designers online for free. During this period, they diversified into UI/UX for web platforms, creating responsive designs that powered e-commerce sites and animated posters for digital marketing.
Global Expansion & Industry Recognition
PLATINUM established offices in Singapore, Dubai, and Berlin. They partnered with Binance, Animoca Brands, and Nike to create next-gen digital fashion and metaverse experiences. Their project "Neo-Tokyo 2049" — a fully interactive 3D city — won "Best Web3 Experience" at the Global Design Awards. By year-end, PLATINUM had completed 150+ projects and employed 65 creators from 18 countries. Key services expanded to include high-fidelity game assets, banner ad animations for social media, and poster series for international film festivals, showcasing their mastery in 2D and 3D realms.
AI-Powered Creativity: The PLATINUM Engine
PLATINUM unveiled its proprietary AI tool: "Genesis Engine" — capable of generating production-ready 3D assets from text prompts in under 60 seconds. Used by Disney, Adidas, and Ubisoft, it reduced design time by 70%. The company raised $45M in Series B funding, valuing PLATINUM at $380M. They also launched the "PLATINUM Fellowship" — sponsoring 100 underrepresented artists annually. This innovation streamlined workflows for animation pipelines, enabling faster iterations on game levels, web interfaces, and promotional materials like dynamic banners and UI prototypes.
Pioneering Immersive Worlds
In 2024, PLATINUM released "Quantum Drift" — a groundbreaking multiplayer racing game blending 3D environments with real-time UI/UX adaptations. The title featured procedurally generated tracks and animated character posters that went viral on social media. Simultaneously, their web development arm delivered scalable platforms for e-sports tournaments, complete with custom banners and 2D intro animations. The studio's growth accelerated, with a focus on sustainable practices in digital design, reducing carbon footprints through optimized rendering techniques.
A Global Creative Powerhouse
Today, PLATINUM operates 6 studios worldwide with 120+ full-time creators. They’ve delivered 300+ projects across gaming, fashion, architecture, and metaverse development. Their latest innovation: "HoloForge" — a real-time collaborative 3D platform used by 2M+ designers. PLATINUM is now the #1 ranked Web3 design studio globally (DesignRush, 2025). From crafting epic game narratives to designing sleek web experiences, animated shorts, intuitive UI/UX flows, eye-catching posters, and viral banners, PLATINUM continues to push the boundaries of digital creativity.
Vision 2030: Pioneering the Next Era of Digital Creation
As we look ahead, PLATINUM is committed to leading the charge in immersive technologies. Our vision extends beyond current horizons, integrating AI, VR/AR, and sustainable design to empower creators worldwide. We aim to democratize high-end tools for game devs, web builders, animators, and marketers, ensuring that every poster, banner, and UI element tells a story that resonates globally.
Next-Gen Game Ecosystems
Launch 10 AAA titles with cross-platform VR integration, focusing on narrative-driven 3D worlds and AI companions. Partner with metaverse platforms to create persistent game universes.
Web3 & Responsive Mastery
Develop blockchain-secured web apps with adaptive UI/UX that evolves based on user behavior. Roll out tools for seamless 2D/3D web animations, reducing load times by 80%.
Animation & Visual Storytelling
Produce 50+ cinematic shorts and series, blending 2D hand-drawn with 3D CGI. Establish an animation lab for real-time rendering, collaborating with Hollywood studios.
Branding Renaissance
Revolutionize posters and banners with AI-generated variants, personalized for global campaigns. Train 10,000 artists in sustainable design practices via our expanded Academy.
Global Creator Network
Build a decentralized platform connecting 1M freelancers in game, web, and design fields. Host annual summits in Hanoi, LA, and Berlin to foster cross-cultural collaborations.