Nikita Goryainov — London, UK

What aspects do you find difficult while designing characters and how do you deal with them? “For me, the most difficult part is making characters distinct from each other yet still unique, especially when tasked with creating so many! The best solution I have found is simply to take a break and start from scratch.”

Russian-born and still only 23 years old, freelance 3D artist and third-year graphic-design student Nikita Goryainov is a talent to look out for.