3d Artist, Animator, & Designer

Jonathan Kaplan

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Impactful Art, Animation, and Design

Visual communication elevated through high-quality artwork and multimedia designs.

Jonathan Kaplan brings 14 years of experience in animation, design, art, and technology, including: arch-viz, 3d animation, VFX, graphic design, product design, motion graphics, interior design, digital illustration, photo-realistic renderings, and custom art installations.

KDL is currently working on expanding offerings in AI, App Design, Virtual Reality, and Real-Time Rendering Engines.

Services

Expertise

3d Modeling, Animation, VFX, and Visualization

KDL specializes in 3d services; well-versed in industries such as architecture, interior design, tech, film, and games.

With technical expertise in multiple platforms, including 3ds Max, Maya, Unity, Unreal, V-Ray and Blender, KDL delivers on a range of technical modeling, animation, and rendering needs from visualizations for multibillion dollar resorts, to patent illustrations, to assets for games and animations.

Conceptual Design

As a highly skilled artist working on a wide array of project types, I have been thrust into making a lot of design choices throughout my career.

As a result, Kaplan Design Labs has become adept at conceptualizing ideas for a range of needs including retail fixtures, light installations, custom furniture, corporate presentations, event concepts, product designs, murals, and interactive art installations.

Graphic Design, Web, Illustration, and Custom Art

While the world is changing fast, traditional design mediums remain a constant.

Companies and individuals have had a need for business websites, brochures, business cards, and mascots for millennia.

KDL thrives in this space, working on a broad range of customs including, portraits, event flyers, logos, art installations, murals, websites, apps, and even children’s book illustrations.

Software Testing and Project Management

Be it a company’s first app/ website or a AAA game on the latest VR hardware, KDL is able to offer a breath of tech knowledge, experience, analytical prowess, and out-of-the-box thinking to debug and patch the most complex initiatives.

From implementing and running test cases, to developing automation tools, to providing in depth feedback for quality-of-life improvements, KDL is excited to lead your QA and Project Management needs to new frontiers.

Let’s do something great…
Services
Projects

Project Examples

A selection of past work. All graphics, animations, and artwork are original; no AI or photography here. Please feel free to contact me to see more.

3d Interior Visualization, Penthouse Bedroom. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Mister Important Design using 3ds Max and V-Ray.
3d environment study. This is a conceptual 3d illustration done while working on a series of studies showcasing the beauty of green energy. All 3d work executed by Jonathan Kaplan.
3d Interior Visualization, Mixed Use Space. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Mister Important Design using 3ds Max and V-Ray.
3d Exterior Visualization, Hotel Daytime. Conversion of Revit model to 3ds Max, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Steelman Partners.
3d Interior Visualization, Penthouse Bathroom. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Mister Important Design.
3d Interior Visualization, Resorts World Lobby Concept. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Steelman Partners.
3d Exterior Visualization, Hotel Night Lighting. Conversion of Revit model to 3ds Max, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Steelman Partners.
3d Interior Visualization, Mixed Use Space. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Mister Important Design using 3ds Max and V-Ray.
3d Interior Visualization and design of a mid-century modern living room, 3ds Max and V-Ray. Interior conceptual design, 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, rendering, and staging by Jonathan Kaplan.
3d Cloud. Volume simulation made in 3ds Max and Fume FX by Jonathan Kaplan while working with Extensoft.
3d Interior Visualization, Spa Lobby Concept. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Steelman Partners.
Environment and product study. 3d visualization of an environment and product made in Blender while working with Outward inc. All 3d executed by Jonathan Kaplan.
3d Illustration for editorial use with real estate and development subject matter, Made with 3ds Max
3d Interior Visualization, Beach House Kitchen. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Steelman Partners.
3d Interior Visualization, Mixed Use Space. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Mister Important Design using 3ds Max and V-Ray.
Point of purchase display visualization and design. This POP display was designed by Jonathan Kaplan for a product called The Gal Pal. All graphic and 3d work executed by Jonathan Kaplan.
3d Interior Visualization, Beach House Master Bedroom. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Steelman Partners.
3d Interior Visualization, Dining Room and Kitchen. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Mister Important Design using 3ds Max and V-Ray.
3d Interior Visualization of a modern high-rise living room, 3ds Max and V-Ray. Interior conceptual design, 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, rendering, and staging by Jonathan Kaplan.
3d environment study. This is a conceptual 3d illustration done while working on a series of studies showcasing arctic environments. All 3d work executed by Jonathan Kaplan using 3ds Max.
3d environment study. This is a conceptual 3d illustration done while working on a series of studies showcasing arctic environments. All 3d work executed by Jonathan Kaplan using 3ds Max and Vue.
3d Visualization of a casino lobby, 3ds Max and V-Ray. Genting property for Steelman Partners.
A look development test rendering from a production trailer for an animated film. I acted as lead technical consultant, pipeline manager, and outsourcing manager for this project.
Infographics Illustration, Created in 3ds Max by Jonathan Kaplan for Extensoft
3d Interior Visualization, Standard Bathroom. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Mister Important Design.
3d product visualization of a solar powered umbrella, made in 3ds Max and V-Ray
3d Interior Visualization, Bedroom. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Mister Important Design using 3ds Max and V-Ray.
3d model of a Restoration Hardware light fixture modeled, textured, and rendered by Jonathan Kaplan using 3ds Max and V-Ray
This is a still rendering of a particle simulation taken from an animation made with Blender 3d software.
Arch Viz- Exterior 3d Visualization, Beach Club for W Hotels
3d Interior Visualization of an avant garde living room, 3ds Max and V-Ray. Interior conceptual design, 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, rendering, and staging by Jonathan Kaplan.
3d Exterior Enviornment Visualization of a conceptual tower in the center of a small city, 3ds Max and V-Ray. Conceptual design, 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, rendering, and staging by Jonathan Kaplan.
3d illustration of red blood cells floating in blood vessels. Concept, 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan.
3d Interior Visualization, Mixed Use Space. All 3d modeling, lighting, texturing, and rendering executed by Jonathan Kaplan. Project done while working with Mister Important Design using 3ds Max and V-Ray.
3d product visualization of a gaming system based on the Raspberry Pi. All 3d work (modeling, lighting, rendering, animation) executed by Jonathan Kaplan.
Retail Design Blue Sheets- Tags Evolution Storefront Design Specifications
3d Illustration of hearts flowing out of a pill capsule, created in 3ds Max for Extensoft
3d illustration of purple mushrooms made in Blender and rendered with Eevee (based on tutorial by Ryan King)
3d Pool Deck Rendering for Luxury Residential High Rise Development
3d text and liquid simulations made in Autodesk Maya by Jonathan Kaplan
3d illustration, little big planet style forest, made with 3ds Max and Vue
80's Style retro conceptual advertisement highlighting the Macintosh at its release, created in Adobe Illustrator by Jonathan Kaplan
Product (furniture) 3d environment for product visualization and ecommerce presentation, made in Blender by Jonathan Kaplan for Outward inc. (Williams Sonoma)
Conceptual lobby visualization for Resorts World Las Vegas, created in 3ds Max and V-Ray by Jonathan Kaplan for Steelman Partners.
3d Custom Table Design, 3ds Max, for Mister Important Design
3d visualization of a bathroom for a beach house in Newport, CA. Created in 3ds Max and V-Ray by Jonathan Kaplan.
3ds Max and V-Ray, 3d Visualization of a hotel lobby concept for Resorts World Las Vegas by Steelman Partners.
Projects
Expertise

Software Tools

Specialization in the following commonly-used art, design, film, and animation programs, as well as experience with additional platforms not listed.

Expertise
Experience

Resume

Resume of employment experiences and skills. Interested in working together? Please contact me below.

Experience
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jonathan.kaplan408@gmail.com

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