Draft:XO3D

= XO3D = XO3D is a British 3D creative consultancy specializing in 3D animation and visual effects (VFX) for product-based tech brands, offering a broad spectrum of services including interactive 3D content for XR, AR, and VR platforms, product rendering, furniture rendering, jewellery rendering, interior rendering, and architectural visualisation.

Based on the collaborative vision of co-founders Thomas Michael Howcroft and Alexander Jacob Mann since its inception on March 12, 2019, XO3D has rapidly grown into a reputable entity within the industry. The company, headquartered in the United Kingdom, has garnered recognition for its innovative approach, notably featured on the BBC's "The Apprentice UK" and through its participation in prominent industry events such as Keyshot World in London.

Their client base includes global brands such as Ferrari and Burberry (in partnership with KCD), Sony (in partnership with Imagenova), D’Addario, Glen Dimplex, and many more.

History
The inception of XO3D traces back to 2019, when Thomas Michael Howcroft and Alexander Jacob Mann, two closely connected frenemies, embarked on a side-project. Initially intended to bolster their portfolios for job applications, their collaboration unexpectedly evolved into a business venture, and officially registered the company on March 12, 2019. The idea for XO3D was conceived over a glass of Hennessy XO, marking the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey.

Awards and Recognition
XO3D has experienced significant growth since its beginning, expanding to a team of 10. This team includes five 3D artists, among them the directors themselves, four members focused on creative marketing and website development, and one business development manager.

Alex Mann has gained recognition within the industry, serving as a guest speaker at Virtual KeyShot World 2022 and KeyShot World London 2023, events hosted by INNEO Solutions. Furthermore, XO3D's 3D expertise was featured on the BBC's "The Apprentice UK," during Season 16, Episode 7 titled 'Pods,' which aired on February 23, 2022.

XO3D has produced 3D animations for innovative tech brands’ exhibition at the prestigious CES events in January 2023 and January 2024. In 2023, their work for Noesis Florio by Noesis Robotics in partnership with BPL Marketing was hailed as Best of CES 2023 by New York Times and Best Home Gear 2023 by Apple Insider, with the help of the product animations and 3D marketing assets XO3D created for them.

Services Offered
XO3D offers a wide range of services tailored to enhancing brand visibility and engagement through 3D visualizations. These services include:


 * Product Animation and Visual Effects (VFX): Specializing in creating dynamic and engaging visuals for product-based brands.
 * Interactive 3D Content: Developing immersive experiences for XR (Extended Reality), AR (Augmented Reality), and VR (Virtual Reality) platforms.
 * Product Rendering: Crafting detailed and realistic 3D representations of products.
 * Furniture Rendering: Providing high-quality visualizations of furniture designs.
 * Jewellery Rendering: Producing intricate and detailed renders of jewellery pieces.
 * Interior and Exterior Architecture Rendering: Creating lifelike visualizations of architectural projects, both interior and exterior.

Software

 * Keyshot
 * 3DS Max
 * Cinema 4D
 * Solidworks
 * Adobe Creative Suite


 * Adobe After Effects
 * Adobe Premiere Pro
 * Adobe Photoshop
 * Adobe Illustrator