Akiva Okumoto Forrester
Computer-science student at NYU Courant and a concept-art-focused illustrator — I write systems code close to the metal and build worlds you can see.
About
- B.A. Computer Science · NYU Courant · expected 2028
- Fluent in Python, Java, C#, C & C++
- Real-time worlds in Unity & Unreal Engine
- Concept art & illustration — Procreate, Photoshop
- Graduated SFJS Japanese School, kindergarten to preschool
- Previously at TRIPP & MightyBot
What's inside this portfolio
- Coding — systems & data-structures labs written in C and Java.
- On screen — Manic Pink, a short film made at NYU Tisch.
- Made by hand — graphite studies, value paintings, acrylics and digital work.
- Storybook — Beneath the Waves, an illustrated story written and painted by Akiva.
- Picnic with the Planets — a short film written, directed and acted in by Akiva (in production).
- Poetry — original poems: "The life we once lived", "Haunt", and "Nap on grass".
- Writing — essays and criticism.
Contact
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