Pedro Ragazzi is a 3D Artist with over six years of experience in the Animation Industry. Specializing in storytelling through Character Design, Pedro has studied the craft since 2012.

He is currently undergoing a paid mentorship with the Art Director Mike Altman from Pixar Animation with a focus on character design & modeling, mentoring in grooming for animated characters with Lead Artist Chris Bolwyn, and the Story Xperiential mentorship program within Pixar's Story Development Team.

Past clients include Nickelodeon, Reel FX, Cartoon Network, Young & Rubicon, Framestore, The Olympic Committee & others.

Once one of the founders of the League of Concept Art and Design in his Alma Mater, the Federal University of Minas Gerais where he graduated in Design, Pedro maintains a strong passion for both learning and teaching. He is also a Postgraduate in Marketing and advertisement at the Catholic University of PUC Minas, while also attending many specialization courses and congresses around the world.

Pedro is an extrovert with enthusiasm for design, deep dialogues, and pets.

Artist's Statement:
I Believe every Design is a Story being told.
A tale that must not only delight and impact its audience but also achieve measurable business goals.
As a Designer, I help companies communicate their values through their products and services, effectively creating a lasting bond with their audience. Character Development involves much more than the creation of an appealing design. Every detail- from the shoes on their feet to a freckle on their cheek- tells their story. That character's past, their present, and their hopes for the future are in their design. Whenever I create a character, those hopes are mine too.