The 8.1 Team
So now you know lots about the project, but you have no clue who the team behind the project is? So who are we? That’s a secret I’ll never tell, xoxo. Gossip Girl reference anyone? No just me? Okay down to business.
We’re a team of 5 creatives, not developers, who think the NFT world could use some better projects. This is a whole new world and right now it feels a bit like the Wild West. Rug pulls, FUD, 10k pfp projects with no real utility. Why would you invest your money into projects that won’t last decades? We want to change that and set a new standard.
We’ve spent our entire careers creating concepts, telling stories and making it all tie in together with awesome visuals. So we know what works and we know how to make it better.
Now who are these people behind the project?
Pandaman
A creative strategist with a borderline obsession with NFTs. He’s the one who steers the ship, to realize a vision and deliver ongoing value to the community. Respected by creatives and loved by all, he’s the head and heart of our team. If you’ve got a question — this man will always have time to answer it.
Due Calzini
Thinker, artist, writer, director. There’s not much this man doesn’t do. He’s exhibited work at contemporary art events across Europe, for decades. And launched campaigns for a host of brands — from big broadcasters to tiny charities. Award winning, but humble. He’s the team’s creative compass.
TigerAlias.1 — The storyteller
A conceptual, industry-recognized storyteller. She’s spent 15+ years writing hard-hitting stuff for global brands, and not-for-profit organizations — including those dedicated to the conservation of endangered animals. She’s a relentless creative. But she’s also a mum, who just wants to make her daughter proud.
JimmyKerosene — The artist
An award-winning designer and director with over 20 years’ experience in film, TV, games and commercials. He immerses himself in the characters he creates and enjoys making soundscapes. An animal lover and advocate of human kindness. Fond of fire.
Gradience — the queen
An awesome designer (and reluctant social media queen) — she’s the one who’s made the 8.1 look, and sound, like the 8.1. She’s created award-winning work for large global brands and smaller start-ups. She believes this project has insane potential for all involved, but ultimately wants the community to get more out of this than her. What a human.