WE ARE NUEN STUDIO

A high-end concept art and design house that bridges raw imagination with architectural precision to build the next generation of entertainment.

Brought together by Art Director Gia Nguyen and associates, NUEN was founded in Stockholm, Sweden in 2020 and is now based in the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We specialize in environment concept art, functional architecture, and cinematic world-building for global games and films.

Inspiration drives us. Precision defines us. Our studio is dedicated to delivering AAA-quality visuals, pushing the boundaries of what immersive storytelling can be. No matter the scale, we transform ambitious ideas into industry-leading realities.

A young man with short dark hair, glasses, and a slight smile, sitting at a table in an indoor setting. He is wearing a black T-shirt with a small logo on the chest, a watch on his left wrist, and has tattoos on his left forearm. The background features plain walls and a modern office chair.
A young man with short dark hair, glasses, and a slight smile, sitting at a table in an indoor setting. He is wearing a black T-shirt with a small logo on the chest, a watch on his left wrist, and has tattoos on his left forearm. The background features plain walls and a modern office chair.

Gia Nguyen — Founder & Studio Art Director

Gia Nguyen is a veteran concept artist who has spent 15 years defining the look of blockbuster entertainment.

Since 2020 he leads the studio’s global creative collective of artists and designers, transforming ambitious concepts into production-ready visual realities. From crafting the spaceships of Star Trek: Prodigy and the historical worlds of Indiana Jones, to cinematic concept art for Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Gia’s extensive industry track record serves as the cornerstone of NUEN STUDIO.

WHO WE WORK BEST WITH

  • You see external art partners as an extension of your team, not just a vendor executing a brief. We work directly under your art direction, the same way we've worked under MachineGames and NetEase: you lead the vision, we execute it with production-level care.

  • You value a studio that understands production, not just illustration, someone who can hand you a 3D block-out, not only a flat concept file. Most vendors stop at a Photoshop file. We build in 3D from the start, so what you receive is closer to something your team can actually use, not just look at.

  • You're running a mid-size or growing AAA studio, and scaling your art pipeline for a season, not permanently. Our studio network model exists exactly for this: you get the right artists for the scope you need right now, without carrying a fixed in-house cost after the project wraps.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS TALK ABOUT US

  • Indiana Jones concept art

    Testimonials from MachineGames team

    "NUEN STUDIO’s concept art consistently exceeded expectations — visually stunning, narratively rich, and incredibly helpful across all departments. From strong initial sketches to final killer images, their work came out perfectly wonderful.
    As one Senior Level Designer put it: ‘I just wanted to thank whoever did it and say it was awesome.’ NUEN STUDIO’s art didn’t just support our production — it elevated it."

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  • A futuristic indoor scene with large humanoid robots in a factory or workshop setting, with multiple levels and industrial equipment, illuminated by overhead lights and fog.

    Maja Karlsson / Production Manager at Bond Street Film

    "Nuen did an outstanding job with our production, his attention to detail is great. Fast work, great communication at all times and just excellent artworks.

    I really hope we get to work together again, so it's safe to say I strongly recommend Nuen for any production that requires artwork."

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  • A futuristic cityscape at night with neon lights, a large geodesic sphere, tall skyscraper, and planets visible in the starry sky.

    Quy Tran / CEO at Uptivistic Games

    "Working with NUEN design studio was a game-changer for us. Their expertise in metaverse game design is unparalleled. They delivered stunning, immersive environments efficiently and quickly, keeping the communication transparent throughout the process.
    Their provision of workable files made the production seamless. They’re not just designers, they’re visionaries in their field. Highly recommend their services."

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  • Night scene of a rainy city street illuminated by neon signs advertising a hotel, bar, nightclub, and food establishments. The street appears wet with reflections and has various signs in different languages and colors.

    Jason Jensen / Senior Creative Director at Mob Scene

    "I worked with Nuen on a few of the "Alita Battle Angel" Motion Comics included as special features on the Blu-ray. I found his work to be incredible, and his turn arounds were quick. The level of polish and detail on the artworks really elevated the final pieces."

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  • A dark, high-tech industrial room with numerous cables hanging from the ceiling, illuminated by various neon and LED lights, with a DJ setup and a person operating equipment.

    Lovè Gunnarson / Art director at Toadman Interactive

    "Working with Gia and NUEN STUDIO was an awesome experience! It is great to see environments come together from your own 3d level block out you sent to receive back an amazing concept or even everything in a 3d scene concept too! It shows that Nuen has an amazing talent for understanding the ideas and execute it perfectly!
    The feedback process went smoothly and he stayed reliable to 100%. It was a great experience working with him!"

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  • A futuristic cityscape during sunset with tall skyscrapers, flying vehicles, and advanced structures.

    Nguyen Anh Viet / Founder at Cyclo VFX

    “I worked with Gia at Cyclo VFX in 2017 when he joined as our VFX Art Director. It was a short stretch, but Gia's talent and work ethic left a strong impression, sharp eye, fast learner, and genuinely dedicated to the craft.

    Seeing him go on to found Nuen Studio and build it into an AAA concept art studio doesn't surprise me at all, that same drive was already there. Happy to recommend Gia to anyone looking for a true creative partner.”

    About Cyclo VFX
A fantasy illustration of a regal, icy-blue armored figure with a staff and a large hammer, surrounded by mystical, otherworldly characters, with the title 'ARKHEON' at the bottom.
A colorful digital illustration of Marvel superheroes and villains fighting in an intense battle, with the 'Marvel Rivals' logo at the bottom.
Illustrated poster for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle featuring Indiana Jones holding a whip, along with other characters, pyramids, a river, and airplane in a golden-yellow background.
Promotional poster for Star Trek: Prodigy featuring five animated characters, a spaceship, a robotic figure, and a space background with a planet and stars, with text indicating the premiere date of July 1 on Netflix.
Poster for the movie 'Alita: Battle Angel' featuring the main character, Alita, with a cybernetic arm, standing confidently with a futuristic cityscape in the background. Other characters and scenes from the film are also visible in the background.
A giant Godzilla emerging from the ocean with a beam of light coming from its mouth, surrounded by airplanes and military ships, for the movie poster of "Godzilla: King of the Monsters."
Promotional poster for BattleTech Heavy Metal, featuring a large battle mecha robot in a war-torn landscape with explosions and smoke.
A promotional artwork for the video game 'Evil Evil' featuring a fierce female ninja with vampire-like fangs, wielding a katana and surrounded by an apocalyptic battlefield with explosions, fire, and other soldiers fighting.
A young man in a red jacket holding a weapon in a dramatic scene with sparks and smoke, with red geometric shapes overlayed and a "Coming Soon" text on the bottom.

Since 2018, NUEN STUDIO has been contributing to internationally acclaimed franchises. Here is a selection of the awards we have contribute our work to:

Award Winning contributionS

INDIANA JONES & THE GREAT CIRCLE
DICE Award: Outstanding Achievement

MARVEL RIVALS
NYX Gold Award: Game Design - Brand Identity

STAR TREK: PRODIGY
EMMY Award: Production Design

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and send us an email about your project.

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  • NUEN STUDIO is a high-end visual development house specializing in Environment Concept Art, Architectural & Prop Design, Vehicle Design, and Cinematic World-Building for AAA games, films, and next-generation virtual spaces.

  • Initiating a project with us is straightforward and streamlined. Here is how our onboarding pipeline works:

    1. Initial Contact: Reach out by submitting the contact form on our website or emailing us directly at project@nuenstudio.com with a brief overview of your project.

    2. Discovery & Alignment: Our team will get in touch to schedule a brief introductory call or respond via email. During this phase, we dive deep into your project's creative requirements, timeline, budget, and overall production scale.

    3. Quotation & Proposal: Once we align on the scope, we will provide a detailed quotation and project proposal tailored to your specific needs.

    4. Team Assembly & Kickoff: Upon approval, we hand-pick and assemble a dedicated team of elite specialists from our network specifically chosen to match the artistic style and technical demands of your IP.

  • We operate as a dynamic studio network led by veteran Art Director Gia Nguyen. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, we hand-pick and assemble a dedicated team of elite, project-tailored specialists chosen specifically to match the unique artistic style, scale, and technical requirements of your IP.

    This agile structure allows us to seamlessly scale up or down depending on your production timeline, ensuring you get studio-grade, hyper-focused expertise without the overhead or friction of traditional large-scale studios.

  • Our pipeline is built to be a seamless, plug-and-play extension of your internal development team. We guide assets through a rigorous creative process, moving from initial 2D ideation and rough sketches to high-fidelity mood concepts and final 3D model block-outs.

    By delivering finalized 3D block-outs alongside our 2D concept art, we ensure all designs are mechanically sound and spatially accurate. This allows your internal layout, modeling, and gameplay teams to immediately test assets in-engine, drastically accelerating your downstream production pipeline.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.