STORY OF A DON
Here are my creations at 15 to my latest work at 25, this is the journey that shaped me—told through miscellaneous projects and videos that defined my evolution
2015
The Self-Taught Visionary
My creative journey truly began in 2014, rooted in the Call of Duty trickshotting scene. Back then, I wanted to join teams like FaZe Clan, but no one was willing to edit my videos. So, like anything else I was passionate about, I taught myself. That’s when I fell in love with editing.
By 2015, I had developed my own style, heavily inspired by the underground SoundCloud music scene. Believe it or not, some Call of Duty clans felt just as underground—raw, niche, and full of untapped creativity. While FaZe was the biggest name, I was drawn to smaller teams with a unique aesthetic and editing approach that carried a standout style. This video from 2015 represents a year of growth, experimentation, and finding my creative identity.
2016
The Turning Point
By 2016, during my junior year of high school, my time in the Call of Duty scene was coming to an end. I had found friends with similar music tastes, which led me to start learning music production. As my focus shifted, I began editing less and less.
However, this edit from that time stands out because it marked the moment I had fully refined my style. I’ve always had a sense for being early on trends, and back then, this approach to editing wasn’t nearly as popular as it is today—almost a decade later. That distinct style and self-belief would go on to influence every other creative field I stepped into.
Also this edit torched my moms laptop that I was using to edit at the time so it forced me to quit until I got a job to buy a pc lol
2017
The Infamous Era
One of my biggest inspirations growing up was A$AP Mob. I always wanted to start a collective with my friends—we were deep into fashion and underground culture before it became just another side effect of being chronically online. We were bumping Lucki back when he still had ECK$ in his name and were rocking Supreme like it was a uniform.
By 2017, I had no intention of going to college after high school. My goal was to build the next A$AP Mob with my friends. One of my creative pursuits at the time was making VHS tapes inspired by the AWGE DVDs, capturing our world through that raw, unfiltered lens. We even had a name for our group: Infamous.
2018-2019
The Pivot
I group 2018 and 2019 together because this was the period when I started branching off from my friends for a lot of personal reasons. It was a time of transition—where I turned to freelancing and truly began using the internet as a tool to get my work out there.
It was also around this time that I started going by Don Voitier. The name was inspired by my love for mob and gangster films like Goodfellas and Scarface—Don representing that powerful, visionary presence, combined with my last name, Voitier, to make it my own.
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Also during this time, I stepped into new experiences, learned through trial and error, and landed my first big projects. I worked on multiple music videos for Pi’erre Bourne, created artwork for Def Jam, and even dipped into fashion, collaborating with Cutthroat LA by Joey Fatts. These years laid the foundation for my career in the industry, proving that I could navigate and thrive in different creative spaces.
I traveled and experienced a lot during these years—things most people typically do in their 20s. By 18, I was stacking up accolades, gaining experience, and securing placements. Everything felt eye-opening and refreshing.
To be transparent, this is also when I realized that my location was holding me back. While kids in LA, ATL, or NYC could network face-to-face and make connections easily, everything I did had to be through FaceTime calls and text messages. It made me realize I had to push even harder to make things happen.
2020
The Blueprint
The video/era most people know me for—the one that set the tone for my tastemaking abilities, and instinct for being ahead of trends—is Whole Lotta Red PS2.
Back in 2020, most editors and 3D artists weren’t making nostalgic-based content. It was rare. But once again, I was early in shaping a style that merged everything I was into at the time. With almost no experience in 3D, I created the entire video in After Effects using Element 3D. Despite my limited technical knowledge, I made something that stood out. Carti’s manager even reached out, though we never fully connected.
This project didn’t just go viral—it solidified what set me apart. Creativity and vision can take you further than technical ability alone. That’s what inspires my motto: Create the Impossible. If you have the will, you can bring any idea to life.
2021
The Don Of All Trades
By 2021, I was fully immersed in graphic design. I was juggling multiple creative fields—while designing artwork, I was also building my own clothing brand, something I had been eager to do since working with Cutthroat. That year was filled with experimentation, but it also marked the beginning of a pattern: being overly ambitious and stretching myself too thin.
There’s a common saying: A jack of all trades is a master of none. I don’t fully subscribe to that. I believe you can master multiple skills—but only if you approach them with intention, giving each the time and respect it deserves. At the time, I had mastered editing and graphic design, but I never stopped pushing myself to grow.
By the end of 2021, I was ready to launch my own brand combining all of my skills, Assailant. That venture would also become my first failed business but would later open a new door.
2022
The Brand Architect
Assailant didn’t succeed, but a connection I’d made along the way saw the bigger picture. Payton, the owner of Juvenile Clothing, reached out to collaborate on building the brand. I dove headfirst into helping Payton establish Juvenile Clothing, stepping into the role of creative director. Putting on different hats like designer, editor, etc.
This period became a turning point, refining my understanding of audience preferences, marketing strategies, and identifying both my strengths and weaknesses. It felt like I was balancing every skill I’d accumulated, much like Aang mastering the elements in Avatar: The Last Airbender. This phase also gave me an invaluable, firsthand look at the complexities of business operations and the effort needed to build a cult-like following around a brand.
2023
The Full Circle Moment
By my second year working with Juvenile, I had fully mastered the art of balancing different creative mediums. I had worked with a multitude of big artists and labels. My confidence in my ability to create and build was at an all-time high. I stayed focused on my lane, continuously producing work that felt authentic to my vision.
Around this time, I reunited with Infamous and merged everything I had worked on over the past few years. As my creative journey deepened, everything began to connect and make sense. The things I had always been passionate about found their way into my work—whether it was aesthetics, style, or drawing any inspiration from the world around me. I had become a world builder.
Unknowingly, I had been telling stories through my work all along. This era felt like the closing of one chapter in my life and the opening of another. I had built my identity from the ground up, and it seemed like people were finally catching on to what I was doing.
At this point, I was starting to feel like an OG by the age of 23.
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2024
The Studio
In 2024, I began to distance myself from both the music industry and Juvenile. With a chip on my shoulder, I felt like I still had something to prove—specifically, mastering everything I set my mind to. I wanted to take the skills I had honed in building a cult-like brand and create something bigger than just fashion or rap. That’s when I started carving out the vision for what would become Don V Studio.
As I took a step back from the design world, I fully immersed myself back into the 3D and editing realms. Now equipped with strong storytelling abilities, I began creating the Opium game. Though it was eventually scrapped, it opened up a new world of possibilities and a fresh creative lane. As a trendsetter, I approached debuting my work in ways others weren’t—drawing inspiration from the YouTuber 12th Hour, who I had followed since my days in the Call of Duty editing community nearly a decade ago. This marked the beginning of a new journey.
2025
The Renaissance Man
Now, in 2025, I am fully dedicated to building Don V Studio. I’m excited for what lies ahead as I continue to grow this brand through game concepts, merchandise, and collaborations. Everything I’ve learned so far has shaped my journey, and it’s clear that I’ve become someone who adapts, evolves, and creates across various fields.
As I reflect on the past decade, I see how my journey has been a constant pursuit of mastery, self-discovery, and innovation. Live, Create, Dominate—because that’s the mindset that fuels my ambition.
From 2015 to now, I've laid the groundwork for something much bigger. This is just the beginning, and the best is yet to come.