FEW WORDS ABOUT THE BRIEF For the new designer entering the world of graphics a powerful way of demonstrating individuality, creativity and ability is through self-initiated work. Create a fictional video game with its promotional material. This includes: Characters Game Interface Game Box Posters Other Promotional Material
DESIGN PROCESS
When starting a new design project, there are steps of the graphic design process to follow that will help you to achieve the best results.
RESEARCH
DESIGN
Rather than jump right into a graphics software program to try to create a final version, you can save yourself time and energy by first researching the topic, finalizing your content, starting with simple sketches and getting several rounds of approval on designs.
CREATE
HAPPY TEACHERS
HARNESS YOUR CREATIVITY
RESEARCH
Video Games
a game played by electronically manipulating images produced by a computer program on a monitor or other display.
Designing Games The Idea = The Story
Storyboard = Outline
Attention to Details
Re-evaluate the Concept
When developing an idea you need to brainstorm on what will be the goals of the game, what the players will do, how will it be done and other details that make part of the game’s full experience. Brainstorming is made easier by looking at other games, movies, videos, real life games, dreams and even nightmares.
Storyboarding for a video game isn’t very different to storyboarding for any other graphic project. This is necessary to get the general flow of the game on paper. Creating a sequence of sketches that show levels, scenes and goals will help the further development of the game.
Thinking of every possible detail will result in a better game. Think of what your characters are capable of, who are their enemies, what kind of weapons do they posses, whether or not this is a multi-player game and make a list paying attention to the characters, rules, goals and laws that make part of the video game.
See if any of the ideas or rules are stupid. Maybe there’s another element to add or edit.
In the end, the universe you create must be coherent to be engaging.
Video Game Covers
Character Design Keep It Simple!
Decide target audience Research other designs Make it distinctive Choose colors carefully Accessories Personality Facial Expressions Goals and Dreams Back Story Flexible Character Feedback From T.A Hone, Plan, Polish Fine Tune
Video Game Characters
Religion & Beliefs
How religion and beliefs will affect character design
History Followers Gods Meaning of life After Life Practices
Characters back story Decide Strength Character Design Rejuvenating Mystery Box Powers Mystery Box Powers
DEVELOPMENT
Video Game 2D
Fighting
Racing
MDA Life
Tekken Mortal Kombat Smite Street Fighter
Mario Kart Diddy Kong Racing Crask Nitro Kart
Platforms
Themes
Research
Nintendo Wii Phone Playstation Xbox
Religious Satirical
Religions Video Games Advertizing
Create a racing game using gods from different sides of the globe. The gods have been sent back to earth to save their followers from Judgment Day.
Brainstorm Names
Different names explored for the title of the game.
God Rush Scurry Gods Driving of the Damned Race for Redemption
God Kart Gods on Wheels Turbo Gods God Derby
Ultimate God Racer Road to Redemption Judgment Day Karting Redemption Road
Logo
Different logos explored for the title of the game.
Logo
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Different logos explored for the title of the game.
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Character Design Sketches for look of the gods
Character Design Sketches for look of the gods
Character Design Sketches for look of the gods
Character Design Sketches for look of the gods
Character Design Sketches for look of the gods
FINAL WORK
ROAD TO REDEMPTION VIDEO GAME COVER
ROAD TO REDEMPTION VIDEO GAME POSTER
ROAD TO REDEMPTION VIDEO GAME COVER POSTER
ROAD TO REDEMPTION VIDEO GAME POSTER
HUITZILOPOCHTLI
ANUBIS
ALLAH
BARONSAMEDI
Alternative names : UITZILOPOCHTLI Location : Aztec Mexico Gender : Male Type: Deity In charge of : War God of : War
Alternative names : ANPU, IMEUT, IENPW, INPU, LENPW, YINEPU Location : Ancient Egypt Gender : Male Type : deity In charge of : Funerals God of : Funerals
Alternative names : ALAHA Area or people : Muslim Location : the Middle-East Gender : Sorry, we don’t know Type : deity In charge of : Everything God of : Supreme, Everything
Alternative names : SAMEDI, BARON-SATURDAY Location : the Caribbean Gender : Male Type : spiritual being In charge of : Death God of : Death
BENTEN
JADEEMPEROR
MONKEY
SHIVA
Alternative names : BENZAI Location : Japan Gender : Female Type : deity In charge of : Good Luck God of : Good Fortune
Pronunciation : Yoo Hoo-arng Alternative names : YU-HUANG, YU-HUANG-SHANGDI, YUHUANG-SHANG-TI, TIAN-GONG Location : China Gender : Male Type : deity In charge of : Everything God of : Supreme, Everything
Pronunciation : Soon Woo Korng Alternative names : SUNWUKONG, SUN-WU-KONG, SUN-WU-K’UNG, SUN-HOU-ZI Location : China Gender : Male Type : deity In charge of : Mayhem God of : Trickster, Mischief
Location : India Gender : Male Type : deity In charge of : Destruction God of : Destruction
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