Updated portfolio: Includes Deux Ex HR props design

Blaak · December 21, 2012, 4:37am

Johnathan:

Blaak:

Deus Ex is what is called “mechanical design” where parting lines are slightly exaggerated. We add more parting lines to give the effect that there’s more parts to the object. It would be an engineering’s nightmare to try to produce those objects! We also base on current objects or prototypes to design our props. We avoid doing to much “inventions” because the game is NOT Sci-fi, it’s near future.

I can imagine that most objects would be exaggerated compared to real life so they would look good on screen, so adding more complexity for visual impact would make sense. The fact that it was grounded in modern technology made it feel that much more real.

It’s kind of interesting that focusing on prop design is a bit more limiting than environment or character design, but it’s not over saturated like either of those are. Sounds like you worked yourself a fun little niche. Keep up the good work. By the way, was that you on all the various wanted posters scattered throughout the game?

LOL! Yup, I managed to put my face in the game! Immortalized myself to show to my grand kids one day!

Environment concept artist focus on overall look and feel. When there are objects that are not clear to be modelized by the 3D modelers, I come into play. I zoom into the environment and design the details (props). Also, there are game play objects that needs design attention. Weapons is always a fun prop to design. I guess I do have a small niche.

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