DESTA: THE MEMORIES BETWEEN
Art direction ⏾ Concept ART ⏾ character design
A tactical strategy game set in the surreal dreamscapes of our hero Desta. This was the last project I art directed at Ustwo Games and I wanted to have a truly ethereal and otherworldly feel. From the pastel colour palettes to mind bending iconography, the game is a blend of familiar english settings but with a surrealistic twist.
Dreamlike worlds
Dream resolved
I designed the cast and environments to dovetail and create a sense that you're hanging out with a diverse group of relatable friends. Having floating "boards" lent itself well to both the conceit of being in a chunk of dream, while also serving the strategy grid structure of the gameplay.
⏾ Art Direction and Concept Art: Chris Cox ⏾ 3D Art: Holly Pickering, Ian Zell, Jessie van Aelst ⏾ UI: Cedre Pradier ⏾ VFX: Limbheim Studio
