All artwork in the “My Art Direction” section of my website was art directed or created by Emmanuel Valdez in collaboration with some of the finest artists in the industry. This section of the website will provide insights into my art direction style and philosophies. The process of developing a vision for the visuals of a videogame involves a ton of exploration, experimentation, and close collaboration with the game design and engineering departments. Goals are established that align all departments, executives, directors, and publisher expectations but ultimately the main goal is to deliver visuals that will immerse, inspire, and entertain our players.
I came up with the idea to have the loadout UI use a diorama to display the vehicle the player chooses to use in the game. There are three vehicle types in the game: street, offroad, and water. The three diorama concepts represent each surface and vehicle type. The goal was to create a fun, static display that captures a snapshot of the vehicle in action, set against a sample of the world beneath.
Concept Designs by Emmanuel Valdez