STUDIO: Blizzard Entertainment | Overwatch
ROLE: Packaging Concept and Design
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In honor of Ramattra, the leader of Null Sector, a group fighting for the liberation of the omnic people. This bust was created to celebrate the brilliant battle commander of the Overwatch franchise. This premium collectible stands at 10 inches tall, made of polyresin and hand painted.
Deco foil, spot UV and a satin aqueous coating were applied to the packaging design for a premium presentation.
Team acknowledgements:
Ramattra Bust Sculpt: Justin McMillan, Qiu Fang, Kyongho Hong, and Matt Taylor
Ramattra Bust Paint: Mireya Romo-Bowen
STUDIO: Blizzard Entertainment | Overwatch
ROLE: Packaging Concept and Design
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“Justice will be done!” – Reinhardt Wilhelm
This ultra-premium statue of the beloved and Overwatch icon Reinhardt Wilhelm stands more than 2 feet tall and weighs 22 pounds. Iconic symbols and graphics were used throughout to showcase the almighty Reinhardt. Deco foil, spot UV and a satin aqueous coating were applied to the packaging design for a premium presentation.
Team acknowledgements:
Reinhardt Sculpt: Justin McMillan, Daniel Klug, Kyle Rau, Joao Sapiro, Matt Taylor, Blizzard Cinematics (base)
Reinhardt Paint: Mireya Romo-Bowen
STUDIO: Blizzard Entertainment | Story & Franchise Development
ROLE: Concept | Design
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Poster concept showcasing one of the core tenets of Blizzard Entertainment’s Story and Franchise Department. Inspired by the Overwatch: The Last Bastion animated short film.
STUDIO: Blizzard Entertainment | Diablo
ROLE: Concept | Packaging Design
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Made with exquisite attention to detail, the Hell Key showcases intricate engravings and a sinister aesthetic. This Diablo collectible is a reminder of epic battles fought against the forces of evil in the Diablo franchise.
I worked closely with the Diablo Team and utilized in-game models and reference material to ensure accuracy and premium quality as we brought the Hell Key to life. Custom Diablo IV graphics were applied to the packaging to carry on the aesthetic Diablo is known for. A full set of printing techniques were used including spot UV, deco foil and custom die-cutting for a premium presentation.
This limited edition Hell Key premiered at San Diego Comic-Con 2023 and proved to be a fan favorite as it sold out on day 1 of the 5-day convention.
STUDIO: Blizzard Entertainment | Overwatch
ROLE: Creative Development | Art Direction
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Worked alongside the Overwatch and Goodsmile teams to create a cute chibi-styled version of the beloved Overwatch 2 hero, Kiriko. Swappable face options, Kunai and Kitsune and accessories were also created to make it easy for fans to create various poses and looks.
STUDIO: Blizzard Entertainment | Overwatch
ROLE: Creative Development | Art Direction
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Working alongside the Overwatch and Funko teams, we produced a line of fully poseable vinyl action figures based on some of the most beloved heroes of the Overwatch franchise. Each hero came with alternate head, hand, and weapons attachments. Nine interchangeable pieces were included. Each vinyl figure is approximately 3.75-inches tall.
STUDIO: Blizzard Entertainment | Overwatch
ROLE: Creative Development | Art Direction
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A collaborative campaign with the Funko team to bring to life many of the Blizzard franchise heroes including Overwatch, World of Warcraft and Diablo.
A variety of materials and printing techniques were used in order to give the heroes the most optimal transition from their in-game appearance to their POP! form including metallic inks, glow-in-the-dark inks and translucent materials.
STUDIO: Blizzard Entertainment | Overwatch
ROLE: Design and Development
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Hero-inspired headsets designed for Winston, Tracer, Reaper and Soldier: 76. Headsets were designed with Razer and used in conjunction with Taco Bell for the Overwatch game launch promotional program.
STUDIO: Blizzard Entertainment | Consumer Products Group
ROLE: Concept | Packaging System Strategy | Design | Copywriting
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The Blizzard Gear Store produces a large variety of merch for the community ranging from apparel, accessories, home goods and collectible statues. Given the wide mix of product orders, we designed a system of shipping boxes and envelopes that would safely deliver our orders worldwide.
Each year we would refresh the look and feel of the graphics that wrapped around our packaging system. Often times our designs for the year would coincide with a franchise’s game launch or other key beat that year. The original design system included custom Blizzard tissue wrap and a free pack of Blizzard franchise stickers. These served as a fun accent for the fan when receiving their loot.
STUDIO: Blizzard Entertainment | World of Warcraft
ROLE: Concept | Creative Development
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To celebrate the 15th Anniversary of World of Warcraft, Darkstar Skateboards and World of Warcraft joined forces to honor some of the franchise’s most beloved heroes and raid encounters. Iconic imagery, design elements and vibrant color palettes were incorporated into these limited edition skateboard decks.
STUDIO: Blizzard Entertainment | World of Warcraft
ROLE: Concept | Card Design | Packaging Design
STUDIO: Blizzard Entertainment | World of Warcraft
ROLE: Concept | Product Design | Packaging Design
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In celebration of the launch of World of Warcraft: Shadowlands expansion comes this exclusive oversized gaming desk mat. This design features the Shadowlands key art sublimated on a thick 100% polyester base. All edges were embroidered for a finished and premium look.
STUDIO: Blizzard Entertainment | World of Warcraft
ROLE: Packaging Concept and Design
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A tribute to the ruler and lord of the Scourge, the Lich King was masterfully recreated in this intricate sculpture. Every fine detail of Arthus Menethil as the Dark Lord of the Damned was captured in this exquisite piece of art, from his armor to his Frostmourne sword to the Scourge army he stands on. His cold piercing eyes can even be seen through the Helm of Domination.
This Lich King statue measure 26" tall, 17.3" wide and 24.25" deep with his sword extended.
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Team Acknowledgments:
Sculpt: Brian Fay, Ehren Bienert and Chung Kan
Paint: Mireya Romo-Bowen and Lewis Villamar.
STUDIO: Blizzard Entertainment | BlizzCon
ROLE: Concept, layout and design
STUDIO: Cryptozoic Entertainment | World of Warcraft
ROLE: Concept | Card Design | Iconography | Packaging Campaign Design | Promotional Material | Book Interior Layout System | Art Direction
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A collaborative team effort to create a variety of support material for the World of Warcraft Trading Card game. Some products include: card designs, iconography, packaging, posters, tradeshow booth graphics, web support and a 288-page art book.
Team acknowledgements:
Original WoW TCG Graphic Design System: Michele Mejia
The Art of the Trading Card Game Book Jacket Design: David Lomeli
STUDIO: The Upper Deck Company
ROLE: Concept | Design
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One of the highest tiers of Upper Deck’s collectible sports trading cards, Exquisite Collection Basketball. Known for its limited quantities, rare memorabilia and high-end printing techniques. As per usual, unique card designs showcase the top basketball players of the past, present and future.
STUDIO: The Upper Deck Company
ROLE: Concept | Design | Production
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This ultra limited premium collectible celebrates three of greatest athletes of the NBA: Larry Bird, Michael Jordan and Earvin “Magic” Johnson. glass collectible
The design features moving words by their peers during their respective Hall of Fame induction ceremonies; Magic Johnson on Larry Bird, Larry Bird on Michael Jordan and Michael Jordan on Magic Johnson.
This collectible measures at 48-inches wide by 18-inches tall and is made entirely of multiple panels of glass. Fine four-color printing is used for all imagery and typography. Lastly, each piece is hard signed by each of the athletes.
This collectible was designed with the high-end collector in mind to round out their collection.
STUDIO: The Upper Deck Company
ROLE: Concept | Design | Production
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“Perfecting the Craft” is a picturesque image of Tiger Woods holding the finish after hitting his fairway wood tee shot at Torrey Pines Golf Course. The colors of the Pacific Ocean sunset can be seen in the sky and clouds behind Tiger Woods. While “Perfecting the Craft” is a silhouette of the golf great, this could be any golfer working on their game.
Custom framed print measures 11" x 26" in size and has been hand-signed in black felt-tip pen by Tiger Woods. The print is a limited edition and has been hand-numbered limited edition of 50.
The lot and autograph includes an official Upper Deck Authenticated (UDA) hologram and matching COA for authenticity purposes.
STUDIO: The Upper Deck Company
ROLE: Concept | Design | Production
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The American football phenom Marcus Mariota left the University of Oregon in 2014 with three bowl game victories and numerous school and Pac-12 records including the Heisman Trophy among others. After declaring for the 2015 NFL draft, Mariota was selected second overall by the Tennessee Titans.
To commemorate his entry into the National Football League, a limited edition print was created for Mariota. This limited edition print of 28 was hand signed by Mariota in silver paint pen. His signature is deemed authentic by virtue of Upper Deck Authenticated's Five Step Process.
STUDIO: The Upper Deck Company
ROLE: Concept | Design
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Hard-signed framed giclée celebrating “The Great One” Wayne Gretzky.