Doodles to Downloads: A Game Art Podcast

AI is transforming game development at lightening speed. Some call it a revolution, others see it as a threat. So, what does this mean for YOU as a game artist? To answer this, I am joined by Shrungar Dadarkar , Director of Gen AI at Scopely . With a background in concept art and game art direction, he’s seen both sides: the all-manual work and the AI-driven. In this episode, we explore: - Why gam...

Today, we are in for a visual treat, as our guest is Lluis Danti , a highly accomplished animator who has worked on games like Horizon Zero Dawn, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Tearaway, Farm Heroes Super Saga, and more. In this episode, we will learn from Lluis about what a day in the life of a game animator looks like. Some of the topics covered include: - What does the typical workflow look...

How often have you sent your portfolio for a game art job and never heard back? Was your portfolio seen by the hiring manager? Was it something in your portfolio that led to rejection? Or was there something else, for example, the hiring was already completed, or the company cannot provide you with relocation assistance? This episode is all about how hiring works in the game art function. We have...

An Art Director could be a highly skilled artist or even someone immensely loved by their art team. However, if the Art Director is not in sync as a business partner with their Studio Lead, then the alignment fails, eventually leading to repercussions in the entire game development process. In this episode, Mishka Katkoff emphasizes the importance of this alignment and shares various insights from...

No game can be truly great in experience and feel without a functional and appealing UI. If the art and animations in games are equivalent to the contents of a book, then the User Interface is comparable to the typography, layout, and the meaningful presentation of visual materials. Today, we uncover the art and psychology behind Game UI with a very special guest, Gon Vazquez (UI/UX Designer for B...

No two game art directors are carved from the same stone. While they may be united in purpose, each carries a unique essence. That’s because the making of an art director is not a straightforward path; it’s a maze filled with unique choices, challenges, and influences from their distinguished backgrounds. So, how do we define the role of an art director? And how does each art director, with their...

They say, “you never get a second chance to make a first impression,” and when it comes to game visuals, that first impression is often the splash screen . More than just a backdrop for the loading bar, it’s the gateway to the game’s essence, rolling out a virtual red carpet for players and often showcased prominently on the App Store. Today, we dive deep with Matheus Oliveira (Senior Game Artist...

Today, I’m excited to delve into a topic that is both close to my heart and crucial for the long-term health of any creative endeavor— Talent Development within the Game Art Team . In the ever-evolving landscape of game development, developing talent isn’t just an HR objective; it’s an artistic essential. How do Art Directors nurture individual artists? How do they create an environment that not o...

In this episode we're exploring a subject that's both fascinating and foundational: ‘ Art Style Guides in Games ’. What's the magic behind the visual uniformity in great-looking games? How do several artists work together on one project and create a visual experience that looks so cohesive? That magic lies in Art Style Guides! From the shape language to the color scheme, Art Style Guides serve as...

Welcome to the "Doodles to Downloads" podcast! Here, we discuss game art, art direction, and career growth, giving you the tools to level up your game art profession. I am your host Kshiraj Telang, and I invite you to join me, as we explore the artistic heartbeat of the gaming industry, following the exciting journey from the first doodle of a game concept, to its huge success of billion...