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Nice Touch – Details Matter in Graphic Design and Art

April 13, 2023 by Chris Scaffidi

A bit of whimsy. A reminder of the game’s magic. Little details in graphic design and art can trigger positive feelings and promote thematic immersion.

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Observations about the Presentation of Game Titles on Boxes

March 31, 2023March 13, 2023 by Chris Scaffidi

How do boxes display the game title? Are there any general rules? What does it take to fit in? What would it take to stand out?

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A Sampling of Andrew Bosley’s Game Art

March 31, 2023February 22, 2023 by Chris Scaffidi

I often look at more proficient artists’ work for inspiration. This small sample of Andrew Bosley’s work illustrates some areas where I am learning from him.

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Confirming Commonalities of Art in Awesome Fantasy Games

December 18, 2022December 17, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

I previously identified commonalities in game art that players called awesome. In this post, I test if those generalizations apply to top-ranked fantasy games.

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Commonalities of “Awesome Art” in Tabletop Games

December 7, 2022December 6, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

What do the art pieces in successful games have in common? Let’s compare a sample of top-rated games that have reputedly “awesome art” to find commonalities.

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Designer-Developers CAN do Art and Graphic Design

November 28, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

Most game designers and developers don’t also do art and graphic design. Yet a few special people succeed in mastering multiple areas. They’re an inspiration!

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Great Graphic Designers — Initial Notes on Game Boxes

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

In many fields, apprentices and journeymen study masters. It’s no different in graphic design. Let’s look at some people who do great work for tabletop games.

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Cute and Cozy Creatures Capture an Audience’s Attention

October 25, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

Some games feature cute creatures. Shamelessly cute creatures. Creatures so cute that you have to grab the box when browsing your friendly local game store.

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Gone Beyond Cardboard: Interesting (Excessive?) Packaging

November 22, 2022October 18, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

Packaging makes a game’s first impression. Because most games come in cardboard boxes, more lavish packaging can make an impression. A quick tour of examples…

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The Making of an Amazing Tabletop-Game Box: An Age Contrived

September 5, 2022 by Chris Scaffidi

An Age Contrived illustrates the journey of a tabletop game’s primary box illustration, including some challenges along the way.

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