This project was completed in April and May of 2024, during my freshman year of college. I include this piece because it shows both some of my personal style and the growth of my design techniques over the years. The purpose of the project was to create a form of currency from a fantasy world. I decided to create currency for the “How to Train Your Dragon” universe from the trilogy of movies.
Process
The first part of this process was to create a style board that includes a color palette, typography, the time period, inspiration of styles, and logistical information that makes for both currency and the universe.
Secondly, I mapped out what the characters or locations would look like in different styles. The first image is in a Retro/ Vintage style of the Isle of Berk (location of movies) with Toothless (main character dragon). The center image is the main character, Hiccup, in a minimalist style. Finally, the last image is Toothless shown in an Art Nouveau style.
Final Work
Mock Up
Bonus Portion
As an extra item to this project, I designed a layout of a coin that would be used in this fantasy universe. It is in a grayscale because the design is in preparation to be turned into a metal coin.
