First Floor Layout Study
An early layout sketch exploring the first-floor spatial structure, movement flow, and object placement of the scene.
- Stage
- Concept Sketch
- Tools
- Photoshop
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NIO
Narrative Horror Environment
NIO is a narrative horror environment project centered on a ruined church space. The project focuses on spatial flow, ritual symbols, lighting hierarchy, and environmental storytelling from early layout sketches to final mood exploration.
- Project Type
- Environment Concept
- Stage
- Concept Design
- Tools
- Photoshop / Blender
- Date
- 2025
Design Process
Second Floor Layout Study
An early layout sketch exploring the second-floor spatial arrangement, ritual area, movement flow, and key object placement.
- Stage
- Concept Sketch
- Tools
- Photoshop
Story Door Design
A key asset design for the main story door, used to define an important progression point and reinforce the visual language of the cult space.
- Stage
- Key Asset Design
- Tools
- Photoshop
Hanging Cult Token Design
A key asset study for the hanging cult token on the first floor, exploring silhouette, symbolic detail, and its role as a narrative clue in the scene.
- Stage
- Key Asset Design
- Tools
- Photoshop
Sacrificial Figure Focal Point
A design study for the sacrificed figure on the second floor, exploring pose, silhouette, and how the body functions as a major visual focus in the ritual space.
- Stage
- Key Visual Asset Design
- Tools
- Photoshop
Second Floor Altar Design
An interactive altar prop design for the second floor, focused on ritual structure, readable interaction points, and decorative details.
- Stage
- Interactive Prop Design
- Tools
- Photoshop
Enemy Concept Design 01
An enemy concept exploring body shape, clothing, and cult-related details, with a focus on silhouette and hostile presence.
- Stage
- Character Concept Design
- Tools
- Photoshop
Enemy Concept Design 02
An enemy variation exploring costume proportions, staff design, and character identity for the cult faction.
- Stage
- Character Concept Design
- Tools
- Photoshop
Lighting Studies
First Floor Concept Image
An early concept image for the first floor, used to test atmosphere, composition, lighting direction, and the overall mood of the space.
- Stage
- Environment Concept
- Tools
- Photoshop
Story Door Concept Image
A concept image focused on the first-floor story door, exploring its lighting, surrounding atmosphere, and narrative importance within the scene.
- Stage
- Environment Concept
- Tools
- Photoshop
Second Floor Lighting Study 01
A lighting study for the second-floor ritual area, testing focal hierarchy, contrast, and how light guides attention toward the main scene element.
- Stage
- Lighting Study
- Tools
- Photoshop
Second Floor Lighting Study 02
A lighting exploration testing a wider composition, shadow distribution, and the readability of the player's visual path through the second-floor space.
- Stage
- Lighting Study
- Tools
- Photoshop
Second Floor Lighting Study 03
A lighting study exploring the final mood direction for the second floor, balancing darkness, backlight, and ritual atmosphere.
- Stage
- Lighting Study
- Tools
- Photoshop