The goal was to develop the visual language and physical form of a fictional ghost-detection device before moving into fabrication and interactive prototyping.
The team had decided on a Y2K-inspired design.
Inspiration board
Boofinder
Designing a physical device and space for an alternate-control game about interacting with ghosts and setting them up on dates.
Ghost Detection Device - Set and Prop Concept Design
ROLE
Concept Artist
TOOLS
SketchUp, Blender, Procreate
What would a ghost detector feel like?
Built around physical interaction.
Before designing the device, we identified the physical components that could become part of the player's interaction.
01
Screen
Ghost dating profiles
02
4 × Switches
Play and pause / previous / next / rewind
03
VCR Insert Slot
Reads miniature cassette tapes
04
Antenna
Adjustable orientation
05
Power Switch
Starts the game
06
Potentiometer
Switch between options and responses
07
Rotary Dial
Select ghosts to talk to
The Device
Rapid sketches explored different silhouettes, control layouts, proportions, and ways the device could communicate its function.
Used both, 2D drawing and photobashing techniques, to convey designs.
01 / Procreate
Repurposing Old Tech
Our very first idea was to use old tech like vintage TVs and record players.
02 / Procreate
Finding the Form
Once our game design team finalised our list of 7 electronic components, early explorations focused on discovering how the physical components could be arranged for a Y2K-themed ghost detection device.
03 / Photobashing
Exploring Possibilities
One of the storylines we had in mind was that of someone who built this device by themselves with 2000s tech they had with them, so I explored photobashing different tech components to come up with a makeshift ghost detection device.
The Set
Finalised space design:
3 devices:
01 / Procreate
Repurposing Old Tech
Our very first idea was to use old tech like vintage TVs and record players.
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02 / SketchUp
Bringing in new tech
Once we realised our route was fabricating the ghost detection device from scratch, I explored SketchUp and made our first space mockup.
03 / Blender
Setting the Scene
I explored atmospheric lighting and the concept of a séance that is also a date night, with a more polished render using Blender.
The Story
You are a ghosthunter's grand-niece. He wasn't able to find love in his life, so you're helping him with his last wish: finding love atleast in death.
Final concept rendered with Blender, scene touchups done on Procreate.
Alternative Story
The players are girls in a 2000s sleepover, summoning a ghost from their room.
Final concept rendered with Blender, scene touchups done on Procreate.
