Concept
My final project is the computer game «The Hush.» The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world where civilization has fragmented into three factions following a global catastrophe. The first are the technocrats, members of the privileged class who have constructed a perfect city under a dome. The second are the heliofobes, who are forced to live and work underground, sustaining the surface dwellers. The third are the theonomes, a religious community that opposes the established world order.
The Theonomists reject technological progress, viewing it as the cause of the catastrophe that changed the world. They believe in the divine structure of the universe and strive to restore humanity’s lost connection with nature. For our team, 3D printing is an opportunity to move beyond the digital format and translate part of the game’s environment into real, physical objects. We plan to experiment with character design—their costumes, color palettes, and poses. Eventually, we would like to prepare the models for 3D printing, fabricate the first prototypes, and evaluate the prospects for mass production.
I am designing a character figure—a theonome, a representative of a religious faction. After the catastrophe, the sun outside the dome became deadly. Its rays cause severe burns, so people were forced to completely conceal their bodies under clothing. This directly influenced the appearance of the theonomes and formed the basis of their visual identity.
This faction is characterized by layered clothing: long cloaks, shawls, scarves, and fabric headbands. The character’s face is almost entirely concealed by a hood and mask, which emphasizes their isolation, wariness, and hostility toward the outside world. The costume predominantly features muted sandy, beige, and dark brown colors, which help convey a connection to the desert environment and harsh living conditions.
Worn fabrics, ragged edges, and coarse textures—the results of life in the harsh desert environment. Through the design of this character, I intend to convey his affiliation with a specific social group and showcase the worldview of the Theonoms: their rejection of technologicalism, asceticism, and religiosity.
The foundation of the collection will be a single base model—the Theonoma—presented in three variations that differ in color scheme and character function.
The first is a desert wanderer who investigates abandoned territories and seeks resources. The second is an experienced traveler specializing in survival in harsh desert conditions. The third is a warrior who protects settlements and caravans from external threats.
Light beige evokes sand and allows the character to blend with the environment. The black-gold palette emphasizes the traveler’s experience and high status, while red symbolizes danger, strength, and the warrior’s combat specialization.
20 × 12,5 × 12.5The 3D model is a solid object without separate removable or disassembled components.
