The project borrows ideas from a map created for the game Fun Party, which was inspired by the delicate beauty of lily of the valley and the mythical spirits of the forest. Representing purity and elegance, the lily of the valley serves as the primary design motif of this project, influencing the color palette of soft greens and whites and shaping the main elements of the environment. The overarching design strives to evoke a holy, otherworldly sense of refuge—a shelter suspended in a mythical realm.
The initial draft and blockout focused on defining the scene's layout and key features:
- Main Floating Island: The central island is adorned with vibrant vegetation and a serene waterbody, guiding the viewer’s eye to the architectural centerpiece—a sanctuary/palace that anchors the environment.
- Bridges to Secondary Islands: A series of floating elements form bridges that connect the main island to three smaller auxiliary islands, creating a sense of movement and exploration.
Building on this foundation, I sought to craft an ethereal environment that combines procedural generation with hand-crafted elements, achieving a stylized aesthetic.