> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sandbox.game/jp/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sandbox.game/jp/creators/game-maker/creative-guide/experience-design-techniques/art-design/experience-art-concept.md). # Experience Art Concept ## What is a Mood Board? A mood board is a way to shape your thoughts and share your vision with others. It makes it easy for you to identify what you **like** or **don't like** when making design choices to arrive at a fine-tuned vision for your project. {% hint style="success" %} **WORLDBUILDING** Choosing a [**worldbuilding**](/jp/creators/game-maker/creative-guide/experience-design-techniques/sutrdezain/worldbuilding.md) approach will help define your focus and streamline your search terms and AI prompts when building a mood board. {% endhint %} ### Examples by The Sandbox The Sandbox designed three distinct factions of people with a [**world-first worldbuilding**](/jp/creators/game-maker/creative-guide/experience-design-techniques/sutrdezain/worldbuilding.md#world-first-worldbuilding) approach. The examples below compare each faction's planning mood boards and resulting loading screen game art. {% tabs %} {% tab title="Heroes" %} ### Heroes Faction

{% endtab %} {% tab title="Scientists" %} ### Scientists Faction

{% endtab %} {% tab title="Oracles" %} ### Oracles Faction

{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} ### Creating a Mood Board


Useful Tools to Create a Mood Board	Milanote Pinterest Google Slides Canva
Useful Sources for Images	ArtStation Pinterest Google image search AI generation Canva Craiyon Walling

## Art Style The Sandbox has a simplified voxelised art style, but there can be a lot of variation within it! When choosing your Experience's art style, consider:


Palette	Plan cohesive colour use and mood with careful Colour Choice & Strategy. Use Light behaviour in Game Maker to create mood without "repainting" assets.
Texture	Create the illusion of material types, depth, and surface details such as shine, damage, etc. See Textures & Materials Prioritise texture quality for assets players interact with the most visually or physically.
3D Complexity: Cumulative Effects Using simple art (left) allows for more game assets and logic than complex art (right).	Prioritise for Performance Prioritise logic: fewer assets, simpler art Prioritise art: more assets, simpler logic Balance Variety Add complexity in noticeable areas, use simplicity as filler. Example: Node Efficiency
Animation	VoxEdit templates include pre-made animations and customisable models. Below: Repurpose models for new uses "Unlock" a template to modify nodes for unique assets that reuse some animations. Prioritise animation for assets players will interact with the most visually or physically.

## Visual Hierarchy Prioritize visual elements generally to begin deciding what kinds of assets your project needs most. #### Example:

Experience Theme	Visual Elements (by priority)
Space	Environmental (none) Vehicles (high) Structures (medium)
Farm	Environmental (high) Interactive props (high) Buildings (medium)
Underwater	Environmental (high) Creatures (high) Structures (medium)

### Commonly Used Visual Elements A list of common visual elements, their general purpose, and examples are included below.


🏞️ Environmental Offer wide angle views or basic quest scenery	Trees, stumps, bushes, flowers, vines, etc.
🗼 Landmarks Draw players to gameplay areas thematically	Towers, ruins, formations, centerpieces
🏗️ Structures Offer access, interaction, and shape	Modular pipes, rails, doors, windows, etc.
🚓 Vehicles Define non-player character movement	Cars, trucks, trains, boats, spaceships, etc.
🏠 Buildings Define societal elements (home, work, fun)	Homes/apartments, office buildings, shops, sheds, barns, restaurants, etc.
🪑Furniture Balance detail and space (visual, physical)	Tables/desks, chairs, cabinets, appliances, decor, rugs, lights, curtains, etc.
🧍Characters Engage and direct players, balance space	Quest NPCs, filler NPCs, quest enemies
🐉 Creatures Engage players emotionally, balance space	Animals, monsters, quest enemies, etc.
⚔️ Equipment Immerse players and reward them	Weapons, shields, armour, clothing, tools, etc.
🔨 Interactive Props Engage players more naturally with objects	Collectable (wood, fruit, coins, etc.) Destructable (crates, barriers, etc.) Interactive (buttons, platforms, etc.)

### Ambience, Camera & Visual Effects Prioritize the importance of settings to create a completely custom :blue\_square: [**Look & Feel**](/jp/creators/basics/look-feel.md) for your Experience: * weather * music & sound effects * camera * visual effects **Examples:** If the sky is too saturated with bold colour, players may not notice assets in your Experience as well. Music with lyrics may distract players who are trying to solve puzzles. Visual effects add a lot of polish to an Experience, but may be distracting if used too much. *** ## Art Workshop (English) Some information here can be viewed in the following Expert Creator Workshop: {% embed url="" %} Expert Workshop: Creating an Art Design Document {% endembed %}