Gnarcadia is an innovative platform that bridges the worlds of video gaming and skill-based wagering. Founded by three engineering students with a shared passion for gaming, Gnarcadia offers players a unique opportunity to place wagers on their own performance in high-quality video game competitions. Our mission is to create a space where gamers not only enjoy the thrill of victory but also have full control over their monetary success, without relying on luck or chance. By blending immersive game design with a wagering system built on skill, Gnarcadia redefines the competitive gaming experience, putting the power in the players' hands.
Logos
The logos for Gnarcadia reflect the bold, energetic, and competitive spirit of the platform. The primary logo showcases our mascot, the Gnight, and emphasizes the arcade-inspired feel of the brand, with vibrant, playful elements that evoke nostalgia for classic video games, while the secondary logo offers a more streamlined, versatile version that fits seamlessly across various platforms. We use several styles for each logo, some are included below.
The Gnight
The Gnight blends futuristic elements with a retro video game aesthetic, standing as the symbolic guardian of our platform. Our goal was to create a robotic yet medieval looking sentinel, that gave the cool and hardened appearance needed in action and combat games, while still maintaining an overall identity of fun and approachability. The entirety of our mascot's design and modelling was completed in Blender. Pictured below is the 3D model of the Gnight with its animation rig visible, in Blender.
First Edition Skins: The Original Six
Pictured below are the first edition of skins available to players that join Gnarcadia. The codenames and colours where chosen to give each Gnight a unique and sleek identity and look that is also distinctly visible in game settings, while also incorporating the company's colour palette. The skins are purely aesthetic as there is no physical advantage to any one of them, however some are more rare and have lower limits on how many accounts can own them. Players will be asked to select one of these six skins when they create an account, which will be their colour theme and skin for their character in any Gnarcadia game.
The advertising and social media campaigns for Gnarcadia are designed to captivate the gaming community and draw them into the immersive world of skill-based competition. The artwork used in these campaigns highlights the excitement and relevance of the platform, with dynamic visuals of the Gnights, game maps, digital illustrations, etc. Our media and advertisement style is meant to connect with our audience through popular culture and gaming trends, enticing them to learn more about our product and eventually discover the unique blend of modern gaming and wagering that Gnarcadia offers.
As a founder and lead developer of Gnarcadia, I’ve been involved in every aspect of bringing this project to life. One of my primary roles, and the focus of this portfolio, is as lead artist, during which I’ve created all of the 2D and 3D art assets for the company. The logos, character skins, 3D models, and marketing materials were crafted using Adobe Illustrator for 2D designs and Blender for 3D work. Every visual element in this project reflects my passion for merging art and gaming, which I hope has resulted in a pleasing and engaging aesthetic for Gnarcadia.
We’re excited to announce that Gnarcadia is set to launch by the end of 2024, starting with our first three games. Until then stay tuned, and we look forward to welcoming you to the world of skill-based gaming. See you soon, future Gnarcadians!