I started with a rough storyboard to lock in the idea before touching any detail. I sketched the positioning, scale, and poses first, so the visual hierarchy was clear from the very first pass.

The man sits on the left as the main subject, and the robot girl floats in from the right. Their hands almost touching is the heart of the story, and it pulls the eye straight to the center.

For the background, I chose a futuristic Chinese skyline with drones and recognizable tech brands. It gives the viewer instant context and supports the concept without needing any explanation.

From there I turned the sketch into the final image. I matched the lighting across every element, used warm skin tones and the red jacket against the cool blue sky for contrast, and added depth with layered buildings. Clean edges keep both subjects separated from the city, so the thumbnail reads clearly even at small sizes.

Product render explorations // Byredo Blanche

Nice work!