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Some creative projects start with a character. Ronin Neon started with a world.
The brief was a cyberpunk warrior universe where ancient samurai honor meets neon-lit futurism a team of five rebels fighting corrupt powers in a city that lost its way. Kai the fearless leader. Onyx the silent assassin. Juno the smart hacker. Rai the strong tank. Yurei the ghostly archer. Each one distinct. All of them unmistakably Ronin Neon.
The world-building came first. The characters grew out of it. And the visual system deep purple atmospheres, electric green accents, explosive action compositions, and trading card UI was designed to hold the entire universe together across every format it lands in.
Billboards, character sheets, card sets, campaign pages, and a group hero shot that makes you want to know every backstory before you've read a word.
"The future is forged in battle and the agents stand ready." That line lives on the campaign wall and tells you everything about what Ronin Neon is a brand, a story, and a world worth fighting for.
This is concept art and IP development where the design does as much storytelling as the illustration.
Does this feel like a universe you'd want to play in? 👇
Designed by Orbix Studio
Tools: Illustrator , Figma
#ConceptArt #GameDesign #CharacterDesign #IllustrationArt #CyberpunkArt #ContraFreelance #GameIllustration #WorldBuilding
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