Sluice
Game Design
Derringer Raffique
DESIGN BIBLE
Overview
Overview
This story, written by my classmate Sanvi, follows Jake, a boy who was bullied in Delhi by Max and his accomplice Lily. After a troubled childhood, Jake reemerges years later as a schoolteacher living under a new identity. Meanwhile, Max and Lily, now in Mumbai, are unknowingly pulled into Jake’s plan for revenge through a mysterious game. During the setup, Jake discovers a pendrive with evidence of Max committing a murder—secretly filmed by Lily. At a school farewell event, Jake exposes Max, leading to his arrest, while Lily, overwhelmed by guilt, turns herself in. I was responsible for creating the design bible for this story.
This story, written by my classmate Sanvi, follows Jake, a boy who was bullied in Delhi by Max and his accomplice Lily. After a troubled childhood, Jake reemerges years later as a schoolteacher living under a new identity. Meanwhile, Max and Lily, now in Mumbai, are unknowingly pulled into Jake’s plan for revenge through a mysterious game. During the setup, Jake discovers a pendrive with evidence of Max committing a murder—secretly filmed by Lily. At a school farewell event, Jake exposes Max, leading to his arrest, while Lily, overwhelmed by guilt, turns herself in. I was responsible for creating the design bible for this story.
This story was originally written by my classmate Sanvi. I was tasked with creating the design bible, which involved developing the characters and producing the concept art. After reading her story, I expanded on the existing characters, gave them more depth, and also introduced new ones to enrich the narrative. I changed the character names to better fit the tone and vision I had for the world, and I chose to title the story after the protagonist to keep the focus centered on his journey.
This story was originally written by my classmate Sanvi. I was tasked with creating the design bible, which involved developing the characters and producing the concept art. After reading her story, I expanded on the existing characters, gave them more depth, and also introduced new ones to enrich the narrative. I changed the character names to better fit the tone and vision I had for the world, and I chose to title the story after the protagonist to keep the focus centered on his journey.
CHARACTER CONCEPT
The Three Main Characters
Josephine Raffique, better known by his short name as joe or raff. joe is an artist who teaches in a school as an art teacher. he is from Delhi in search of job in Mumbai. he has an easel and a sling bag for all his stationary wherever he goes. if he likes something anywhere, he sits there and starts drawing without any shy. he stays in
his garage with music and his paintings, planning of a revenge where as he works as a gangster in the evenings. he goes to park every 3 times for a week in the evening with his roller skates.
Josephine Raffique, better known by his short name as joe or raff. joe is an artist who teaches in a school as an art teacher. he is from Delhi in search of job in Mumbai. he has an easel and a sling bag for all his stationary wherever he goes. if he likes something anywhere, he sits there and starts drawing without any shy. he stays in
his garage with music and his paintings, planning of a revenge where as he works as a gangster in the evenings. he goes to park every 3 times for a week in the evening with his roller skates.
Josephine Raffique, better known by his short name as joe or raff. joe is an artist who teaches in a school as an art teacher. he is from Delhi in search of job in Mumbai. he has an easel and a sling bag for all his stationary wherever he goes. if he likes something anywhere, he sits there and starts drawing without any shy. he stays in
his garage with music and his paintings, planning of a revenge where as he works as a gangster in the evenings. he goes to park every 3 times for a week in the evening with his roller skates.
Pranesh Kapoor is a well known buisness man in India who sells watches. he comes under top 10 best selling watch companies. he is also in politics for a support of his watch shop. he is very smart and intruisive at times when problem arises. he is a very loving father and puts everything away for them. he maybe look innocent but certainly he is not a very good person. he acts as a chamelon. he loves to smoke and drink which he also worships his god a lot.
Pranesh Kapoor is a well known buisness man in India who sells watches. he comes under top 10 best selling watch companies. he is also in politics for a support of his watch shop. he is very smart and intruisive at times when problem arises. he is a very loving father and puts everything away for them. he maybe look innocent but certainly he is not a very good person. he acts as a chamelon. he loves to smoke and drink which he also worships his god a lot.
Pranesh Kapoor is a well known buisness man in India who sells watches. he comes under top 10 best selling watch companies. he is also in politics for a support of his watch shop. he is very smart and intruisive at times when problem arises. he is a very loving father and puts everything away for them. he maybe look innocent but certainly he is not a very good person. he acts as a chamelon. he loves to smoke and drink which he also worships his god a lot.
Shamitha Roshin Agarwal, better known as Roza to everyone. Roza is a fashion designer who is not great in fashion but she has a boutique and takes care of her home after her work. in the free time she sells drugs to the school kids and just gossips around with a whole new attitude of life. she loves to go swimming and then she takes her kids to the park daily in the evening.
Shamitha Roshin Agarwal, better known as Roza to everyone. Roza is a fashion designer who is not great in fashion but she has a boutique and takes care of her home after her work. in the free time she sells drugs to the school kids and just gossips around with a whole new attitude of life. she loves to go swimming and then she takes her kids to the park daily in the evening.
Shamitha Roshin Agarwal, better known as Roza to everyone. Roza is a fashion designer who is not great in fashion but she has a boutique and takes care of her home after her work. in the free time she sells drugs to the school kids and just gossips around with a whole new attitude of life. she loves to go swimming and then she takes her kids to the park daily in the evening.
ROUGH SKETCHES
The rough sketches which is done with a notebook
TURNAROUNDS
The turnarounds of these three characters were hand-drawn and then scanned to digitize them.
EXPRESSIONS
The expressions of these three characters were hand-drawn and then scanned to digitize them.
CONCEPT ART
osephine Raffique’s Art Classroom — I created this piece using gouache paint, imagining what an art classroom might look like. I spent a few days bringing the scene to life. In the story, Josephine works at a school as a way to cover up his troubled past.
osephine Raffique’s Art Classroom — I created this piece using gouache paint, imagining what an art classroom might look like. I spent a few days bringing the scene to life. In the story, Josephine works at a school as a way to cover up his troubled past.
osephine Raffique’s Art Classroom — I created this piece using gouache paint, imagining what an art classroom might look like. I spent a few days bringing the scene to life. In the story, Josephine works at a school as a way to cover up his troubled past.
osephine Raffique Thinking and Taking a Bath — This scene captures a moment of deep reflection. I created the painting in Photoshop while experimenting with different digital mediums.
osephine Raffique Thinking and Taking a Bath — This scene captures a moment of deep reflection. I created the painting in Photoshop while experimenting with different digital mediums.
Shamitha Agarwal Heading to the Elevator After a Drug Deal — In this scene, she exudes power and composure, lighting a cigarette to steady herself. I painted this digitally using Photoshop.
Shamitha Agarwal Heading to the Elevator After a Drug Deal — In this scene, she exudes power and composure, lighting a cigarette to steady herself. I painted this digitally using Photoshop.
Shamitha Agarwal Heading to the Elevator After a Drug Deal — In this scene, she exudes power and composure, lighting a cigarette to steady herself. I painted this digitally using Photoshop.
Shamitha Agarwal Wakes Up and Looks Out the Window — In this scene, she appears as a calm, ordinary mother of two, offering a stark contrast to her hidden life as a drug dealer. I created this piece to highlight how outwardly decent and domestic she seems.
Shamitha Agarwal Wakes Up and Looks Out the Window — In this scene, she appears as a calm, ordinary mother of two, offering a stark contrast to her hidden life as a drug dealer. I created this piece to highlight how outwardly decent and domestic she seems.
Pranesh Kapoor Emerging from the Scene of a Murder — As a powerful drug dealer, he chose a secluded location to carry out the act. In this moment, he stands alone, holding a gun, embodying the cold aftermath of violence.
Pranesh Kapoor Emerging from the Scene of a Murder — As a powerful drug dealer, he chose a secluded location to carry out the act. In this moment, he stands alone, holding a gun, embodying the cold aftermath of violence.
Pranesh Kapoor Emerging from the Scene of a Murder — As a powerful drug dealer, he chose a secluded location to carry out the act. In this moment, he stands alone, holding a gun, embodying the cold aftermath of violence.
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