Check out our first-ever speed model – a 3D variant of our popular speed sketch series – from 3D Environment Artist Meg Tyler! …
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Speed Sketch: Happy Fall 2019!
We’re celebrating the beauty of the autumn season with an all-new speed sketch from Game Artist Jill Alderete! …
Speed Sketch: Happy Halloween 2019! ✨
Check out our all-new duo of Halloween speed sketches from game artists Yotty Kim and Roma Jensen! …
UX and UI Design: 10 Do’s and Don’ts
In my last article, I laid out some of the key differences between user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design – two distinct elements that play a critical role in the development of eye-catching, user-friendly games, websites, and other digital creations. With these definitions now established, today’s blog will take things one step further …
Speed Sketch! A Farewell to Natasha
They say all good things must come to an end – and it seems Game Artist Natasha Soglin’s tenure at Filament is no exception to that rule. After 7 incredible years, 16 amazing speed sketches, and countless cherished memories, Natasha has transitioned out of her position at Filament and onto her next role at fellow …
UX vs. UI Design: What’s the Difference?
Are you considering a career in UX or UI design, but are unsure of the difference between the two, or which one your interests would be best suited for? Maybe you have a product idea and are wondering if all this user-centered design mumbo-jumbo is really necessary. Or perhaps you’ve heard the terms UX and …
Speed Sketch: Mistletoe Mischief
Season’s greetings, friends of Filament! ⛄ If you’ve been keeping up with us on our blog, you know that 2018 has been a huge year for our studio. From launching our all-new website to winning shiny new awards, hosting our first-ever Extra Life charity livestream and even meeting new furry friends, 2018 was a year we’ll never forget …
A Look at Publications International’s VR Explorations 2018
Last year, we kicked off our partnership with Publications International in style by creating six VR experiences for their Virtual Reality Explorations book set – and they were an instant hit! ✨ One year – and a few other collaborations – later, VR Explorations is back with an all-new set of six books and accompanying VR apps: Food Science, How …
Behind the Screens: An Inside Look at Our Visual Design Process
Every now and again we like to give fans a peek into our processes for creating engaging, efficacious learning games – something we’ve been doing almost exclusively for 13 years! It’s a chance for us to reflect on how we approach the act of making, and a chance for you to get to know the inner …
Speed Sketch: Unattended Smorgasbord
Felines. 😸 Pies. 🥧 And Natasha Soglin’s award-winning artistry. 🎨 Need we say more!? Feast your eyes on our annual fall speed sketch – a splendid holiday feast fit for a feline (or two!) With the holiday season just around the corner, Natasha was inspired to illustrate these frisky cats alongside a slew of seasonal …
