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Visual SystemClient: Frostshard GamesYear: 2024

Aethelgard World & UI System

High-fantasy worldbuilding visual system, rune iconography, and in-game HUD design system for an indie action-RPG title.

Aethelgard World & UI System

The Concept & Visual Direction

Distilling Norse petroglyphs into high-precision vector geometries capable of scaling from a 16px mini-map indicator to 4K cinematic titles.

Key Deliverables Created

Full Vector Glyph Set (140+ custom combat & skill runes)
HUD Component Library in Figma
Steam Store Assets & Promotional Key Visuals
Collector Edition Physical Artbook Layout
COLOR PALETTE
Njord Deep Sea
#12161A
Runic Aurum
#E0B554
Frost Mana
#3B82F6
Carved Runic Ash
#D1D5DB
TYPOGRAPHY PAIRING
Kingdom Titles & Lore
Cinzel Decorative
AETHELGARD CHRONICLES
High-Speed Inventory HUD
Inter
+45 Vitality / Equipped
TOOLS UTILITY
FigmaAdobe IllustratorProcreateAfter Effects

Artifact Showcase

Aethelgard World & UI System detail artifact 1