PILLAGE autour du Pic – Board Game Design & Illustration, Pic Saint‑Loup (Montpellier, France)
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Game Design • Card Design • Character Creation • Art Direction • Visual Narrative
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PILLAGE autour du Pic is an original adventure board game set in the scenic Pic Saint‑Loup region of southern France. This richly illustrated project combines visual storytelling with thoughtful game mechanics, highlighting:
- Game design & card design (conception de jeu & design de cartes)
- Character creation (création de personnages)
- Art direction (direction artistique)
- Board layout & visual narrative (mise en page du plateau & narration visuelle)
Featured Illustrations
- Game Box Artwork – Treasure at Pic Saint‑Loup
Description: Emblematic box cover featuring key characters and regional scenery.
Alt text: Game box illustration with adventurers and treasure in a Pic Saint‑Loup setting. - Character Cards Sheet – Heroes & Villains
Description: A vibrant ensemble of central figures, illustrated in expressive poses.
Alt text: Character card sheet with stylized illustrated figures. - Central Game Board – Strategic Playmat
Description: Map-like layout featuring trails, zones, and landmark locations.
Alt text: Full board design showing terrain and gameplay structure. - Rulebook Infographics – Game Mechanics Explained
Description: Visual documentation of gameplay with icons, diagrams, and clear labeling.
Alt text: Rulebook page with step-by-step illustrated instructions.
Creative Overview
Game Concept & Narrative
Players assume the role of treasure hunters exploring the Pic Saint‑Loup region. They uncover hidden objects, solve riddles (énigmes), and interact with a cast of original characters. The gameplay incorporates olive groves, vineyards, and geographic landmarks from the actual terrain of Occitanie, enriching both strategy and immersion.
Character & Card Design (Création de personnages & design de cartes)
The characters were developed entirely from scratch using only name cues and brief descriptions. From swashbuckling pirates to cunning rogues and mountain sentinels, each figure was rendered with expressive line work, unique poses, and stylized wardrobe, ensuring cohesion between illustration, gameplay function, and narrative tone.
Board Layout & Art Direction
The game board was created to be visually compelling and functionally clear. Modular and print-ready, it includes landmark locations, path zones, and treasure points—all designed to reflect the geography of the region and facilitate strategic decision-making.
Visual Storytelling Strategy
A unified visual language runs throughout the project, combining traditional line drawing, thoughtful layout, and regional symbolism. The final result achieves visual and thematic consistency across all touchpoints—from box design to tokens and rules.
Key Competencies Highlighted
- Game mechanics integrated with visual storytelling
- Character design, expression, and gameplay integration
- Board composition based on regional cues
- Print-ready and digital asset delivery (box, board, cards, manual)
- Bilingual development and visual communication (EN/FR)
Game Design · Character Design · Card Illustration · Visual Narrative · Art Direction
Download Case Study (PDF)
http://marsdenillustration.com/PDF/casestudy-Pillage-marsden.pdf
Basé à Claret (34), au cœur du Pic Saint-Loup près de Montpellier, je propose mes services de graphisme, illustration et direction artistique à une clientèle locale et internationale. N’hésitez pas à découvrir mon activité sur Google.
Graphiste Region Pic Saint Loup – Montpellier – 34270 Claret
