Project
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Goldlewis Dickenson's Coffin - Guilty Gear
Year
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2022
Category
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Industrial Designer
Prop Designer
Synopsis
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I was commissioned to make a "Comi-con proof", full size coffin styled after Goldlewis Dickenson's from guilty gear for a cosplayer.
Largest commission so far
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Making something purpose built
Commissioned by an avid cosplayer for Comicon, Goldlewis Dickenson's coffin is a very stylized and oversize object, featuring a number of spikes, handles and assorted features. To make it work and be safe at a convention I needed to have a balance of form and function, with heavy consideration of size constraints, materials and use case.
Process
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Using the skills I had
Working within the size constraints of the convention and the practical considerations of transportation, I collaborated closely with my client to create a design that met his specific requirements. To balance strength and lightness, I selected wood for the coffin's frame. For the outer features, such as spikes, handles, and other details, I used foam to ensure the design was safe for convention environments. To facilitate easier transport, I added wheels, and designed the door to open, allowing someone to comfortably fit inside.