Neon Ronin

Character Artist · Art Direction

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Stylized Korean-inspired AAA swordswoman combining modern hard-surface costume design with expressive facial work.

Stylized Korean-inspired AAA swordswoman combining modern hard-surface costume design with expressive facial work. The study is presented as a complete production case study, from early form decisions through final presentation.

Responsibilities

Design development
3D production
Materials and look development
Final presentation

CASE STUDY / MODULE

Beauty renders

Final lighting, materials and presentation.

CASE STUDY / MODULE

Sculpt & anatomy

Anatomy and large-form rhythm establish the character before costume and surface detail are introduced.

CASE STUDY / MODULE

Materials & detail

Surface response, wear and micro-detail are balanced to support the design without obscuring its larger forms.

CASE STUDY / MODULE

Hair & groom

The groom balances graphic silhouette with natural breakup for cinematic and real-time presentation.

CASE STUDY / MODULE

Costume construction

Garment layers support movement, hierarchy and the character’s narrative identity.

CASE STUDY / MODULE

Technical specifications

Pipeline: Production-ready
Presentation: Cinematic + real-time
Status: Portfolio study

CASE STUDY / MODULE

Credits

Art, design and presentation: Pooya McKee / MCK Studios