If there's anything prison movies based on short stories written by Stephen King under a pen name have taught me, it's the inherent difference between bees and wasps.

Geoff CoatesMay 4, 2016Comment

Working With the Five Basic Types of Concept Artist

As an art director, a good concept artist can make you look GOOD. To get the most out of your concept team, you’ll need to have a solid working relationship with each of them.

Geoff CoatesApril 28, 2016Comment

We Call it the Landscaping Fantasy.

You may find yourself in a bland meeting room. And you may find yourself staring longingly out the window at the gardener, mowing the lawn. And you may ask yourself, My God. What have I done? You are having...The Landscaping Fantasy.

Geoff CoatesApril 9, 2016Comment

How To Be An Art Director 2: Knowing About Things You Don't Know About.

Being an art director is an ongoing education. Not only are you constantly learning new techniques and buzzwords, you’re also having to learn about everything that makes up your game. And by “learn”, I mean “Google image search”.

Geoff CoatesFebruary 1, 2016 Comment

The Ten Scariest Things You'll hear in Game Development

If you hear any of these expressions at work, remember: YOU’VE BEEN WARNED!

Geoff CoatesDecember 26, 2015 Comment

Are You a Coffee Lover...Or a Coffee Snob?

Want to see if you just love a good cup of joe or have crossed the line into blatant coffee snobbery?

Geoff CoatesNovember 24, 2015 Comment

Slump Bustin'

Sometimes, for reasons I don't understand, inspirtaion can just...disappear. When it does, and I don't have it to keep me motivated, I need to make my own motivation.

Geoff CoatesNovember 16, 2015Comment