a.PHiD & Terra:
FlyQuest's Mascots
ROLE // CREATIVE DIRECTION, CONCEPT
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When we began exploring mascots for FlyQuest, we felt that one character wouldn't capture everything the brand stands for. FlyQuest is nature and tech, serious and humorous, future-focused yet grounded. So we developed Terra and a.PHiD together as a duo that could hold all those contrasts at once.
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From the start, my goal was to create characters that felt completely different from anything else in esports. Terra represents the protective, growth-driven side of FlyQuest, blending organic elements with technology in a way that feels powerful and intentional. a.PHiD balances her energy with curiosity, chaos, and humor, and I gave him a simple “job” as a dedicated can crusher to anchor his personality. Together, they show how FlyQuest can be competitive and creative at the same time, intense but still expressive.
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Concept art: a.PHiD (@doggohs) & Terra (@Astrolimes)
Splash art & video storyboard: @Astrolimes
3D modeling, texturing & rigging: @gamerstent
3D video:@dovanivan
Concept
I focused on silhouettes first, building early sketches, personality traits, and thematic pillars. The goal was to craft characters who would be instantly recognizable and able to grow with the brand over time.
Creation
Once we locked concept and turnarounds, this is where we moved into finalization in both 2D & 3D. We refined proportions, materials, expressions, and motion tests to make sure Terra and a.PHiD felt cohesive and believable across different mediums.
Execution
Once we locked concept and turnarounds, this is where we moved into finalization in both 2D & 3D. We refined proportions, materials, expressions, and motion tests to make sure Terra and a.PHiD felt cohesive and believable across different mediums.
