Sofia Seen

My 3D World is inspired by the islands of the Nintendo game, Animal Crossing New Horizons, built in a similar square shape with water running through the land. I split the island into two with a river, each side occupied by a house, one being a tree house and the other a traditional house. Both halves of the island are connected by a bridge in the middle. Instead of having the river spill off into open sea, I created a small pool below the island with a ladder descending into the water. Climbing down this ladder will lead the player along a stone path towards a boat and a view of the plant life and fish living in the water. While the island is mostly a wooded environment, I wanted to create pockets of space for players to find. There are two fishing spots on the side of the island with the tree house, featuring small ponds and even a well. On the opposite side of the island, I created a shop by the cottage and a path for players to stroll along. My central goal was to replicate the colors and feelings of summer evenings, hence the color of the setting sky and the use of warm tones throughout the island. To emphasize this theme even further, I placed colorful flowers and plants in every corner, including the water. I also included animals such as fish, deer, and a dog in these spaces to finalize the life I wanted to bring to the land. From afar, the island may seem difficult to navigate, given the large clusters of trees and the winding paths. However, once the player begins to walk around, they will discover hidden paths and trails of stepping stones that will guide them to all of the different parts of the island.