NFTs - from A to Z
Field: FinTech, Crypto, Blockchain
Client: sange.ro and vampires.io
Year: 2023
Brand Identity
Art Direction
Illustration
UI assets
Next-gen dynamic NFTs empowering a smart, future-proof blood donation platform that saves lives, while offering a new level of interaction on MultiversX.
Summary
This NFT project was created to support a blood donation initiative through a series of 20 unique vampire illustrations, each consisting of 6 interchangeable elements: armors, weapons, head accessories, a supreme celestial symbol, and a background. With these modular elements and 4 predefined color palettes, the collection can generate up to 10,000 distinct vampire combinations, making each NFT truly one-of-a-kind. In addition to the character designs, the branding—including the logo, website elements, and iconography—was meticulously crafted to align with the project’s theme. The vampires are vector-based illustrations, featuring a distinctive rastering shadow effect, blending modern digital aesthetics with a classic artistic touch. This project not only supports a crucial cause but also offers a visually immersive and dynamic experience to the NFT community.
Challenge
One of the main challenges of this project was ensuring that the modular nature of the vampires maintained a cohesive and visually appealing design. With 6 interchangeable modules for each character, we had to carefully manage the color matching to ensure the modules not only complemented one another but also avoided confusion or overlap of elements with the same color. The biggest issue arose with the backgrounds, which needed to feature distinct elements that remained recognizable when the vampire was placed in front. Additionally, great attention was required to maintain consistent shadowing across all elements, ensuring that the rastered shadow effect applied to each module aligned seamlessly and preserved the intended visual style throughout the collection.
Solutions
To address the challenges of color consistency and visual clarity, we carefully selected four predefined color palettes that were applied across all vampire characters. This approach ensured a cohesive and harmonious color scheme throughout the collection. The backgrounds were designed with soft, light shades in contrast to the bolder, more vibrant colors of the vampires, creating a clear distinction between the characters and their surroundings. To further prevent any confusion between elements, we opted for a monochromatic background, allowing the focus to remain on the vampires while enhancing the overall visual balance of the artwork.
