After working as Art/Creative director for some of top interactive companies in Portugal and collaborating with renowned brands such as Honda, Toyota, Doritos, Pucci and Salsa, I founded Aden, a studio specialized in on creating Gamified Experiences with a mastery of Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Branded Games, Blockchain, AI and Location-Based Entertainment.
With extensive expertise in innovation projects, I've crafted immersive experiences for museums, cultural centers, entertainment and brand activation. From interactive simulations to engaging virtual worlds, I bring a versatile skill set encompassing user interaction, design, game production, AR/VR, 3D, digital art, creative coding and proficiency in Unity 3D and Unreal Engine.
Specializing in Mixed Reality, I bring expertise in AR/VR Development and Design, utilizing AR Toolkit, ARKit, ARCore, AR Foundation, Vuforia, DeepAR, and WebAR. My skills extend to Image Tracking, Face Tracking, Object Tracking, Geolocation, Microsoft Hololens and Meta Quest 3, and creating engaging Go Games and AR Applications. I excel in AR Filters & Lenses, Face Detection, and Camera Effects using Spark AR Studio, Lens Studio, and Effect House for social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. I seamlessly integrate Appearance Filters, Background Filters, and Virtual Objects.
For Virtual Reality experiences, VR Applications, Virtual Reality Games, I have continuous research on immersive storytelling, interaction and the Metaverse and I have worked on platforms like Oculus Quest, Meta Quest, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and WebXR
With a focus on Game Production, I offer expertise in Game Development, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Game Consultation and Game Customization. Proficient in Mobile App Development for Android, iOS, Web-Based Games or Web Experiences, and Windows Desktop Games for Personal Computers or Steam, I have worked in genres like Action, Simulation Game, Adventure, Stealth Game, First-Person Shooter, Combat Game, Role-Playing Game, RPG Development, Arcade Game, .io Game, Casual Game, Racing Game, Card Game, and Board Games. In latest projects I've been working AI Development, including the integration of AI characters with OpenAI ChatGPT and other Neural Networks or LLM. Generally I utilize Unity, Unreal Engine, C#, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, Three.JS, or WebGL, accordingly to the project.
I always work with well detailed Game Design Documents and Technical Design Documents and can provide valuable insights in terms of defining game mechanics or coming with new concepts for creative writing, character arcs, game world and storytelling in general.
In the realm of Game Art, my services include Character Design, 3D Avatars, Environment Design, and creating captivating Game Backgrounds and Environments. Concept Artistry, Illustration, Card Artworks, 2D Animation, 3D Model & Rendering, 3D Modeling, 3D Sculpting, 3D Texturing, 3D Animation, Visual Effects, in realistic or low poly art styles, using Blender, Pixologic ZBrush, Substance Painter, Adobe After Effects and Game Engines.
I've worked on full gaming brand identities, including Graphic Design, Custom Lettering, Cover Art Design and Key Art.
In terms of Game UI/UX Design, also provide User Interface Design, Icon Design, GUI Design, HUD Design, Generally using Adobe XD, Photoshop, Illustrator, with High Fidelity Mockups, and ensuring a user-centered design approach.
In terms of Blockchain projects, I have worked on NFT Art, NFT Character, NFT Collection Generation, NFT Design, NFT Metadata, and NFT Graphics. My expertise extends to Web3 Game Development, Web3 App Development, Smart Contracts Integration, using Ethereum, Solana, and Solidity, reshaping the digital art and gaming collectibles space.
For Location-Based Entertainment, I have worked in Escape Rooms, Escape Games, ARG (Alternate Reality Games), and Interaction Design. My skills cover Game Design, Puzzle creation, Electronics, Circuit Design using Arduino, Raspberry PI, Phidgets, and Microcontroller Programming. Proficient in Installation Art, Kinetic installations, Video Mapping, and Projection Mapping, I transform physical spaces into captivating and memorable experiences.
Contributing my expertise across various industries, I've worked with Entertainment, Gaming, Education, Marketing Campaigns, Culture, Retail, Brand Activation, Experiential Marketing, Guerilla Marketing, Media, Automotive, Fashion & Beauty, ensuring adaptability and creativity in diverse industry landscapes.
I am continually driven to innovate through new projects, seamlessly blending the realms of art, technology and interactivity. Let's discuss your project and create something remarkable together!
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