Game Prop Design

What You Will Learn

• 1 Identify the role of props in game design and the production pipeline.
• 2 Apply design principles such as silhouette and shape language to create readable props.
• 3 Develop concepts through research, mood boards, and rapid sketching.
• 4 Build 3D prop models with proper blockout, topology, and UV mapping.
• 5 Create PBR textures and materials for realistic or stylized surfaces.
• 6 Integrate props into game engines with physics, LODs, and optimization.
• 7 Differentiate hard surface and organic prop modeling workflows.
• 8 Use environmental storytelling to enhance narrative through prop placement.
• 9 Optimize props for performance: poly counts, texture budgets, and draw calls.
• 10 Prepare a professional portfolio with breakdowns and presentation techniques.