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Congrats to our partners @bungie.net on the release of @marathonthegame.bungie.net. We can't wait to drop into the tense, mysterious world of Tau Ceti IV.
PLAY NOW: marathonthegame.com
DESIGN INSPO: Teenage Engineering is building instruments that change how creativity feels, proving that industrial design can be crucial in evolving how we interact with tech.
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Practical minimalism. Function over flair. Timeless, yet contemporary. These are the principles of Utilitarian design.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCvV...
Telling stories through design is the best part.
Motion graphics firm Perception shares how their work brings the MCU fantasy closer to plausible reality. (h/t Seeker)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=URJW...
Traipsing through sunny streets and bustling bazaars ☀️👒
•Little Alley by Mengxuan Li, in a throwback to the March 2021 Guest Artist Series
Tap the GAS link for the full process + more art inspiration from the collection.
weststudio.com/gas
POW 👊💢 hit our website for a super punch of character and environment concept designs from MARVEL World of Heroes!
Thanks so much to our partners at Niantic for the opportunity to see these legendary heroes through a new lens.
www.weststudio.com/project/marv...
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One more for the record books.
West Studio's annual team gathering coincided with our 18th anniversary this past weekend. What a memorable night filled with great company and even greater memories.
Cheers to the journey so far and to many more years of creativity and collaboration ahead 🥂✨
The creativity and impact of Black designers have profoundly influenced the shape of our world today. These are 28 innovators, makers, and spaces whose vision left a legacy in the world of interior design. (h/t IIDA)
iida.org/articles/bla...
#BlackHistoryMonth spotlight: discover the legacy of trailblazing architect John S. Chase, who pushed architectural boundaries during the 1950's with his modernist design work.
www.dwell.com/article/chas...
Admiring more master craftwork from around the world—this time through the descendants of Taj Mahal artisans who are helping preserve the art of parchin kari, or traditional marble inlay art 💠💎
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz8-...
From Depression‑era propaganda to political cartoons, see how powerful visual narratives have swayed our truth throughout history.
www.theguardian.com/media/2017/m...
Congrats to our partners at @bungie.net for announcing the release date for Marathon! Honored to have supported its development since 2023 and excited to see it come to life.
Marathon launches March 5, 2026. Read on: bungie.net/7/en/News/Article/marathon-releases-march-5-2026-new-trailer-and-more
Hundreds of hands, countless hours, and an unwavering vision. Meet the vast design teams on Avatar: Fire and Ash that turned Pandora into a living, breathing world.
variety.com/2025/artisan...
A mystery unravels in the endless tundra ❄️🏔️
•Lost and Stranded by Gabriel Jiménez, in a throwback to the May 2023 Guest Artist Series
Tap the GAS link below for the full process and more art from the collection:
www.weststudio.com/gas/lost-and...
#weststudionews #guestartistseries #conceptart
How can we stay creative online without losing ourselves in a sea of algorithms and endless content?
Read on for insights on maintaining a positive relationship with your creative practice in the digital age:
www.itsnicethat.com/features/for...
Do your own thing: Tyler, The Creator explains why authenticity is the most important creative fuel. ⛽💡
⚠️ Strong Language/Content
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1on...
Opening the new year up with intention. 🧠💥
Less mental clutter means more motivation and creativity. Hear eye-opening insights from creatives like Rick Rubin and Björk on how to quiet the noise.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSiK...
That’s a wrap for West Studio in 2025! We’ll be back with even more exciting project artwork in the new year, but until then, it's REST MODE ON.
Wishing you a warm and happy holiday season, from ours to yours 🎄🕎🎊
Here's another look at the worldbuilding work we did in collaboration with Believer Entertainment for their unannounced IP.
The vehicles, props, and environments lean into a sci-fi sweet spot that's infused with loads of charm & fantasy.
See more: weststudio.com/project/fellowship-vol-2
Looking back on 2025 through the lens of Endurance 🌅
Painted by Tyler West, Endurance reflects on uncertainty, shared effort, and moving onward together, proving that even a delayed journey can return with a bounty.
View the full work: weststudio.com/image/weststudio-independent-42
First contact (ok, technically second) with a new universe 🪐
The characters and creatures that we imagined for Believer Entertainment's unannounced IP are dazzling byproducts trust extended to us.
Visit the link below for more from our recent collab:
weststudio.com/project/fellowship-vol-1
On vigilant watch through the steam and fog 🌫️☁️
•The Throng by Jason Foh, in a throwback to the October 2023 Guest Artist Series
See the full process: weststudio.com/gas/the-throng
#weststudionews #guestartistseries #conceptart
See v2 feat. Environments/Props/Vehicles:
www.weststudio.com/project/fell...
Sending a huge thank you to the Believer team for the trust that allowed this project to blossom 🌸
Excited to debut another amazing project in 2025 ✅✨
Our visdev collab with Believer helped establish narrative foundations, environmental storytelling, architectural motifs, and more for their unannounced original IP.
See v1 feat. Characters/Creatures:
www.weststudio.com/project/fell...
Grateful for our community and the chance to help imagine new worlds, year after year. To our collaborators, family, friends, and advocates: thanks for sticking with us. All of this simply does not happen without your support.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🦃
Enjoy a heaping spoonful of Thanksgiving nostalgia through generations of American artists 🍁🖼️🦃
historicipswich.net/2024/11/23/t...
Discovering traditions in pixels for Native American Heritage Month 🎮🧵
Meet fourth-generation Navajo weaver Melissa Cody, who infuses her work with video game nostalgia to carrying a rich and vibrant weaving tradition into the future.
youtube.com/watch?v=TrDZIyYSMfI
From riverbanks to mountain peaks 🌄
Fall brings to mind the grandeur of nature as captured by Bierstadt and Moran, who brought the Hudson River School westward and birthed the American landscape tradition.
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(Wind River, Wyoming by Albert Bierstadt)
Quiet paths and endless peaks 🏔️🍃
•Mountain Above the Valley by Quentin Regnes, in a throwback to the May 2017 Guest Artist Series
Find the full process + more art inspiration: weststudio.com/gas/mountain-above-the-valley-by-quentin-regnes-copy
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