I love gaming, especially its ability to transport people into a whole new world. I left my career as an architect shifting my goal from space design to experience design. Through my career I’ve had the opportunity to work on the creation of visual concepts for IP development. Most recently, as a creative consultant, I've been able to generate new IP’s from game concept to business pitch.

A solid creative concept and its consistent application is fundamental for any project, this consistency depends on the commitment of the team with the product and furthermore with the end user. A group of people can create any game, but a community-based team that believe in what they do is unstoppable. Creative community and mentoring have been significant in my professional experience, reflected in the group initiatives I have developed and the training programs I have designed to trigger discussion and challenge criteria among development teams.

Long story short, my creative career focuses on creating clear and strong game concepts to achieve successful game experiences.

“Arnaldo is an exceptional artist whose work ethic and dedication to creativity is like no one else I’ve worked with. He is constantly looking for solutions and ways to make a process more smooth and friendly for the user. His artistic skill is inspiring and when faced with a challenge he steps up and meets it head on...”

--Lisa Riley, Development Director, Electronic Arts

“Arnaldo is one of the most creative thinkers we have in the art department at EA Canada. He is a wonderful designer and budding creative director with limitless ability and potential. Its been my privilege to get to know Arnaldo. The quality of his work speaks for itself - outstanding artist and team player.”

--Molly Mason, Senior Development Director, EA

“Arnaldo is a creative and focused worker. It has been my pleasure to work with him. He constantly pushes the envelope in creativity and is always helpful. His great eye is matched by his voracious appetite to improve himself...” ”

--Scott Penningroth, Graphics Trainer, EA

Pathogens’ global domination dream found hope in humans as the most reliable carrier and deadly enemy at the same time. This opportunity marks the beginning of this micro revolution to infect our way to immortality reaching the global legendary pandemic paradise.

In a proto mythological universe, “ze” is a primordial presence set to ignite all the elements dormant in the singularity worlds to unlock the primary novas.

FallingIN is an endless freefalling game set to get the player into a flow state, similar to surfing or skating. The main goal is unlocking elements in challenging environments. The game is designed to reduce interactivity friction to a minimum with a non-punishment gameplay approach where mistakes only break your flow by slowing you down.

Breathing flow is a personal breathing coach in your pocket. Learn breathing techniques to promote mindfulness, manage stress, sharpen your focus and find peace — wherever and whenever you need it.

Breathing flow is based on techniques that have been used in yoga and meditation for centuries. Rhythmic breathing brings practitioners into a flow state, boosting concentration, energy levels and performance.

“Architecture for games” is a training focused on applying design principles used in architecture to enhance game experiences. The main goal of this training is to provide game production teams (art and design) with tools to create consistent assets to support the game experience.

This training engages the participants showcasing the important relationship between the whole and the parts, making the team really aware of the big picture while providing them with specific tools to guide their contribution towards a seamless game experience. For more info checkout the training's brochure

From IP development to concept art, I offer support to your studio creating bold and technology-conscious visual solutions committed to establish the connection between art and game experience. Budget and time constraints are not obstacles to deliver clear visual targets, a strong pitch presentation and bold graphic design that makes the difference.

Outsourcing reference research documentation is a great way to save production time as the team always has a reliable dedicated source of reference to support the game development.

My research service starts with a core document created after brainstorming on the game concept and direction with the creative director, AD and/or game designer, this document would encapsulate all the world where the game is game developed, including information on social structure, architecture, technology, political context, history, etc.

As an optional feature, this material could be presented to the team in a lecture at the beginning of the production cycle. Then the document can be expanded as more specific information becomes necessary.

Lighting is the most essential tool to portray emotion in gameplay. Lighting unifies digital assets into a visual experience. For more than 16 years, I have worked in computer graphics on multiple projects ranging from mobile games to more than 14 AAA console next-gen games with Electronic Arts Canada, Square Enix, Capcom and Sony.

For me, tools are enablers to deliver the artistic vision. I'm proficient in the use of Unreal, Unity, Substance, Adobe suite, and more importantly, I know how to ramp up fast to any pipeline/workflow.

As a photographer and architect, I find lighting a great discipline to explore and develop visual concepts to support interactive narrative and gameplay.