Welcome to the Darkmoon Faire
Worldbuilding for a digital cardgame
Welcome to
the Darkmoon Faire
Worldbuilding for a digital cardgame
The Darkmoon Faire
Step right up! This project is a Hearthstone expansion concept that transforms the whimsical chaos of the Darkmoon Faire into a fully illustrated battlefield. From sketch to final render, I designed a complete playfield, original props, and a fortune-telling character — each crafted to capture Blizzard’s playful, painterly style while adding my own twist of storytelling and world-building.
The Darkmoon Faire
Step right up! This project is a Hearthstone expansion concept that transforms the whimsical chaos of the Darkmoon Faire into a fully illustrated battlefield. From sketch to final render, I designed a complete playfield, original props, and a fortune-telling character. Each crafted to capture Blizzard’s playful, painterly style while adding my own twist of storytelling and world-building.
Crafting the
Playing Field
The Darkmoon Faire battlefield was crafted corner by corner, each acting as a stage for storytelling. From rough sketches to polished renders, every ride, stall, and game was shaped to bring the festival’s mischievous spirit to life beyond the cards.
Fortuneteller
Griffonride
Nomi's Food Cart
Whack-a-Murloc
A mysterious booth draped in cloth and glowing orbs, where secrets are whispered and fates revealed under the eye of the Darkmoon.
A carnival-style gryphon carved from wood and brass — a playful nod to Warcraft’s iconic mount, reimagined as a whimsical ride for the Faire.
A cozy traveling tavern cart, glowing with lanterns and smoke, serving as the Faire’s heart of food and fellowship.
An interactive booth where mischievous Murlocs pop out of barrels – echoing the playful chaos and humor of Hearthstone’s minigames.
Crafting the Playing Field
The Darkmoon Faire battlefield was crafted corner by corner, each acting as a stage for storytelling. From rough sketches to polished renders, every ride, stall, and game was shaped to bring the festival’s mischievous spirit to life beyond the cards.
Fortuneteller
A mysterious booth draped in cloth and glowing orbs, where secrets are whispered and fates revealed under the eye of the Darkmoon.
Griffonride
A carnival-style gryphon carved from wood and brass — a playful nod to Warcraft’s iconic mount, reimagined as a whimsical ride for the Faire.
Nomi´s Food Cart
A cozy traveling tavern cart, glowing with lanterns and smoke, serving as the Faire’s heart of food and fellowship.
Whack-a-Murloc
An interactive booth where mischievous Murlocs pop out of barrels – echoing the playful chaos and humor of Hearthstone’s minigames.
Crafting the Cards
The Darkmoon Faire wouldn’t be complete without its treasures — custom card backs and themed booster packs. This section explores painterly material studies and packaging concepts, from rough sketches to polished renders, crafted to echo Hearthstone’s playful style while carrying the Faire’s own mischievous flair.
Conjuring the
Fortune-Teller
At the heart of the Faire stands its mysterious guide — a gnoll fortune-teller who whispers secrets through smoke and crystal light. From early sketches to the final render, the character was crafted to embody the playful yet eerie spirit of the Darkmoon, serving as both mascot and storyteller for the battlefield.
Crafting the Cards
The Darkmoon Faire wouldn’t be complete without its treasures — custom card backs and themed booster packs. This section explores painterly material studies and packaging concepts, from rough sketches to polished renders, crafted to echo Hearthstone’s playful style while carrying the Faire’s own mischievous flair.
Conjuring the Fortune-Teller
At the heart of the Faire stands its mysterious guide — a gnoll fortune-teller who whispers secrets through smoke and crystal light. From early sketches to the final render, the character was crafted to embody the playful yet eerie spirit of the Darkmoon, serving as both mascot and storyteller for the battlefield.
This project allowed me to explore Hearthstone’s painterly style through world-building, prop design, and character development. From early sketches to polished renders, the Darkmoon Faire became both a design challenge and a playful homage — a reminder of how storytelling and craftsmanship shape immersive game worlds.
Welcome to
the Darkmoon Faire
This project allowed me to explore Hearthstone’s painterly style through world-building, prop design, and character development. From early sketches to polished renders, the Darkmoon Faire became both a design challenge and a playful homage — a reminder of how storytelling and craftsmanship shape immersive game worlds.Worldbuilding for a digital cardgame
