Mythic North

Design goal

My capstone project delves into the realm of Scandinavian myths and folklore.
I’ve always had a fascination with the stories I heard growing up as a child, and wanted to find a way to bring these old tales together into an immersive experience which makes exploring and learning about them both fun and engaging. In this way I want to foster curiosity and offer users a captivating journey into the world of old Scandinavian tales.

While the aim is to capture audiences of all ages, the usage of gamified aspects is made to especially draw in youth and young adults who may already be familiar with similar systems. The main goal is to make the rich tapestry of creatures available to people across all ages, and to cater to both newcomers and those well-versed in old nordic folklore.

Mythic North serves as a gateway to the mysterious and captivating creatures of old Scandinavian myths. By not only depicting the creatures, but also the landscapes and cultures surrounding them, the project aims to give the user a deeper and more engaging understanding of the locations these myths were born from. Through hand drawn assets my goal is to provide a cohesive and consistent looking world where the user is able to observe the different creatures in their traditional environments. To further engage the learning experience, each creature also has a gallery showing all the different ways they are depicted throughout Scandinavia to provide the user with a more thorough understanding of the creatures’ stories.