Meet Igor Kovalov, The Visionary Behind Devoted Studios X Nike’s Airphoria in Fortnite

What started as a shooter game has blossomed into a sprawling service-based universe where creativity knows no bounds! 

Meet,  Igor Kovalov, contracted as Art Director at Devoted Studios, discusses the unique collaboration between Nike and Fortnite through the Airphoria project. Kovalov shares that Fortnite continually evolves, offering fresh content to keep players coming back for more. Think of it as a playground where anything is possible.

Igor spills the beans on the exciting collaboration between Nike and Fortnite through the vibrant Airphoria project.

Project Challenges and Workflow

Igor describes working on Airphoria as a big challenge but also exciting. The team kicked things off by building prototypes and testing different levels to make sure the game was fun for everyone, from casual players to those who play a lot. They also focused on designing 3D assets and lighting, using early concepts to shape the game’s look and feel.

Art Direction Role

Igor made sure that everything in the game met Nike’s standards. This meant staying in close touch with Nike’s team to make sure their vision was clear and that the Nike brand was visible throughout the game.

Development Challenges

The project had five different gameplay segments, including one that played with perspective in a wild, cyberpunk world. The team worked hard to design this level so players could easily understand where to go, even in a chaotic environment. They ended up creating a design that felt like an open corridor, guiding players through the experience.

Igor encourages everyone to jump into Airphoria in Fortnite. He and his team at Devoted Studios are proud of what they’ve created and believe it’s a really unique project.

The article was previously published on uainfo.org.