Meow Mensions
Start Date: October 2023
Project Length: 4 months
Team Size: 4 members
My Role: Design of the first scenario and total process of creation of the second scenario
Used Tools: Clip Studio Paint, Photoshop, After Effects, and Adobe Premiere
Synopsis: The story follows Pablo, a curious cat who gains the power to shift dimensions whenever he sneezes. His journey takes him to Rulpea, a world where technology is outlawed, and to Frogtopia, where hyper-intelligent frogs rule after humanity’s extinction. Each sneeze throws him deeper into strange and surreal realities.
Description: This project was created in collaboration with oCubo, an installations company working in Alfândega do Porto. It was my first time contributing to a project of this scale, designing visuals for an intricate projection that encompassed an entire room. The experience was both challenging and unique.
My team faced several setbacks, including time mismanagement by some members. Originally, the project was supposed to include an additional world featuring a giant city and robot, but we couldn’t complete it. Due to these challenges, I ended up taking on more responsibilities than initially planned. Alongside designing and creating the Lab scenario and its variations, my primary role was to conceptualize and design the Rulpea dimension.
Rulpea is inspired by dystopian tales like Fahrenheit 451 and 1984. It depicts a world without technology, with the central scene focusing on a house harboring forbidden tech as police close in around it. The visual style blends 2D and 3D elements: buildings and interiors are rendered in 3D, while the outside environment is in 2D. This contrast highlights the division between the house and the world outside. I also designed the transitions between dimensions, including the iconic opening eye and the falling cat.
Despite the stress, I truly enjoyed working on this project. My favorite moment was experiencing the immersive effect of Rulpea, particularly the sequence where the horses begin running around us. It brought the world to life in an exhilarating way. There are some extra small videos that I decided not to put on this page, due to their quantity and short duration, however, they can still be found on my YouTube channel in the Shorts section.
Youtube Aton Archives Channel Shorts