Miguel Nogueira / Concept Artist
@menog.bsky.social
Concept Artist working in video games, film, entertainment, through the magic of storytelling and design alchemy.
🪐 menogcreative.com
🪐 menogcreative.com
In this alien concept design, I aimed to incorporate the concept into a scene with game design context. Designed UI elements and a dialogue box in Photoshop. Sculpted in ZBrush, rendered in KeyShot, finalized in Photoshop.
#conceptart #gameart #gamedev #UI #ZBrush
#conceptart #gameart #gamedev #UI #ZBrush
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In this alien concept design, I aimed to incorporate the concept into a scene with game design context. Designed UI elements and a dialogue box in Photoshop. Sculpted in ZBrush, rendered in KeyShot, finalized in Photoshop.
#conceptart #gameart #gamedev #UI #ZBrush
#conceptart #gameart #gamedev #UI #ZBrush
A new article is up this week! ➡️ https://www.menogcreative.com/design-blog/marvelous-designer-for-realistic-fashion-concepts
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Find out how Marvelous Designer, a tool initially designed for Fashion Design, can help you concept characters for games and film.
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Find out how Marvelous Designer, a tool initially designed for Fashion Design, can help you concept characters for games and film.
November 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
A new article is up this week! ➡️ https://www.menogcreative.com/design-blog/marvelous-designer-for-realistic-fashion-concepts
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Find out how Marvelous Designer, a tool initially designed for Fashion Design, can help you concept characters for games and film.
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Find out how Marvelous Designer, a tool initially designed for Fashion Design, can help you concept characters for games and film.
Re-rendered an old project, incorporating a character in a new environment to explore how it changes the interpretation. Focused on details like the mech arm design, jacket textures, and 3D base paint. Revisiting these aspects to give them the attention they deserve.
#ConceptArt #GameArt #3DArt
#ConceptArt #GameArt #3DArt
November 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Re-rendered an old project, incorporating a character in a new environment to explore how it changes the interpretation. Focused on details like the mech arm design, jacket textures, and 3D base paint. Revisiting these aspects to give them the attention they deserve.
#ConceptArt #GameArt #3DArt
#ConceptArt #GameArt #3DArt
Some cover art I did a while ago for presenting my character design better. Ended up not using it; but it was fun to make.
See the full project: www.menogcreative.com
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#gameart #gamedev #conceptart #nuthinbutmech
See the full project: www.menogcreative.com
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#gameart #gamedev #conceptart #nuthinbutmech
October 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Some cover art I did a while ago for presenting my character design better. Ended up not using it; but it was fun to make.
See the full project: www.menogcreative.com
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#gameart #gamedev #conceptart #nuthinbutmech
See the full project: www.menogcreative.com
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#gameart #gamedev #conceptart #nuthinbutmech
A new article is up this week! ➡️ https://www.menogcreative.com/design-blog/art-discord-community
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Discover Miguel Nogueira’s dynamic Discord community, where concept art, creativity, and community collide.
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Discover Miguel Nogueira’s dynamic Discord community, where concept art, creativity, and community collide.
October 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
A new article is up this week! ➡️ https://www.menogcreative.com/design-blog/art-discord-community
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Discover Miguel Nogueira’s dynamic Discord community, where concept art, creativity, and community collide.
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Discover Miguel Nogueira’s dynamic Discord community, where concept art, creativity, and community collide.
A new article is up this week! ➡️ https://www.menogcreative.com/design-blog/designing-original-characters-for-games
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Creating relatable characters is essential for engaging your audience. This article expands on the subject with an aim of balancing originality and familiarity.
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Creating relatable characters is essential for engaging your audience. This article expands on the subject with an aim of balancing originality and familiarity.
October 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A new article is up this week! ➡️ https://www.menogcreative.com/design-blog/designing-original-characters-for-games
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Creating relatable characters is essential for engaging your audience. This article expands on the subject with an aim of balancing originality and familiarity.
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Creating relatable characters is essential for engaging your audience. This article expands on the subject with an aim of balancing originality and familiarity.
Key frame art concept for a character I designed. I envisioned that the extended arm could assist in sword range during combat and enable shooting over alleyways and corners without compromising his cover.
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#archillect #nuthinbutmech #cyberpunk #nftart
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#archillect #nuthinbutmech #cyberpunk #nftart
October 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Key frame art concept for a character I designed. I envisioned that the extended arm could assist in sword range during combat and enable shooting over alleyways and corners without compromising his cover.
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#archillect #nuthinbutmech #cyberpunk #nftart
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#archillect #nuthinbutmech #cyberpunk #nftart
Created a key frame concept art featuring a character design with four arms. The idea: 2 arms for the gun, 2 for tasks like throwing med kits, reloading, and sprinting—perfect for a shooter game.
#ConceptArt #GameDesign #FreelanceArtist #VideoGames #CharacterDesign
#ConceptArt #GameDesign #FreelanceArtist #VideoGames #CharacterDesign
October 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Created a key frame concept art featuring a character design with four arms. The idea: 2 arms for the gun, 2 for tasks like throwing med kits, reloading, and sprinting—perfect for a shooter game.
#ConceptArt #GameDesign #FreelanceArtist #VideoGames #CharacterDesign
#ConceptArt #GameDesign #FreelanceArtist #VideoGames #CharacterDesign
A new article is up this week! ➡️ https://www.menogcreative.com/design-blog/work-life-balance-for-designers
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Discover how engaging in surfing and skateboarding can boost your creativity and enhance your design skills. (No clickbait)
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Discover how engaging in surfing and skateboarding can boost your creativity and enhance your design skills. (No clickbait)
October 14, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A new article is up this week! ➡️ https://www.menogcreative.com/design-blog/work-life-balance-for-designers
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Discover how engaging in surfing and skateboarding can boost your creativity and enhance your design skills. (No clickbait)
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Discover how engaging in surfing and skateboarding can boost your creativity and enhance your design skills. (No clickbait)
A new article is up this week! ➡️ https://www.menogcreative.com/design-blog/top-tips-for-staying-productive-as-freelancer
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Join me as we explore the secrets to being a productive freelancer in the remote work landscape.
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Join me as we explore the secrets to being a productive freelancer in the remote work landscape.
October 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A new article is up this week! ➡️ https://www.menogcreative.com/design-blog/top-tips-for-staying-productive-as-freelancer
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Join me as we explore the secrets to being a productive freelancer in the remote work landscape.
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Join me as we explore the secrets to being a productive freelancer in the remote work landscape.
Character Design made in Zbrush and Photoshop, for a Personal Project.
What's cooler than a cyberpunk character with a mechanical skull for a head?
#nftart #nuthinbutmech #art #conceptart
What's cooler than a cyberpunk character with a mechanical skull for a head?
#nftart #nuthinbutmech #art #conceptart
October 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Character Design made in Zbrush and Photoshop, for a Personal Project.
What's cooler than a cyberpunk character with a mechanical skull for a head?
#nftart #nuthinbutmech #art #conceptart
What's cooler than a cyberpunk character with a mechanical skull for a head?
#nftart #nuthinbutmech #art #conceptart
When I share my character design process, people often say, "So, basically, you created a person." It’s humbling to realize that creating a character is all about making something feel real, it sounds really simple, yet we complicate.
#CharacterDesign #GameArt #ConceptArt #FreelanceArtist #GameDev
#CharacterDesign #GameArt #ConceptArt #FreelanceArtist #GameDev
October 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
When I share my character design process, people often say, "So, basically, you created a person." It’s humbling to realize that creating a character is all about making something feel real, it sounds really simple, yet we complicate.
#CharacterDesign #GameArt #ConceptArt #FreelanceArtist #GameDev
#CharacterDesign #GameArt #ConceptArt #FreelanceArtist #GameDev
A new article is up this week! ➡️ https://www.menogcreative.com/design-blog/mastering-cinematic-illustration
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Discover the art of building anticipation in your visual work. Learn how to use shapes, perspective, and rhythm to create suspenseful and engaging visuals.
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Discover the art of building anticipation in your visual work. Learn how to use shapes, perspective, and rhythm to create suspenseful and engaging visuals.
September 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
A new article is up this week! ➡️ https://www.menogcreative.com/design-blog/mastering-cinematic-illustration
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Discover the art of building anticipation in your visual work. Learn how to use shapes, perspective, and rhythm to create suspenseful and engaging visuals.
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Discover the art of building anticipation in your visual work. Learn how to use shapes, perspective, and rhythm to create suspenseful and engaging visuals.
A new article is here this week! ➡️ https://www.menogcreative.com/design-blog/how-design-relates-to-skate
Explore how skateboarding techniques mirror the design process, highlighting the importance of precision, timing, and embracing the journey.
Explore how skateboarding techniques mirror the design process, highlighting the importance of precision, timing, and embracing the journey.
September 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
A new article is here this week! ➡️ https://www.menogcreative.com/design-blog/how-design-relates-to-skate
Explore how skateboarding techniques mirror the design process, highlighting the importance of precision, timing, and embracing the journey.
Explore how skateboarding techniques mirror the design process, highlighting the importance of precision, timing, and embracing the journey.
I’m a geek for creating art with a mathematical approach. In this personal project, I used repeating shapes to reflect the character’s essence. The horned mask & scythe mirror his werewolf nature, while the eye motif symbolizes vision & premonition.
#ConceptArt #GameArt #FreelanceArtist #Artstation
#ConceptArt #GameArt #FreelanceArtist #Artstation
September 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I’m a geek for creating art with a mathematical approach. In this personal project, I used repeating shapes to reflect the character’s essence. The horned mask & scythe mirror his werewolf nature, while the eye motif symbolizes vision & premonition.
#ConceptArt #GameArt #FreelanceArtist #Artstation
#ConceptArt #GameArt #FreelanceArtist #Artstation
Jimi Hendrix, stoner rock, and cowboys all share a theme of rebellion, adventure, and freedom. These motifs that carry the message, shape my approach to character design, delivering the experience of freedom players seek. The right art will connect with your audience.
#GameDesign #CharacterDesign
#GameDesign #CharacterDesign
September 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Jimi Hendrix, stoner rock, and cowboys all share a theme of rebellion, adventure, and freedom. These motifs that carry the message, shape my approach to character design, delivering the experience of freedom players seek. The right art will connect with your audience.
#GameDesign #CharacterDesign
#GameDesign #CharacterDesign
A new article is up this week! ➡️ https://www.menogcreative.com/design-blog/using-depth-psychology-in-character-design
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Discover the transformative power of Jungian psychology in concept art. Learn how to unleash archetypes, harness symbols & create emotionally resonant art
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Discover the transformative power of Jungian psychology in concept art. Learn how to unleash archetypes, harness symbols & create emotionally resonant art
September 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A new article is up this week! ➡️ https://www.menogcreative.com/design-blog/using-depth-psychology-in-character-design
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Discover the transformative power of Jungian psychology in concept art. Learn how to unleash archetypes, harness symbols & create emotionally resonant art
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Discover the transformative power of Jungian psychology in concept art. Learn how to unleash archetypes, harness symbols & create emotionally resonant art
Designing NPCs for an Old West setting, each with a unique look to capture the era's rugged essence. This series highlights how character design and behavior drive player engagement within a saloon setting.
#GameArt #NPCDesign #CharacterDesign #OldWest #GameDev
#GameArt #NPCDesign #CharacterDesign #OldWest #GameDev
September 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Designing NPCs for an Old West setting, each with a unique look to capture the era's rugged essence. This series highlights how character design and behavior drive player engagement within a saloon setting.
#GameArt #NPCDesign #CharacterDesign #OldWest #GameDev
#GameArt #NPCDesign #CharacterDesign #OldWest #GameDev
Robot bust sculpted in Zbrush. Was referencing bugs a lot and re-skinning them hard-surface for conceptualizing this one.
#nftart #art #archillect
#nftart #art #archillect
September 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Robot bust sculpted in Zbrush. Was referencing bugs a lot and re-skinning them hard-surface for conceptualizing this one.
#nftart #art #archillect
#nftart #art #archillect
Some ZBrush sketches experimenting with a robot arm design that splits in two. The concept is for a weaponized arm with a sniper rifle emerging from within—mixing functionality and stealth.
#gameart #conceptart #robotdesign #zbrush #weaponconcept
#gameart #conceptart #robotdesign #zbrush #weaponconcept
September 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Some ZBrush sketches experimenting with a robot arm design that splits in two. The concept is for a weaponized arm with a sniper rifle emerging from within—mixing functionality and stealth.
#gameart #conceptart #robotdesign #zbrush #weaponconcept
#gameart #conceptart #robotdesign #zbrush #weaponconcept
Character design concept for Vector Strike. Focused on deepening character personalities, storytelling, and assisting 3D with orthographics. A fresh take on Rocket League—with human characters.
Client: Chamo Games
Concept Art: Me
#characterdesign #conceptart #characterconceptart
Client: Chamo Games
Concept Art: Me
#characterdesign #conceptart #characterconceptart
August 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Character design concept for Vector Strike. Focused on deepening character personalities, storytelling, and assisting 3D with orthographics. A fresh take on Rocket League—with human characters.
Client: Chamo Games
Concept Art: Me
#characterdesign #conceptart #characterconceptart
Client: Chamo Games
Concept Art: Me
#characterdesign #conceptart #characterconceptart
A few robotic arms I sketched on paper & brought to life in Zbrush. I’ve developed a passion for meticulously designing every mech detail to be both functional & visually appealing.
Featured by @80lv! Quick tutorial on my site: www.menogcreative.com
#hightechlowlife #gameart #conceptart #nftart
Featured by @80lv! Quick tutorial on my site: www.menogcreative.com
#hightechlowlife #gameart #conceptart #nftart
August 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
A few robotic arms I sketched on paper & brought to life in Zbrush. I’ve developed a passion for meticulously designing every mech detail to be both functional & visually appealing.
Featured by @80lv! Quick tutorial on my site: www.menogcreative.com
#hightechlowlife #gameart #conceptart #nftart
Featured by @80lv! Quick tutorial on my site: www.menogcreative.com
#hightechlowlife #gameart #conceptart #nftart
I love designing all the little details that you wouldn’t otherwise notice in the final concept. Designing the inner workings of something, even if people may not fully see it, helps me understand how things work, which in turn makes them more believable.
Find more work at www.menogcreative.com
Find more work at www.menogcreative.com
August 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I love designing all the little details that you wouldn’t otherwise notice in the final concept. Designing the inner workings of something, even if people may not fully see it, helps me understand how things work, which in turn makes them more believable.
Find more work at www.menogcreative.com
Find more work at www.menogcreative.com
A lot can be achieved in concept art by painting over a 3D model. Sometimes, rendering in 3D isn’t efficient—setting up render engines, UV mapping, and retopology can be too time-consuming. A viewport screenshot works just fine for mixing 2D and 3D effectively.
#gameart #3Dart #CGart #nuthinbutmech
#gameart #3Dart #CGart #nuthinbutmech
August 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A lot can be achieved in concept art by painting over a 3D model. Sometimes, rendering in 3D isn’t efficient—setting up render engines, UV mapping, and retopology can be too time-consuming. A viewport screenshot works just fine for mixing 2D and 3D effectively.
#gameart #3Dart #CGart #nuthinbutmech
#gameart #3Dart #CGart #nuthinbutmech
I helped a client improve their Pitch by replacing AI with Human Expertise.
This character looked more like a superhero than a "Detective in a Sci-Fi Universe" they wanted - I showed them how to fix that by painting over their image.
Find more work, free tips and insights: menogcreative.com
This character looked more like a superhero than a "Detective in a Sci-Fi Universe" they wanted - I showed them how to fix that by painting over their image.
Find more work, free tips and insights: menogcreative.com
August 19, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I helped a client improve their Pitch by replacing AI with Human Expertise.
This character looked more like a superhero than a "Detective in a Sci-Fi Universe" they wanted - I showed them how to fix that by painting over their image.
Find more work, free tips and insights: menogcreative.com
This character looked more like a superhero than a "Detective in a Sci-Fi Universe" they wanted - I showed them how to fix that by painting over their image.
Find more work, free tips and insights: menogcreative.com