Shadowlands introduced players to the afterlife of the Warcraft universe. Strange realms, powerful factions, and looming conflict. This global poster series focused on key characters from the expansion and was designed for high-traffic transit placements.
I’m especially proud of this series for an unexpected reason… The posters kept getting stolen from the metro displays.
How It Started
Background
The assignment was to create a global poster series that introduced the major characters of Shadowlands to both longtime Warcraft players and new audiences. The posters needed to translate the expansion’s layered themes of afterlife realms, ruling factions, and rising conflict into bold, readable visuals suited for high-traffic transit environments.
Category/Graphic Design
How It Was Made
Skills
Art Direction Brainstorming Creative Strategy Layout Design Print Design Typography Production Prep Press Check Collaboration
Tools
Photoshop InDesign
Who Made It Possible
Collaborators
Jorge Calleja Michael Carrillo Erik Jensen Caroline Wu Bonti
What makes packaging worth saving?
GRAV’s original packaging was practical, but it lacked the personality to match the company’s innovative products. We set out to create a system of packaging that would jump off the shelves and that customers would want to keep.
Full Collection
PuSHING THE STYLE FURTHER
The success of the initial designs led to a request for more poster concepts, but the project couldn’t move forward once it became clear the budget wouldn’t be expanded beyond the original ask. Below is my initial exploration into the new direction.