“I read the first book in French, and consequently missed the writing style and overall mood,” says Simon Goinard of Frank Herbert’s 1965 book (Image credit: Simon Goinard) In the same way, the endless Star Destroyer intro helps to emphasise the size of the emperor’s power, and therefore the protagonist’s challenge.” Practical appeal “In Dune, the sheer size of the sandworm was so impactful it really helped to create a ‘David vs Goliath’ underdog relationship. “Back then, movies knew how to build tension, without showing the full creature right away,” enthuses Jordan Lamarre-Wan (opens in new tab), lead concept artist on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. This design philosophy has influenced my entire career as a concept artist, and what I try to instil in my team as an art director.” Every piece of the design has a purpose it can be mechanical, cultural or even personal to the character, but nothing is done without a reason. “The design of the Freman stillsuit is a perfect example of function blending seamlessly with aesthetics. “I was told to read Dune by my godmother Shelley, who was a huge sci-fi fan,” says Devon Cady-Lee (Image credit: Devon Cady-Lee)
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