Motion

SOFT MACHINES

Hard surfaces. Soft behaviour.

CLIENT

Personal exploration

ROLE

Art Direction, 3D & Motion

DELIVERABLES

Visual studies, Stills

YEAR

2026

THE IDEA

THE IDEA

An exploration of opposing materials: polished chrome meets tactile rubber. Interlocking forms turn a simple loop into an expressive visual system, designed to feel physical, fluid and slightly unexpected.

An exploration of opposing materials: polished chrome meets tactile rubber. Interlocking forms turn a simple loop into an expressive visual system, designed to feel physical, fluid and slightly unexpected.

BEHIND THE PROJECT

01 / THE BRIEF

Explore the tension between a soft character silhouette and a hard, manufactured environment. Give the image personality without relying on a long narrative.

02 / THE APPROACH

Rounded forms sit against precise architectural lines. I used low-key lighting, reflective finishes and red accents to guide attention, testing wide compositions alongside more intimate details.

03 / THE OUTCOME

A WORLD,
BROUGHT TOGETHER.

A character-focused image series with a consistent visual language across hero compositions and supporting studies. Each frame can stand alone while contributing to the same world.

CONCEPT, DESIGN & ART DIRECTION — ALEX VALE

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