RIP: Handbook Illustrations by Horacio Boriotti

[TravisWyche]

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name: RIP request
about: Create new illustrations for the RG handbook and brand guide
title: Handbook Illustrations by Horacio Boriotti
labels: RIP
assignees: TW

Project Submitted By

Travis Wyche (TW)

Summary

This proposal seeks funding to commission Horacio Boriotti, artist of the Gitcoin Moloch coordination comics, to produce a set of illustrations that will align with RaidGuild’s brand refresh and recent handbook rewrite. These illustrations will provide consistency, elevate the handbook’s visual appeal, and replace outdated 8-bit pixel art. Deliverables include character designs for RaidGuild roles, profile portraits, and combat scenes inspired by vintage D&D Dungeon Master Guides. The illustrations will also be utilized across the RaidGuild website, handbook, and public-facing content.

Why should we build this?

This project addresses several critical needs:

1. Support for the Brand Refresh:
   A coherent and updated illustration style will complement the ongoing brand refresh, replacing disparate and conflicting design elements.

2. Enhance the Handbook:
   The handbook rewrite removed outdated and confusing visual elements. Adding new, high-quality illustrations will make the handbook more visually appealing and cohesive.

3. Unify Illustration Direction:
   RaidGuild has historically used a variety of illustration styles, leading to inconsistency. This project will distill a unified illustration language to encourage productive iteration on RaidGuild’s visual identity.

4. Boost Engagement:
   The new illustrations will allow us to showcase RaidGuild’s lore and characters on social channels, fostering fun engagement and drawing attention to the guild.

5. Reconnect with RaidGuild’s Legacy:
   This project closes the loop back to the RaidGuild comic released at ETHDenver (2022) and strengthens our connection to the comic book series and its associated lore.

Anything else you'd like to add?

The art direction will be informed by vintage D&D Dungeon Master Handbooks, drawing inspiration from illustrations such as those used in the RaidGuild x DecentDAO beer release this past summer. The work will be art directed by TW and executed by Horatio.

Raid Party Skills Needed

• Art Direction
• Content Coordination
• Design

Cost (in USD)

$1,000
This amount will be paid upfront to secure Horatio’s availability and signal the start of the project. 100% of the funds will be used to compensate Horatio. TW will art direct as a sacrifice to the guild. Expected turnaround is one month or less, depending on Horatio's other professional obligations.

Deliverables:

1. 10 Character Designs:

   • Full-body illustrations of 10 RaidGuild roles.
   • Profile picture (PFP) portraits for each role to replace the existing 8-bit pixel art.

2. 5 Full Scene Illustrations:

   • Depictions of RaidGuild characters in combat with Moloch.
   • Scenes inspired by vintage D&D visuals.

Timeline:

• Work to begin immediately upon funding approval.
• Completion targeted by early Q1 2025.
• Re-evaluation of the project’s value and feedback collection from raiders to inform potential future proposals.

[ChialiT]

I think this is great idea.
Could we make sure that the end result can be modular and reusable in various forms?