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THIRTY THREE

Tech, Art, and Sound Design Docs

In addition to the game design doc, which is put together by the creative director, lead designer, and producer, there are three other essential design documents required, the tech, art, and sound design docs. These three documents are typically generated by their respective leads, and while they are sent in to the producer for review, the producer isn’t necessarily always involved in their creation.

The Art Design Doc (ADD)

Just as the tech design doc structures the plans for technology, the art design doc sets the plans for the approach and creation of all the visual aspects of the game. This goes far beyond just the look, feel, and style of the art, but addresses how it will be created ...

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