'Miyamoto: The Path of the Five Rings' Video Game Teaser Site.

Miyamoto Musashi (1584–1645) was a legendary Japanese swordsman, philosopher, and strategist, best known for his undefeated record in sword duels. I wanted to create a (fictional) game teaser site, based on the motifs and aesthetic of Edo Period Japan, one which mimicked the dynamics of modern game-play using cutting-edge AI tools, code, and multimedia.

Most, if not all, video game teaser sites are surprisingly static. A huge opportunity exists to create a more immersive "game-like" and dynamic site to build hype around the product pre-launch and boost presales. 

As a total Japanophile, I was inspired by the artwork of the early Edo period, for its limited color palettes, sparse use of elements, and balanced compositions. I wanted to constrain my designs to be historically accurate, providing a subtle element of education about the fascinating deep history of Japan. 

Scroll interactions are utilized in many of today's best web designs, I think for good reason, because they provide a user-paced dynamic interaction that can feel like unexpected magic.