Cowboy dello Spazio is a tabletop RPG project developed as the final deliverable for the Graphic Design for RPG course, taught by Claudio Serena. The game captures the soul of cult-classic space westerns, blending the gritty atmosphere of frontier noir with the improvisational energy of a jazz jam session.
For this exercise, I designed the handbook layout, a character sheet optimised for fast play, a product sheet, and a social media advertisement.
The design challenge was to balance two opposing worlds: the dusty feel of a Western and the Futuristic high-tech interface. To obtain this:
- I implemented a dual-tone typographic approach, using a Western serif font for narrative elements and a futuristic typeface for technical game data.
- The colours are only Black and Crimson Red, utilising grunge textures to evoke a
“lived-in” universe. - The illustrations’ aesthetic features a curated blend of anime visuals and digital paintings, bridging nostalgia and modern tabletop gaming.
- Finally, I developed a comprehensive design system to ensure a cohesive identity across all touchpoints.
