Creator Package MOST POPULAR

For creators building a prototype. Create a complete visual prototype ready to showcase, test, pitch, and present.

Overview

The Creator Package is designed for creators who have moved beyond the idea stage and are ready to build a professional visual prototype.

This package focuses on transforming concepts into a cohesive and presentable project that can be shared with publishers, communities, collaborators, playtesters, and potential supporters.

Creator is the most popular package because it offers the strongest balance between scope, quality, and value.

What’s Included

Creative Consultation

A discovery session where we explore your project goals, creative vision, and development priorities.

  • Included: Project discussion, Creative direction review, Visual development planning, Reference review, Production recommendations.
  • Limit: One consultation session (up to 60 minutes).

Visual Direction Board

A professionally organized visual reference board that establishes the artistic direction of the project.

  • Included: Color palette suggestions, Art direction references, Visual style references, Design inspiration, Typography inspiration, Overall mood and tone.
  • Purpose: To ensure visual consistency throughout the project.

World Moodboard

A visual representation of the project’s world, setting, and atmosphere.

  • Included: Environment references, Architecture references, Cultural references, Mood exploration, World atmosphere.
  • Purpose: To strengthen immersion and visual cohesion.
  • Important: This is a visual development deliverable and does not include written worldbuilding documentation.

6 Character Full Illustrations

Six fully rendered character illustrations created specifically for the project.

  • Included: Full-color illustrations, Professional presentation quality, Consistent visual style.
  • Limit: 6 characters maximum.
  • Not Included: Character turnaround sheets, Expression sheets, Animation sheets, Rigging assets, Character design documentation.
  • Purpose: To establish the visual identity of the project’s core cast.

20 Card Designs

Twenty professionally designed card examples demonstrating a broader game system.

  • Included: Card layout design, Typography hierarchy, Visual structure, Icon placement, Card presentation.
  • Limit: 20 cards maximum.
  • Important: Card Designs are presentation and prototype assets. Card Designs are not considered unique standalone illustrations. Cards may reuse existing character artwork created within the package. This package does not include a complete production card set.
  • Purpose: To create a convincing and professional visual prototype.

Board Layout Design

A visual mockup showing how the game board may be structured and presented.

  • Included: Board composition, Layout planning, Zone placement, Visual hierarchy.
  • Output: One board layout design.
  • Important: This is a visual presentation asset. This package does not include gameplay design, balancing, or mechanical development.
  • Purpose: To visualize the overall game experience.

Rulebook Preview Design

A professionally designed preview of how the game’s rulebook could appear.

  • Included: Cover page design, Interior page layouts, Typography hierarchy, Visual formatting.
  • Limit: Up to 8 pages.
  • Important: Client provides written content. Salt & Spell designs the presentation and layout. This package does not include rulebook writing.
  • Purpose: To create a polished and professional prototype presentation.

Box Concept Design

A visual concept for the game’s packaging.

  • Included: Front cover concept, Spine concept, Product presentation mockup.
  • Output: One box concept design.
  • Important: This is a presentation asset. Not manufacturing-ready packaging artwork.
  • Purpose: To help visualize the final product.

Project Presentation PDF

A professionally organized presentation document containing all project deliverables.

  • Included: Project overview, Visual direction board, World moodboard, Character illustrations, Card designs, Board layout, Rulebook preview, Box concept.
  • Purpose: To provide a polished presentation suitable for sharing with collaborators, publishers, communities, and future development partners.

Bonus Included

Visual Identity Mini Kit

A lightweight branding package for project consistency.

  • Logo: A primary project logo suitable for presentations and prototype use.
  • Color Palette: A curated color system aligned with the project’s visual direction.
  • Typography Direction: Recommended typography pairing and usage guidance.
  • Purpose: To establish a recognizable and consistent visual identity.

Delivery Timeline & Revision Policy

Delivery Timeline

Estimated delivery: 6–8 Weeks

Timeline may vary depending on project complexity, revision rounds, and response times.

Revision Policy

  • Included: Up to 2 revision rounds per deliverable.
  • Additional revision rounds may require an additional fee.
  • Major scope changes after approval are not included.

Scope & Limitations

Best For

  • Prototype development & publisher pitches
  • Community building & convention showcases
  • Playtesting presentations & indie game creators

Why Choose Creator?

Creator delivers the highest value-to-cost ratio within the Salt & Spell ecosystem.

It includes everything necessary to present a professional visual prototype while remaining significantly more affordable than full-scale visual production.

For most creators, Creator provides everything needed to move from concept to a presentable and convincing prototype.

What Creator Is Not

Creator is a visual prototype development package designed to help creators present their projects professionally and confidently. It is not:

  • Full board game development, gameplay design, or game balancing
  • Manufacturing preparation or production-ready asset creation
  • Complete card production sets or rulebook writing
  • Kickstarter campaign management
All terms and deliverables are subject to the Salt & Spell master services agreement.