Fix it Faucet

Skills Used:

  • 2D Animation
  • Vector Art
  • Character Design
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January 31, 2020 - February 2, 2020

This game was made in 48 hours for Global Game Jam 2020 with 2 friends. The prompt was "repair", and since we started late we decided to make a simple puzzle game that randomly generates puzzles for endless gameplay. I did all of the art once again, and together the three of us came up with Fix it Faucet!

Art Assets

gif of a girl nodding in thought layout of multiple pipes icon for the game, the same girl giving a thumbs up

Process

Character Design

Since there wasn't very much time to experiment with different characters, I gave myself 30 minutes to come up with a character that would be quirky and interesting while not distracting players from the puzzle. I wanted her to be like a cute mascot that almost cheers on players, and I also wanted her to be a plumber to enhance the pipes theme. Originally we wanted to incorporate a plunger into her design as a gag, but when the faucet pigtails were proposed again, we unanimously agreed they were cuter. The character's name is Pipp.

concept sketches of pipp first sketch of pipp

Vector Art

I had never done much work in vector art before, but when it was time to make an icon for the game, I decided to give it a shot. I used the Vectornator app on the ipad alongside Procreate to sketch and create the finished icon of Pipp.

the games icon