ERAGON
While these particular concepts weren't ultimately used, collaborating with Christopher Paolini to
bring them to life was an incredibly exciting creative journey. I’m excited to share my process with you—hope you enjoy
the experience! These are Sigil Concepts and Title Treatment for the Eragon Series.
Dragon + Eldunarí + Palm-Shape “W” Monogram
When Chris and I first began pitching initial concepts, I quickly sketched ideas that incorporated a world
surrounding Eragon. It was a clever approach, and while we wanted to revisit the concept, we aimed for a more elevated,
high-concept interpretation. One key element we focused on was the palm-shaped "W," which subtly holds an
Eldunari in the shape of a heart—a symbolic and meaningful design choice.
The Journey to the World of Eragon
Another aspect of introducing the World of Eragon is to navigate the world around it.
The conception of this piece stems from Chris’ idea to incorporate the map that comes from the book.
As we navigate through this, we can expand different symbolisms that introduces the World of Eragon
as additional aspect of the logo mark. This may be another expansion as we move forward with the project.
Brisingr Comes Full Circle
Incorporating a portion of the Brisingr and forged it into the piece was the inspiration for this concept.
In the midst of all the ideas that we brainstormed, Chris always came back to how important it
was of the relationship between the Dragon and its Rider. The idea is to collect aspects of what is
familiar and recognizable but still create something new.
Eldunarí, the source of consciousness
Eldunarí was used throughout the story and plays a pivotal role in the series. For this concept,
Eldunarí is used as a focal point surrounded by forces that orbits around it as a source of life.
For this first pass, we created different ways to showcase how the Eldunir can be dispersed at will.
Also the idea that paths are formed as Eldunir intersects into the World of Eragon
creating myriads of what can be unique Eldunarya.
The Font Treatment
Creating a custom typeface that can be a stand alone but still gives the essence of the fantasy realm
was key to the creation of these ideas. The exploration will expand as we move forward to the next stages
of building the world that will go alongside with the logo mark.
The type treatment is an essential part to package the entirety of the project.
I sketched out custom type forms that embodies the narrative’s sci-if and fantasy
look with a sprinkle of magic.
