Interview: Amanita Design

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In the second episode of the video interviews of the joint project of Czech Centres and Radio Prague International, Jakub Dvorský, founder, designer, artist and animator of one of the most original Czech studios Amanita Design, will introduce himself. The uniqueness of their games has gained popularity all over the world.

 

AMANITA DESIGN

(2003 / Brno, Prague)

 

The independent development studio was founded by the designer, artist and animator Jakub Dvorský. Amanita Design are known for an emphasis on surreal worlds, subtle humour, handcrafted graphics and audiovisual experience. Their portfolio includes the world-famous Machinarium (2009), the Samorost Series (2003-2016), the comedy game CHUCHEL (2018) and the horror game Happy Game (2021). They are currently working in several small teams on the development of a number of new games for different platforms. Also in development is their dystopian game Phonopolis, which is created from handcrafted cardboard models and its animation is based on a classic hand puppets.

 

Web: amanita-design.net

Facebook: ©amanita.design

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