Juan Higuera Gomez is a concept designer for video games, whose expertise spans environment design for both fantasy and sci-fi gaming worlds. In this episode, he shares his journey through the evolving landscape of game development, offering insights into the delicate balance between artistic passion and professional demands. He candidly discusses the shift in gaming from passion-driven projects to profit-focused development, the challenges facing both self-taught artists and formally educated creators, and how global talent is reshaping the industry.Juan explores how environment design tells stories through immersive spaces, the crucial differences between functional and purely aesthetic design choices, and the distinct approaches needed for sci-fi versus fantasy worlds. Whether you're an aspiring concept artist, game developer, or creative professional, this conversation reveals the importance of putting love into your work, the impact of unique artistic vision, and how genuine creativity remains the element that AI cannot replicate.#conceptart #gamedevelopment #environmentdesign #gaming #creativeprocess #scifi #fantasy #videogames