Smoke Break! is a 3D stealth puzzle game where you play as Applewood, a living puff of smoke, who’s hungry for a sweet, charred treat.

In this lighthearted adventure, mischief seekers will explore Applewood Factories — a whimsical pie-producing workshop. Cause hilarious hijinks as you delve deeper into this fantastical factory for a deliciously burnt pie!

I am credited on this project as 3D art lead. My role primarily included asset management, standardization and documentation. Smoke Break! was featured at the 2025 USC Games Expo, the winner of the Design category at the Student Achievement in Game Excellence (SAGE) awards, and will be featured at the 2025 Game Devs of Color (GDoc) Expo.

Contributions to the project

• Representation of 3D artwork in art leadership and consultant to 3D artists
• Creation of a modular NPC system that allowed for rapid design of diverse characters
• Implementation and management of assets in-engine
• Creation of Applewood’s cute little head. 🙂