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B E A S T G A M E S S E A S O N 2 | P E R S P E C T I V E 1 7 environments. Video game aesthetics felt particularly relevant because they already exist within the DNA of the MrBeast brand. Whether through YouTube content, challenge design, graphics or pacing, there has always been a connection to the language of games. The City became an opportunity to bring that language to life in physical space. We developed a visual identity built around bold geometry, integrated lighting, and a sense of technological optimism. We wanted every wide shot to immediately communicate scale and energy while still feeling cohesive as a world. At the same time, we wanted the City to reward exploration. Contestants weren't merely passing through. They lived there. The environment needed layers. The longer they spent in it, the more it revealed. Designing for Life Inside the Frame There are fundamental differences in the challenges of designing a space for a non- scripted reality competition compared to the more focused needs of a scripted set. Cameras can turn anywhere, and reality story often unfolds in unexpected areas, requiring a design that is effective from all angles, and evokes the types of stories that the producers hope to tell. That reality influenced many of our conversations. The producers wanted contestants to feel rewarded for being there. Instead of emphasizing discomfort, we began thinking about amenities and experiences that would contribute to a sense of excitement and possibility. Pools became social gathering spaces. A premium fitness facility provided a destination for the "Strong" team contestants. A laboratory-inspired lounge environment for the "Smart" team encouraged conversation, strategy, and collaboration. A. FITNESS CENTER. ILLUSTRATION. B. LAB LOUNGE. ILLUSTRATION. C. LIVING QUARTERS EXTERIOR. ILLUSTRATION. D. LIVING QUARTERS INTERIOR. ILLUSTRATION. IILLUSTRATIONS BY SEEN DESIGN. MODELED IN VECTORWORKS AND RENDERED IN C4D. E. THE CITY COMPLETED. SET PHOTO. F. THE CITY COMPLETED. DRONE FOOTAGE DURING MOVE-IN. F