Dane Hallett

Friday 10/23, 12:30PM-1:30PM

Weyland-Yutani: Designing for Science Fiction Worlds

Room 209-210 | Steven Messing | David Vyle Levy | Crystal-Jade Vaughan | Dane Hallett

Step inside the dark, industrial worldbuilding of one of science fiction’s most iconic corporations. ‘Weyland-Yutani: Designing for Science Fiction Worlds’ brings together concept designers whose work has helped shape the visual language of Weyland-Yutani, defined by its retro-futuristic costumes, spacecraft, machinery, corporate industrial design, and brutalist, utilitarian aesthetics.

Expect a deep dive into process, inspiration, and the enduring appeal of dystopian corporate futures. Featuring design work from Alien: Romulus, Predator: Badlands, Prometheus and Alien: Covenant.

Sunday 10/25, 1:30PM-2:30PM

The Art of Predator Badlands

Ballroom G | Matt Allsopp | Benjamin Last | Crystal-Jade Vaughan | Dane Hallett

A deep dive into the art of the mech, worldbuilding, and costume design of the hit movie, featuring key designers from the film whose work spans environment art, creature design, industrial design, alien flora and fauna, and the visual language that defines its world.