The project began as a collaborative graduate project at the National Film & Television School . According to Torres, the goal was to revive and honor the "hidden art" of Islamic tilemaking, allowing players to discover how complex designs could be born from the simple tools of the era.
The game’s title, Zellige , refers to the intricate geometric mosaic tilework found throughout southern Spain and Morocco. In this meditative simulation, players are tasked with designing single tiles for a nobleman's palace. Once a design is completed, the game’s engine uses mathematical tessellation to replicate the pattern across the palace walls, creating a breathtaking visual of the player’s unique work. A Goal of Cultural Preservation Zellige The Tilemaker of Granada
Relaxing and creative; it prioritizes artistic expression over competitive pressure. The project began as a collaborative graduate project
Medieval Al-Andalus, specifically inspired by the history and architecture of Granada. In this meditative simulation, players are tasked with