Drop Dead was a valuable learning experience that helped me better understand the importance of communication, clarity, and visual alignment within a team. While the project faced some challenges—such as occasional miscommunication and a lack of clearly defined design goals—I used these moments to improve how I collaborate across disciplines. For instance, when an unexpected yellow overlay appeared on my UI implementation in-game, I worked closely with the team to troubleshoot and discuss potential solutions, which sharpened my problem-solving and communication skills even when a fix wasn’t immediately found.Artistically, this project pushed me to reevaluate my approach to texturing. Early on, my work leaned too realistic for the game’s playful, cartoony style. This mismatch motivated me to study stylization more deeply and move away from overreliance on premade materials. I began experimenting with hand-painted touches and more intentional use of texture maps, which significantly improved the cohesion of my later work. Overall, Drop Dead helped me grow not just as an artist, but as a more thoughtful and adaptive team member—someone who learns from creative setbacks and is committed to continuous improvement.