Web Development and Design
EZ Game Art
Building a Hub for Free Game Assets That Actually Works
TL;DR — EZ Game Art is a curated platform for free, high-quality game assets designed for developers, educators, and hobbyists. I built and designed it in one week using Hugo and Bootstrap. The goal: make finding and sharing assets easier, faster, and more enjoyable.
View Site🎮 Overview
As a game developer, I’ve spent years participating in game jams, creating 3D models, and developing tutorials to help others learn. Over time, I noticed a consistent gap: despite the abundance of free game assets online, it was still frustrating to find quality, trustworthy, and well-organized resources.
Most existing asset sites feel outdated, cluttered, or difficult to navigate. They often lack clear descriptions, previews, or useful categorization. This inefficiency wastes valuable time — time that could be better spent creating. I wanted to build something that solved this problem not just for myself, but for the broader game development community.
🎯 The Problem
While free game assets exist, common pain points include:
Poor navigation and searchability that hinder discovery.
Unclear file descriptions, missing previews, or ambiguous formats.
Limited avenues for community contributions or collaboration.
These obstacles make the process of sourcing assets tedious, especially for indie developers, educators, or hobbyists who want to prototype quickly.
💡 The Solution
EZ Game Art is a curated, user-friendly hub that simplifies the asset discovery process while promoting an open-source spirit. My goal was to build a site that is:
Intuitive to explore, with clean UI, pagination, and filters.
Transparent, with each asset clearly labeled by file type and content.
Open to contributions through an integrated submission form, so other artists can share their work with ease.
Streamlined, offering direct downloads via Dropbox links without the need for accounts or third-party plugins.
I intentionally kept the platform simple and accessible, ensuring that users can find what they need quickly without distractions.
👩🎨 My Role
I designed and developed every aspect of the project:
Branding & Identity: Created a visual identity that feels modern, clean, and reliable — a contrast to the outdated feel of many asset repositories.
UX Design: Prioritized usability, ensuring that users can browse, search, and download assets with minimal friction.
Development: Built the platform using Hugo for static site generation, Bootstrap for rapid UI development, and custom CSS to achieve the desired visual style.
Content Creation: Uploaded my own 3D assets and game-ready materials, with plans to continually expand the collection.
Analytics Setup: Implemented tracking to understand which assets are most popular, guiding future uploads and enhancements.
🧩 The Tech Stack
Hugo: For its speed, reliability, and strong performance on static site builds.
Bootstrap: To quickly scaffold a responsive, clean front-end.
Custom CSS: To tailor the branding and visual polish beyond the Bootstrap defaults.
Dropbox: For secure, direct asset downloads.
Google Forms: Integrated for community asset submissions.
This combination allowed me to build and deploy an MVP within a week, focusing on delivering value rather than overcomplicating the technical stack.
🎮 Demo
You can explore a live asset from the platform below.
On the platform, users can:
Browse categorized assets with preview images.
Filter content by asset type or file format.
Download assets directly with no account barriers.
Submit their own assets through a simple form to grow the collection.
📈 The Impact & What I Learned
While still growing, EZ Game Art has already served as a personal archive and resource hub for my tutorials and community. The analytics help me understand what types of assets developers value most, and I plan to continue refining the platform based on that data.
For employers and collaborators, this project demonstrates:
✅ Initiative: I took a real problem I faced and designed a solution from scratch.
✅ Full-Cycle Product Development: From concept to design, build, and iteration, I managed all aspects.
✅ Practical Tech Decision-Making: I used lightweight tools that enabled quick delivery while keeping the door open for future scalability.
✅ User-Centered Design: The platform is simple, accessible, and designed to remove friction for developers.
✅ Community Awareness: I created mechanisms to invite collaboration, reflecting a mindset of open sharing and growth.
✨ Why This Matters
This project reflects how I approach problem-solving as a developer and designer: I recognize friction points, envision practical solutions, and build with usability in mind. It showcases my ability to bring an idea from concept to functional product — blending technical execution, user experience design, and a community-driven mindset.
For employers, this means I can identify needs, build fast without overengineering, and create digital experiences that people actually want to use.
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