Q: Were there certain details about this set that were important to you to feature in the
packaging art?
A:I really wanted to showcase all of the little details that the model designers included. This is one
of the biggest sets in our LEGO
®
Star Wars
assortment, but it’s essentially made up of a bunch of
smaller rooms with all sorts of references to the movies. I especially love the new addition in the
trash compactor room that allows the dianoga to stick its head up through the floor!
Q: The scenes that take place within the Death Star are seminal moments in the
Star Wars
movies. How did you decide which scenes to recreate for the packaging art?
A: We tried to recreate as many scenes as we could for the packaging. However, since the Death
Star has so many rooms, it wasn’t possible to include every scene we wanted, so we tried to stick
with the most iconic and memorable scenes that we could. Most are references from “Episode IV:
A New Hope” though my favorite one might be the Lightsaber duel between Darth Vader and Luke
Skywalker in the Emperor’s throne room from “Episode VI: Return of the Jedi”.
Q: What do you enjoy most about the design process?
A: By far my favorite part of the design process is final photography. In the digital age, a lot of
companies have transitioned over to using 3D renders for their packaging; however we still shoot
photos of the actual product. I have a background in photography, so getting to go to these photo
shoots is a very fun time for me. With all the gear and camera equipment around, I feel like a kid
in a candy store! It can get hectic, as there are a lot of things going on all at once, but the team
at Atwater Studios make it an awesome experience. Thanks to Joey, Tim, and Victor for all of your
help over the years!
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