Creative Bloq interviews Foundation concept artist, Stephan Martiniere.

They discuss the creative process from inception to end result and some of the challenges that entails.

For example, with the sci-fi space becomes increasingly crowded, it likewise becomes much more difficult to create a unique aesthetic for a franchise.

Apple's real world design aesthetic of clean simplicity influenced some of Foundation's concept art.

Interestingly he details that his creative process springboards off of real world trends in fashion, architecture and technology and that the key to success is to create something which looks compelling, rather than just believable.

References

Dean, Ian (October 7, 2021). Foundation: How Apple design influenced the hit TV series. Creative Bloq. [Image source]