Daniel Borkow

Video Game Artist & Designer | Drexel Class of 2024 | Art Director & Game Designer for @Toontown, but any opinions shared are my own.

[Daniel Borkow @DanielBorkow]

Excited to share that I’ll be attending GDC 2025 in San Francisco from March 17th to 21st!

I’m looking forward to exploring insightful panels, making new connections, and catching up with industry friends.

If you’re attending too, feel free to reach out!
#GDC2025 #gamedev

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What an incredible weekend at #ToonFest Columbus! @GalaxyConCMH provided the perfect backdrop for the @Toontown team to celebrate the creativity, passion, and connection that makes this community special.

🪄See you with more ToonFest magic at #GalaxyCon Animate Orlando!🪄

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Excited to be heading to Columbus, Ohio tomorrow for @Toontown Rewritten’s booth at @GalaxyConCMH!

ToonFest has been a huge part of my life, from @ReplayFX 2019, @MomoCon 2023 to #Galaxycon 2024. It’s amazing how much our team has grown!
#ToonFest #ColumbusOhio #gamedev

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Join Maple on a whimsical adventure in 3D puzzle-platformer, Sprouting Spirit: Dream Duo!
As a 3D Environment and Technical Artist I played a vital role in bringing this enchanting world to life.

Check it out on my portfolio: https://t.co/xjhGJMT8x2

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Introducing the Sellbot Resistance Hideout! I was responsible for several of the 3D props, textures, lighting, and overall environment polish.

Check it out on my portfolio:
https://t.co/Dy0iVkTTa5

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Introducing the Boiler Room! As a 3D & Texture Artist on the Sellbot Task Force development team, I helped bring the Boiler Room to life. I was responsible for several of the 3D props and textures in this steamy environment!

Check it out on my portfolio:
https://t.co/PTa1Q2SyK7

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Happy #PortfolioDay! I'm Daniel Borkow, a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Game Design & Production from Drexel University. I am actively seeking full-time 3D art opportunities in the game industry and beyond.

Check out my post on LinkedIn: https://t.co/ihHCt3i69s

[Joey Ziolkowski @JoeyZio_]

Almost 25 years ago, Disney's @Toontown Online was pitched as part of an "Online Theme Park" as imagined here by Bruce Woodside.

Now the "Online Theme Park" is back with their investment in Epic Games. Fun to compare the similarities of these two concepts from two decades apart.

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Excited to join GalaxyCon OKC for ToonFest 2024! After a great time at MomoCon last year, looking forward to this year's celebration! #Toontown #GalaxyCon

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We hope you have a mallet on hand because Toontown RewritTEN just got a whole lot whackier. Step right up to ToonFest: The Great Fanfair in GalaxyCon Oklahoma City! We’d love for YOU to join the festivities!

Get your tickets TODAY at https://t.co/cOVLBb7icA!

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Meet Potted Plant! This flower is not your ordinary pot of soil, they are as bouncy as a trampoline! Potted Plant is here to help Maple and Cornelius glide across large gaps while embarking on the puzzle platforming adventure that is Sprouting Spirit: Dream Duo.

As a 3D and Technical Artist on the Whirly Birds development team, I helped bring Potted Plant to life! I was responsible for the Potted Plant character rig and textures.

Check it out on my portfolio: https://t.co/8A2jFSxCrz

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Meet Cornelius! The best imaginary friend one could ever ask for. He’s a fluffy, huggable creature who’s always got Maple’s back.

As a 3D and Technical Artist on the Whirly Birds development team, I helped bring Cornelius to life! I was responsible for the Cornelius character rig and textures. Huge shoutout to my fellow talented team members who worked alongside me to bring this whimsical world to life!

Check it out on my portfolio:
https://t.co/m1erbZwEje

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I decided to create this fun underwater jellyfish dance simulation using Houdini FX! In the process I explored the use of soft body and hair particles in Houdini FX.

Check it out on my portfolio: https://t.co/Odz4lDM0Rs

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Be careful not to freeze inside these Cold Caller Cubicles! I played a vital role in developing this minigame environment for @Toontown Rewritten's Sellbot Task Force update, launched in December 2021. My primary responsibilities included handling texture art and UV unwrapping for the assets, infusing life and detail into the frosty setting.

Check it out on my portfolio: https://t.co/hKWQ6RWigW

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I designed and developed interactive augmented reality experiences as part of Drexel University's Electrified exhibit on campus. This exhibit commemorates 50 years of the Electric Factory in Philadelphia, and our team paid homage to Pink Floyd's iconic album, "Dark Side of the Moon."

Check it out on my portfolio: https://t.co/2yMnqJic1N

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Introducing Riggy's float, a vibrant centerpiece for Toontown Rewritten's 10-year anniversary Cartoonival Cavalcade!
As Art Director, I led a talented team, overseeing the creation of this "toontastic" spectacle. I was responsible for the model and UV layout, as well as overseeing aspects of the float that were collaborated on by other talented Toontown Rewritten artists.

Check it out on my portfolio: https://t.co/zJnAq7uyKg

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I’m excited to announce that today is the launch of the Cavalcade portion of this year’s Cartoonival update! I served as an art director on this update, working directly on the parade float model and overseeing the addition of various assets added into this year’s in-game Cartoonival event. Hope everyone enjoys the Cartoonival Cavalcade to help celebrate the anniversary of Toontown Rewritten and Toontown on a whole!
https://t.co/hJfLfcTQRn

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Introducing Flounder Finn's Fanciful Fishery! I put a lot of love into this project, and super happy with how it turned out. This fishery was modeled in Autodesk Maya with procedural materials created in Substance 3D Designer. I then took it into Unreal Engine 5, where I used Lumen and applied materials to create the final beauty shot. Shoutout to @Junehs2 for the awesome concept art!
Check it on my portfolio: https://t.co/z0w7sDgGoE

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Today’s the day, the Digital Media Senior Showcase is here! After 9+ months we are finally ready to show off our game Sprouting Spirit: Dream Duo. Huge shoutout to all the hardworking and talented members of our team who made this game a reality, alongside all our advisors and playtesters. Be sure to tune into to the showcase livestream at 2pm: https://t.co/qBjbkpHWmg