Studio Template
🏗️ Blueprint: Use this template as a starting framework for setting up your indie studio — customize each section to fit your team and goals.
1. Studio Identity
- Studio Name: [Your Studio Name]
- Tagline: [One sentence describing your studio's vibe]
- Founded: [Date]
- Website: [URL]
2. Team Roles
| Role | Person | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Director | [Name] | Game vision, design decisions, creative oversight |
| Lead Programmer | [Name] | Architecture, core systems, code review |
| Artist | [Name] | Visual assets, UI design, animations |
| Audio Designer | [Name] | Music, SFX, audio integration |
| Producer | [Name] | Schedule, scope, stakeholder communication |
3. Legal Basics
- Register your business entity (LLC recommended for liability protection).
- Draft a simple operating agreement or partnership agreement.
- Define revenue split and IP ownership upfront — in writing.
- Use contracts for any freelance or contractor work.
4. Operational Workflow
- Ideation — Brainstorm, pitch, and validate game concepts.
- Pre-Production — GDD, prototype, vertical slice.
- Production — Sprint-based development with milestone reviews.
- Polish & QA — Bug fixing, playtesting, optimization.
- Launch & Post-Launch — Marketing, release, patches, community.
💡 Pro Tip: Even solo devs benefit from writing a studio charter. It forces you to clarify your goals, scope, and working style before you start building.