Greybox Workflow

Greyboxes are helpful for planning layouts, but you don't need them for every project.

When to Use a Greybox

Use greyboxes when you are:

• Designing a playable level or complex environment
• Planning navigation, combat, or puzzle spaces
• Handing work off to a team that needs a clear layout

Skip greyboxes when you are:

• Prototyping something small/simple
• Exploring mood, lighting, or camera angles
• Creating quick visuals for pitches/reviews

Greyboxing is a Two-Step Process

Step 1 — Create a Digital Layout File

Option A) From an existing top-down image:

Import a PNG/JPG of a top-down layout (sketch, floorplan, Miro diagram), then prompt:

Create a layout diagram from @layout-photo.png

Option B) Draw it in WorldEngen:

Use the built-in drawing tool to sketch the layout.

Step 2 — Generate the Greybox

Once you have a layout file, prompt:

Create a greybox from the layout file

Next Steps

After the greybox exists, move into:

• Concept Art → Image Kits → 3D Models
• Then Build and Edit Your Scene to replace primitives with assets