The student conducted a survey that suggested making a vintage sword. They were inspired by games like King's Quest, Legend of Zelda, and King of Fighters that feature swords. Someone recommended setting the sword in a jungle or graveyard because it would be difficult to find. The student created a mood board and chose a sword drawing to place in a graveyard setting with a zombie hand sticking out. They made a mind map to summarize the sword's background and alternatives. Games like Black Ops 2 were similar in style due to featuring zombies. The student also researched game design from a book to learn about different styles.