Paradise Paws: A Pixar Up Inspired Land

Paradise Paws is a themed land inspired by Pixar’s Up, reimagining Paradise Falls as a dog-run adventure destination. After Carl inherits the Spirit of Adventure and Muntz’s canine crew, he—alongside Russell, Dug, and the Wilderness Explorers—helps the dogs build a thriving community at the Falls. Some pups find forever homes, while others return to create a one-of-a-kind tourist outpost: part sanctuary, part adventure park, and fully operated by dogs.

Guests can explore the land by earning Wilderness Explorer badges, adopting pups, hiking to Carl’s iconic house, taking scenic flights on the Spirit of Adventure, and dining at dog-owned food shacks—all infused with heartfelt humor and the spirit of discovery.

Project Goals & Skills Practiced:

Developed a method to create circular forms using scale and rotation tools

Practiced core SketchUp tools including move, rotate, tag organization, and duplication for asset variety

Built modular base structures and iterated them for visual diversity

Designed original, more complex models for IP-specific icons such as the Spirit of Adventure blimp and Carl’s house

Added character-based details and environmental storytelling through set dressing, scenic elements, and Easter eggs

This project blends storytelling, environmental design, and 3D modeling to reimagine a beloved world with new life—and plenty of dogs.