As a 3D artist at Intercept Games, I had the opportunity to work on a variety of heat shields designed to protect players' spacecraft from the intense heat generated by friction during atmospheric re-entry. These heat shields are crucial for surviving the descent onto a planet's surface, featuring a unique effect that makes them appear burnt after reaching certain temperature thresholds.
Video showcasing the burnt effect that the heat shields display when they get heated upon re-entering an atmosphere.
Video showcasing the various smart properties of the Substance Designer material used for the many heat shields in KSP2.