Island Designer Construction Permit
TheIsland Designer Construction Permit (also known as simplyIsland Designer) is a permit inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons that allows the player to customize their deserted island however they want. The app comes with two default functions: tools for landscaping and waterscaping, and an option to clear items around the player and move them to the recycle box inResident Services.
After achieving a three-starisland rating and attendingK.K. Slider's performance thenext day, the player will receive the Island Designer app onNookPhone fromTom Nook. However, if a player that has already received the Island Designer app from a developed island moves to a new island, the Island Designer app is available from the start. When the app is opened, the player changes into a white construction hat with theNook Inc. logo on it. By default, the player can place and curve pathways; they can also switch to thecliff construction permit to add or remove cliffs or thewaterscaping permit to add or remove rivers, ponds, and waterfalls. The cliff construction and waterscaping permits are unlocked separately for
6,000Nook Miles each.
Permits[edit]
Paths[edit]
Two paths, grass and dirt, are available after unlocking the Island Designer app; more styles like brick and stone are available in exchange for Nook Miles. The player must be on a grass tile to use the tool, with the sole exception of the Custom Design path, which can be used anywhere. Once selected, the player will wipe the ground and immediately place down a path.
The player can remove a path either by using the Grass path or by wiping it away using the same path type. Paths can also be rounded if the path is on the edge of a perpendicular pathway.
'Soft' paths such as grass, dirt, dark dirt, and sand paths will allow dig spots and flowers to spawn/spread, while 'hard' ones such as stone, brick, arched tile, terra-cotta, wooden paths or any custom designs will prevent any digging or planting of flowers on them, as well as preventing destroyedrocks from spawning. This can be used to contain the spread of flowers, as well as helping direct rocks to spawn in a certain area.
List of paths[edit]
| Type | Image | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Grass |  | Default |
| Dirt |  | Default |
| Stone |  | Nook Miles Redemption for 2,000Nook Miles |
| Brick |  | Nook Miles Redemption for 2,000Nook Miles |
| Dark dirt |  | Nook Miles Redemption for 2,000Nook Miles |
| Arched tile |  | Nook Miles Redemption for 2,000Nook Miles |
| Sand |  | Nook Miles Redemption for 2,000Nook Miles |
| Terra-cotta tile |  | Nook Miles Redemption for 2,000Nook Miles |
| Wooden |  | Nook Miles Redemption for 2,000Nook Miles |
| Custom design |  | Nook Miles Redemption for 2,300Nook Miles |
Cliff construction permit[edit]
After unlocking the Island Designer app, the player will be able to exchange 6,000Nook Miles for acliff construction permit at theNook Stop. With this permit, the player can create and tear down cliffs, allowing them to shape their island to their liking. The player can round out a cliff by hitting its edge.
This is the only way to have a fourth tier on the player's island; however, inclines cannot be placed against cliffs of this higher tier, and the game will claim it is too dangerous to climb any higher if they attempt to climb it with theirLadder.
There are limitations on using the cliff construction permit:
- The player cannot create cliffs near trees, rocks, buildings, bridges, inclines, orfurniture items, nor can they create any cliffs on the beach or the rocks.
- The player cannot remove a cliff if there is any water or an object on top of the cliff, such as flowers or trees.
Waterscaping permit[edit]
After unlocking the Island Designer app, the player will be able to exchange 6,000Nook Miles for awaterscaping permit at theNook Stop. With this permit, the player may edit water on their island, allowing them to make their own rivers, ponds, and waterfalls. The player can round out a river by hitting the land where two waterways collide.
There are limitations on using the waterscaping permit:
- The player cannot create water near any trees, rocks, building, bridges, or inclines.
- The player can only create a waterfall if there is a cliff on both sides of the waterfall.
Cleanup Service[edit]
An additional feature of the Island Designer app is the Cleanup Service, which allows the player to clean up any items around them. Anytrees,shrubs, andlost items are removed immediately, with placed furniture items and dropped items being moved to therecycle box. Dropped items must be placed on top of another furniture item in order to be moved to the recycle box. Flowers cannot be removed using this feature.
Limitations[edit]
There are a few parts of the island that the player cannot use the features of the permit on:
- Resident Services' Plaza
- Airport Dock
- The large rock formations found along/near the beach
- Beaches and the border to the beach
- River exits to the sea
There are also some restrictions to what the player can do while using the Island Designer Construction Permit:
- The player cannot go on aboat tour, flight, or open theirairport gates. This will immediately turn off the app if this occurs.
- The app will shut down if the player goes into theAble Sisters' changing room.
- The player cannot change their clothes using a closet.
- The player cannot dream with the app on.
The Island Designer app cannot be opened on aMystery Island, aboat tour island, while the player's gates are open, onHarv's Island, while inside a building, on another player's island, or in theHappy Home Paradise DLC thearchipelago.
Island Designer App Manual[edit]
Basic User Guide[edit]
Starting and Stopping Construction: "Please use the app to properly begin and end construction."
Switching Between Permits: "During construction, you can press the+ Buttonto switch permits."
"Please note: Your permits forIsland Designerapp are only valid for use on <Island Name>.If you leave the island, construction will end. Always wear a helmet, and always work with safety in mind!"
Path Construction[edit]
Path Construction Guide: "PressAwhile on grassy areas to create or remove paths."
Selecting Path Designs: "Press the+ Buttonto select from path designs you've obtained."
Waterscaping[edit]
Waterscaping Construction Guide: "PressAto dig into the ground and create new rivers, ponds, etc. You can also fill them in."
Creating Waterfalls: "Try digging atop a cliff to create aWaterfall."
Cliff Construction[edit]
Cliff Construction Guide: "PressAto create cliffs, round the edges of existing cliffs, or destroy existing cliffs."
Building Cliffs On Top Of Cliffs: "You can stack cliffs, but not right at the edge. No building giant walls! Start by making a big base with lots of surface area before moving up to the next tier."
Destroying Waterfalls: "First use the waterscaping permit to fill in the waterfall. After that, you can destroy the cliff at will."
Cleanup Service[edit]
Cleanup Service Guide: "Sometimes, when you're working on construction projects, you might accidentally find yourself in a pinch. Perhaps something you put out keeps you from moving around, or you can't grab an item up on a cliff. The cleanup service is for these moments where you need the items around you cleaned up a bit. The cleanup service will only work on placed items, fencing, and treesin your immediate vicinity.Make sure you get close to the items causing you trouble before you apply for the service. Items picked up by the service will be deposited in therecycle boxatResident Services.So don't delay in picking up those items from the box!"
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