If you love to draw and design your own characters then you need an efficient character design process!
Every character has a story to tell, and it's important that this story is communicated through your design. This character design cheat sheet outlines a tried and tested process that will help you design better characters.
Main Points
Process of Thinking
Create Mood Board
Thumbnails: 3 Shape & Value
Shape Language
Poses & Line Art
Functionality
Use Reference
Questions to ask yourself
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What is the Essence of the Character?
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How can I best communicate the Essence?
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Is this Character Distinct and Unique?
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Does the Back Story & Personality show?
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Does the Character fit the Audience?