Creating a new character design can be a daunting task. You might have too many ideas floating around in your head (or none at all!). When starting a new project it's best to keep an open mind – ...

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Distinctive character designs are recognisable from just a quick glimpse of their outline. Why? Because they are built from strong, easily readable shapes. In the article below, concept artist Mariia ...

Creating characters is about much more than making cool or beautiful art. At its core, any design is a problem-solving process, one that balances form and function (see our character design tips). As ...

At Devcom last month, senior narrative designer Arden Osthof gave a talk entitled "Playing with gender: A design framework for character customisation," giving tips on how game makers can improve ...

Amber Warnock-Estrada is a young writer on the rise with an immense passion for video games, anime, and D&D. They have a wealth of experience reviewing games and reporting on events. They first found ...

Bungo Stray Dogs has been a long-time fan-favorite not just for its unique premise of literary figures with supernatural abilities, but for its distinctive character designs. The series masterfully ...