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 a successful game is an art. There are many elements that must be integrated effectively, including the characters. Character design plays a critical role in the success of a game; the way ...

Character design – especially in low resolutions – is something that really interests me, particularly because I’m not very good at it. Before joining Wadjet Eye Games, most of my character design ...

In this course, students learn to create credible, emotive, characters, for cartoons and animation. Instruction covers research, physical traits, such as proportions, silhouette, posture, and a formal ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I explore personal branding and storytelling in the digital age. Lindsey Olivares is an LA based artist working in animation.