Character design in animation is a way to tell stories. That can be with an expressive and fun viewpoint, taking us out of reality, and there are so many styles and aesthetics to explore. But the ...

It’s driven by story and we need to design characters for the story, whether it’s dramatic or comedic — you want the style to match the tone so there’s no disparity.

I also wanted to elaborate on some of the points from the video in the article below. So, here are my “7 Steps to Great Character Design.”. 1. DO YOUR RESEARCH! It’s absolutely crucial that ...

For a story about adults—not just adults, but the elderly—and with subject matter that deals with the effects of Alzheimer’s, Miguel’s design seems like an odd choice.Squat and thick ...

Directors Examine Animated Characters in films including 'Flow,' 'Inside Out 2,' 'Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl' and 'The Wild Robot' ...