Character Design

Character design is the combination of physical traits and narratives.
 The look of the character has to be informed by personality and the context (Genre, location, setting.)
The face is the primary channel to express emotion of the person (Hence the many big headed cartoon character)

A lot can be said in the posture and body language. Hands are an effective way of expressing personality. How the character carries their weight also informs about their personality - particularly which body part they lead with.

Chest - Confidence, strength, heroic.
Pelvis - Lazy, laid back, chilled back
Head - Intelligence
Knees - Cowardice

Power and dominance revolve around expanding.

Power: Take space up + Expand
Weakness: Making small, taking small space.


Chest - Confidence, strength, heroic.


Pelvis - Lazy, laid back.


Head - Intelligence.

Knees - Cowardice