Creating vector characters in Illustrator
Characters can add a recognisable face to your work. But how do you go from a sketch to the finished product? Peskimo talk through their process.
Character design is such a wide and varied subject that the specifics of each character's process and gestation are unlikely to be the same for everyone.
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However, some of the core principals, especially in the early stages of development, are key to creating a well-executed and memorable character. We talk through the essential steps, from before you even pick up a pen and paper to working your design up as a vector image, and show you some of our processes for adding details to the character.
If you are following this project with a particular brief in mind, think carefully about the target audience and what sort of design elements will be suitable for that audience - the usual concerns apply as they do with all design. The character we created is intended to be a mascot of sorts, and aimed at all ages. It is usable at a variety of sizes, and in both print and animation.
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