Mastering Character Design - Design With Intent and Purpose

This book is a comprehensive guide for artists looking to master character design, no matter their chosen style. It offers practical insights into the core principles used in animated projects, helping you understand how to accurately draw and construct shapes, as well as the key elements of design.

List of contents

1. What is Character Design?, 2. Drawing With Purpose and Intent, 3. Thumbnails, 4. Anatomy and the Importance of Figure Drawing in Character Design, 5. Ages, 6. Expression Sheets, 7. Clothing - Using Research, Reference, and Inspiration, 8. Design Styles, 9. Animals, 10. Turnarounds, 11. Final Stuff

About the author

Caroline Hu has been in the animation and creative business for way too long, specializing in character design and storyboard, having worked at various studios, such as Warner Bros. and Disney. At night, she is an animation professor, a martial artist and a parent. She lives in California with her family and her two smokin' hot rods.

Product details

• Authors: Caroline Hu
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 22.07.2025
• EAN: 9781032985053
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3298505-3
• No. of pages: 180
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Application software; PERFORMING ARTS / Animation, The arts, Digital Animation, COMPUTERS / Design, Graphics & Media / Video & Animation, character design;animation;character art;2d animation