Part I: Character Design

Chapter List

Chapter 1: Introduction to Character Design

Chapter 2: Developing a Working Method

Chapter 3: Expanding on Your Ideas When Creating the Character

Chapter 4: Making the Character Real by Creating a Character History

Chapter 5: Designing the Physical Look of Your Character

A section of a book that is dedicated to character design is an unusual thing. Many books have had individual chapters that mention some aspect of character design, and some even go as far as having a few images supporting the text. This book is different. Part I of this book will give the reader a list of questions that every character designer must consider as they begin to create. Without considering all of these ideas, a character may be very creative, but if it does not fit the needs of the project then time has been wasted . Not only does this part pose the questions you must ask yourself as a character designer, but these chapters will give you some clear, concise , and creative methods for coming up with and improving your designs. Once you have the ideas, we'll explore how to improve on them and give your character a life of its own. Combine all these things and you, the reader, will have an arsenal of information and exercises never before presented in one volume.

As you go through Part I, try to use and remember some of this information as you create. Your character designs will be better for it.