The process of creating a character design is often full of hurdles. Although many of the well-known characters from cartoons, advertising and films look straightforward, in actual fact, a vast amount ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Lucia Parvolo Distinctive character designs are recognisable from just a quick glimpse of ...

Designing unique characters is one of the most critical and challenging components in game design. This is especially true when the characters are well-known figures in literature, television and film ...

The game Shovel Knight is a breakout indie star, which went from a Kickstarter project to a massive hit. Since the game was first published in 2014, it has received critical and commercial success, ...

At Devcom last month, senior narrative designer Arden Osthof gave a talk entitled "Playing with gender: A design framework for character customisation," giving tips on how game makers can improve ...

Alcohol markers can be a challenging and intimidating medium that isn’t always intuitive to use. My goal with this guide is ...

What if your characters could remain perfectly consistent across every scene, every pose, and every outfit—no matter how intricate the design or complex the narrative? For creators using Midjourney 7, ...

What if you could bring your characters to life with stunning visual consistency, all while saving time and effort? For creators, storytellers, and designers, maintaining a cohesive look across ...