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.
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.