Since it’s a show about war, where weapons play a part, I knew it would be heavy, but it’s more than that. The relationships and bonds between the characters are always portrayed with warmth and ...

Square Enix character designer Toshiyuki Itahana is the artist responsible for the round, cute chocobo design Final Fantasy fans see everywhere. The small chocobo who headlines the Chocobo Dungeon ...

In celebration of the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 anniversary, character designer Masatsugu Saito shared some special art on his Twitter account. The new illustration is of the game’s female protagonists, ...

The dark, classic atmosphere of film noir is often difficult to capture in games. The task only becomes more difficult when the choice is made to combine that film noir aesthetic with a stylized, ...

The November 2019 issue of Game Informer features an interview with Shigenori Soejima, the character designer for the Persona series as well as the upcoming PROJECT Re FANTASY from Atlus‘ Studio Zero, ...

Distinctive character designs are recognisable from just a quick glimpse of their outline. Why? Because they are built from strong, easily readable shapes. In the article below, concept artist Mariia ...

Since then, Akiman has worked as a freelance character designer and artist, extending his career in the industry to 37 years. His recent work includes designing characters for Square Enix’s Star Ocean ...

Character design in animation is a way to tell stories. That can be with an expressive and fun viewpoint, taking us out of reality, and there are so many styles and aesthetics to explore. But the ...

Patrons can also sign up to take courses at Fitton at the Foundry, Fitton Center’s satellite location in Liberty Center. Upcoming winter classes include Watercolor Basics with Instructor Bell Day, 6-8 ...

Character design is a cruel world. Creating protagonists for any medium means that your work will likely be front and center. Being in the spotlight can be immensely gratifying, but one small mistake ...

Has qualifications in English and hopes to complete a degree in the sector one day. Wrote as a volunteer contributor at the online outlet Xbox Nerds. With almost 20 years of experience playing video ...