August 27, 2011

Protagonist Design Struggle

On the left: first concept/draft
On the right: latest design


Right now, I'm struggling with my protagonist's character design... My instructor told me that she likes my first design way more than the latest one, she thinks I need a simple design and the latest one is too complicate.

I wanted to show more personality to the character through attire and props, and want more details added into the world, thus I designed the latest one. Because I think I need a more believable world that can convince audience to have a sense of reality, but not that I want it becomes photo realistic. I was doubted the simple cartoon-ish flat-shaded kind of design will work.

After my instructor talked to me, I start to doubt my new design... :P I know a simpler design will save a lot time, but which one will convey a better message...?

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