XINWAY
新 (xin), pronounced "sheen" | definition - new
meaning a new-way or journey.
meaning a new-way or journey.
GOAL
To design an original character with a distinct visual identity, appearing across various sequential series. Each series will dive into a personal memory, transforming the past into a journey. Like fragments of memory, the illustrations will unfold through a romanticized lens, capturing an immersive adventure.
INSPIRATION
Looked at various artworks and picked specific characteristics I liked. These will help guide me later in the process for composition, style, storytelling, and more! Images were sourced on Pinterest.
CHARACTER IDEATION SKETCHES
A lot of the outfits were inspired by my own closet!
CHARACTER DESIGN PROPOSAL
The character is a version of myself, with each series exploring a personal memory. Her outfit will remain the same throughout the series, as color choices change in relation to stages of life: childhood, teen, adult. Each series reveals a new layer of who she is, highlighting how every individual is made up of countless stories!
Facial Characteristics
violet hair
braids
hair clips + bows
round eyes
left cheek mole
big lower lip
jade necklace
violet hair
braids
hair clips + bows
round eyes
left cheek mole
big lower lip
jade necklace
Outfit Characteristics
6-heads tall
grey tank top with pockets
blue shorts
pink socks + hearts
white shoes
optional: leg brace
6-heads tall
grey tank top with pockets
blue shorts
pink socks + hearts
white shoes
optional: leg brace
SERIES 01 INTRODUCTION
The first series will simply introduce the character to the audience. A key point of this project is to be able to draw the character from different angles and perspectives. The backgrounds and compositions will be minimal, directing all the attention to characteristics of the character.
THUMBNAILS
Chosen Compositions
FINAL ILLUSTRATIONS
SERIES 02 BOK-BOK
This series will explore a colorful childhood memory with chickens! They were my BFFs when I was a kid, no friend from school could compare. Right when I got off the school bus, I'd run to my backyard to greet my fluffy friends! In this series consists of six illustrations ordered in sequentially.
SKETCHES
FINAL ILLUSTRATIONS
01 my only friend.
02 i run home to you with excitement every day.
03 nothing can tear us apart!!
04 lets go explore the world! (my backyard)
05 you are my safe place.
06 i will remember you ...
02 i run home to you with excitement every day.
03 nothing can tear us apart!!
04 lets go explore the world! (my backyard)
05 you are my safe place.
06 i will remember you ...
my only friend.
i run home to you with excitement every day.
nothing can tear us apart!!
lets go explore the world! (my backyard)
you are my safe place.
