How I Create and Design Original Characters! (OC's)

Summary by Krater

The artist demonstrates his process for designing original characters (OCs) by sharing seven key tips, such as integrating personal traits, defining goals, giving characters a distinctive "thing," and creating team dynamics, illustrated with examples from his art book.

From the video

Answers: How do you design original characters?

• character design
• original characters
• digital art
• character creation tips
• team design in art

What it concludes

• Having an OC be an extension of yourself or someone you know makes designing them more personal and engaging.
• Giving your character a defining "thing" helps the audience remember who they are.
• Designing characters in teams helps establish contrast, strengths, and weaknesses within a cohesive unit.