Character Design

Character design is the combination of physical traits and narrative.
The look of the character has to be informed by personality and context. (Genre, location, setting)
The face is the primary channel to express emotion of a person (colman) hence the many big headed cartoon characters.
A lot can be said in the posture and body language of the character.
Solarski-
"hands are an effective in expressing personality. How a character carries their weight also informs about personality - particularly which body part they lead with.
Chest - confidence, strength, heroic.
Pelvis - lazy, laid back.
Head - intelligence.
Knees - cowardice.

Power and dominance revolve around expanding.
Power: take space up + expand.
Weakness: Making small, taking less space up.

Daffy duck always has his chest out.

Bart is Care free. laid back. slight slouch












Lisa walks with her head. she's very bright.

Shaggy out of Scooby doo is always scared at everything. he is a coward.