Character Design

Character Design Theories:

'Character design is a combination of physical traits and narrative.'
'The look of the character has to be informed by the personality and the context.'
'A face is the primary channel to 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

Solarski:
Hands are an effective way in expressing personality. How a character carries their weight also informs us about personality - particularly which body part they lead with.

Chest - confidence, strength, heroic  (Pop eye on spinach)
Pelvis - lazy, laid back, (Goofy, Shaggy)
Head - implies intelligence
Knees - cowardice

Power and dominance revolve around expanding:

Power - take space up and expand
Weakness - making small, taking less space

 Dr Heinz Doofenschmirtz, although he is the villain, is known to be quite cowardly and pathetic at points. (Leads with knees)












Pop eye, when on spinach, shows extreme strength, ambition and confidence. (Leads with chest)











Phineas is known for being intelligent and coming up with creative and original ideas. (Leads with head)

Goofy is known for being lazy, and slow (Leads with pelvis)