Methodology and Conceptualisation for Designing Characters
A course by Jordi Ros , Designer and Artist
Research, illustrate, and present your character ideas like a professional
Research, illustrate, and present your character ideas like a professional
Character design is an all-encompassing concept that goes far beyond a mere illustration process. The design of a character starts long before you put pen to paper. There is a process of conceptualizing and developing everything that surrounds your character. Mexican illustrator and designer Jordi Ros is well versed in this fact, and is here to share his secrets in this online course.
Learn to design characters, from the creation of solid concepts to their illustration, as well as presentation techniques for personal and professional projects. Put together a comprehensive but flexible methodology, focused on character design in any of its applications, be it animated shorts, comics, or even collectible figures.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 7 downloads
- 93% positive reviews (135)
- 3,153 students
- 12 lessons (1h 35m)
- 7 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Design a character based on a concept predefined by Jordi or, if you prefer, by you.
Projects by course students
![Phaeton [Dead Son of the son]. Digital Drawing, Character Design, Traditional illustration, and Digital Illustration project by Marianggela C. Arcia - 04.12.2020](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,dpr_2.0,f_auto,h_210,pg_1,t_base_params,w_210/v1586721575/project-covers/000/668/360/668360-original.png?1586721575)
Who is this online course for?
Designers, illustrators, and anyone with an interest in the conceptualization and design of characters for commercial or personal purposes.
Requirements and materials
Some drawing experience is recommended, as well as basic knowledge of an image-editing software.
The techniques and methodologies Jordi teaches in this course can be applied to any medium, and you can use them to create characters either digitally or with manual techniques.
For materials, all you need is a computer or a tablet installed with the image-editing software of your choice. Jordi uses Procreate on his iPad, but you can choose the program or technique that best suits your skills and aim.
Reviews
Jordi Ros is an illustrator, designer, and artist. He was born in Mexico and is based in Barcelona. For the last six years, he has been dedicated exclusively to commercial illustration, including projects for clients such as Vice UK, Universal, Virgil Atlantic, adidas, and Sony Music, among others. In addition, he works independently as a concept developer for art toy and collector brands.
Jordi's work is characterized by the fusion of traditional drawing elements, manga, and sport. His goal is to reflect the day-by-day evolution of the current generation in his portraits. Despite his western origins, the Japanese influence is very evident in his work.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Investigate and sketch: my professional binomial
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Investigate from randomness
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Character Moodboards
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U3
Iteration: the modular design of characters
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Base templates
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Iterations of the character
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Color - Hue, tint, tone and shadow
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Color - Color structures
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Color - Color study
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Color - Analysis of an example
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U4
Presentation of the character and its complements
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Template complements: expressive illustration
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Character presentation
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FP
Final project
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Conceptualization and design of illustrated characters
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
Procreate
senacu13
Jor Ros es un profesional de la ilustración, destacado en redes sociales por la fusion de influencias contemporaneas y tradicionales, me agrada mucho que resuelva de donde viene su inspiracion como el videojuego Street Figther en este curso. Super recomendable a quienes les interese el diseño de personajes.
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rodholmes_90
Esencial para dar el siguiente paso, de aficionado a empezar a trabajar con las obras
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subtotal333
Muy interesante y dinámico
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giovanny2114
Buen curso para entender como generar un concepto de personajes.
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titinicus
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