This session explored the principles of a successful character bible. In the industry, it's conventional for illustrators to receive a character bible to communicate style and general information. This document can also be presented to potential clients because of its clarity.
Character bibles condense the details of a character into an organised document, from silhouettes to storyboards. Pages should work thematically; graphic design needs to relate to the narrative e.g. Cowboy Westerns. Backgrounds shouldn't be too jarring however, as this distracts from page contents. Fonts should also be thematic and professional.
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| Above - Logo designs that practice shape placement, composition and simplicity. These designs were inspired by the key word 'disco'. I chose the most popular symbol for disco (a disco ball) as my logo focus. |
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| Above - a character design for Troll Hunters Tales of Arcadia. I tried to create interest on large surface areas, such as his back, using moss and rocks to emphasise personality and theme. I referenced anatomy from existing characters to create continuity. |
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| Above - an interactive toy concept using the same troll character. The figurine is placed on the base, which lights up the runes on the rocks. |
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| Above - a handheld toy concept. The staff is held by the base, a button is pressed to spin the dreamcatcher on the top end. |
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