How do you design a character?

To design a character:

  • Define your character’s goal, backstory, and journey
  • Describe their traits (both appearance and personality)
  • Explore visual references that connect to their story
  • Sketch or generate visuals to experiment with different variations on the design until it aligns with your vision
  • Work on the final design
  • Check with an expert that you are not infringing on anyone else’s rights

Want to explore different character ideas? Use Quillbot’s Character Generator to brainstorm, experiment, and iterate.