Design of Characters for Video Games and Apps

Overview

“In this lesson we will see the concept of semiotics and its impact on the design of the most recognized characters in the market. We will learn the universal language of geometric shapes and how to use them correctly to communicate sensations.”

In this video lesson Nicolas Castro addresses the topic: Analizando personajes memorables, which is part of the Domestika online course: Design of Characters for Video Games and Apps. Learn to create characters and show them in a style guide.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this unit, we will talk about semiotics and communication. In this first lesson, we will focus on semiotics and character construction through basic forms. Let's start to analize iconic video game and animation characters, and we will see how, through basic forms, Different sensations are communicated. Let's go. To talk about character design, It is important to know the concept of semiotics. We perceive the world through our senses. Images, sounds, smells, flavors and sensations they are transformed by our brain into symbols that, if we combine them properly, we shape new concepts. So, ...”

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Course summary for: Design of Characters for Video Games and Apps

• Level: Beginner
• 98% positive reviews (115)
• 2042 students
• 4 units
• 13 lessons (2h 1m)
• 13 downloads

• Category

  Illustration

• Software

  Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop

• Areas

  App Development, Character Design, Digital Illustration, Game Design, Video Games