Character design is the combination of physical traits and narrative. The look of the character has to informed by personality and context (genre, location settings.)
Colman:
"A face is the primary channel to express emotion of a person. Hense the big headed cartoon characters."
"A lot can be said by the picture and body language."
Solarski:
"Hands are an effective way in expressing personality. Also how a character carrier their weight also informs us about their personality - especially which body part they lead with."
Chest - heroic, confidence, strength : Johnny Bravo - Superman , Popeye.
Pelvis - Lazy, Laid back - Goofy, Dopey, Shaggy - Scooby Doo
Head - Implies intelligence
Knees - Cowardess
Power and dominance evolve around expanding.
Power : take space up + expand.
Weakness: Making small size, taking low space
Goofy: Moves with his Pelvis: Suggests he's lazy
Johnny Bravo: Moves with his chest. Suggests superior lead and power.
Dr Heinz: Leads with his knees. Suggests cowardice.Tin Tin: Leads with head, Implies intelligence.
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