For my practical answer to the research question, I intend
to create a character design that in theory, would have the most appeal to
Japanese male audience. Apart from being a topic that is the closest to my
future career aim (Concept artist and character design) which I’m extremely
keen on, Japanese media culture has always been a fascinating and appealing
subject for me, given my roots allowed me to grew up under that cultural influence
bubble. The activities included in this practical answer would include at first
, some slides in my visual sketchbook to support some theoretical assets in my
essays i.e The difference in aesthetic and culture between Western and Easter
media, case studies of Vocaloids or Japan’s obsession with school girls ,
idols, anime and games.
After this initial pages, I would start the design process
almost like your are creating a game character , where I would present a series of “base models” – from which you
can choose and move on to select from a variety of options for hair, limbs,
outfit , personality,… all being supported by theories of bishoujo, moe , and
even theoretical examples of Japanese beauty trend. Perhaps, I can even put up
a poll online to see how the internet would create an appealing character.
Overall, at the end of the process, I’m looking to have a, or a series of
characters ( which can be either presented in artboards , turnaround or any
other way). Whether it’ll actually looks good, or it will turn into a grotesque
Frankenstein experiment. That will be interesting to see
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