Initial Ideas - Character design

- I was excited by the idea of character design, but also a little daunted as its something i haven't developed to such an extent. Having themes to work within as a starting point was a good way to focus down ideas but at times i felt like i limited myself within these initial themes too much - I could have veered away from the obvious more and felt i was generally a bit too restrictive with my ideas. - perhaps a bit generic and obvious.
- At this stage of ideas generation, i realise its more about the quantity than the quality. i feel it would have benefited me more to work at a quicker pace, I spent a little too much time on some drawings instead of exploring more concepts.
- Challenging - to create unique and interesting characters. It helped to think a bit about context and a backstory, - what tone of voice? what is their purpose?
- I wish i had also used this time to test different media. especially because at times i found it difficult to produce ideas, picking up a different tool can force you to look at things in a different way - offer new inspiration. looking around the crit i realised how beneficial this had been for others - something great can develop from gestural mark making, and shape.

Some of my initial ideas:

frustrates/makes you angry. - food in beard. ew

frustrating - being allergic to all the best foods.

Makes you laugh ( a lot of animals related to this theme...)

something that frustrates you. Global warming

makes you laugh.

- Also something that makes me laugh. - think sloths are so cute. really enjoyed developing him as a character, think he's one of my favs.

Feedback:

- Feedback - i agree with. need to be quicker - generate more ideas. - media testing - feel like this was a missed opportunity to do do, but will continue at the next stage.

- From the session,- I really need to consider the final outcome of the project - review the characters i have created and consider which have the most potential to develop. although i felt i could have pushed my ideas further, i still see value some that I have. 
so far i am most drawn to a few of my animal characters, - i feel like they show the most personality, and hold possibilities for development.