Character Design Essentials PDF

Character Design Essentials is designed around one goal:
helping you create characters that actually feel alive, clear, and appealing.

By the end of this book, you’ll be able to:
• Design characters that read clearly from any angle
• Make confident design choices instead of guessing
• Build characters that communicate story and personality at a glance
• Turn loose ideas into structured, professional-looking designs
• Create work that feels intentional, expressive, and memorable

This isn’t about memorizing rules — it’s about understanding why designs work, so you can apply the fundamentals to any style and any project.

Whether you’re just starting out or refining your portfolio, this 100-page guide gives you a repeatable process you can come back to again and again as you grow.

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"I had the pleasure of mentoring David early in his beginning journey as a character designer. He's a creative talent that has a solid knack for crafting characters with personality and depth. I'm happy to endorse David as a skilled character designer who can bring creativity to any project.

Joe Moshier (Character Designer - The Emperors New Groove, The Boss Baby, Vivo)

"David taught me everything i know. I know very little, but i owe it all to him. You need this book!!"

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Craig Kellman (Character Designer - Hotel Transylvania, Madagascar, Samurai Jack)

"David has that design insight that will get you to the next level in your work. "

Tony Siruno (Character Designer - Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse, Kung Fu Panda, How to train your dragon)