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    The document discusses the fundamentals of character design including shape, silhouette, rhythm, construction, and proportion. It emphasizes avoiding tangents between shapes, using silhouettes to create clarity with positive and negative space. Proportion guidelines include using the golden ratio of 1:1.618 for aesthetically pleasing designs. Shape variation and establishing rhythm are also covered to avoid monotonous shapes and create more visual interest.

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    The document discusses the fundamentals of character design including shape, silhouette, rhythm, construction, and proportion. It emphasizes avoiding tangents between shapes, using silhouettes to create clarity with positive and negative space. Proportion guidelines include using the golden ratio of 1:1.618 for aesthetically pleasing designs. Shape variation and establishing rhythm are also covered to avoid monotonous shapes and create more visual interest.

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    The Fundamentals of Character Design

    The Fundamentals
    1. Shape
    2. Silhouette
    3. Rhythm
    4. Construction
    The Basics
    The Basics
    The Basics
    Construction and Proportion

    Avoiding Tangents -
    Tangents are what happens when two or more
    shapes touch in a way that is visually
    bothersome.
    Silhouette positive and negative space, clarity is key
    Construction and Proportion
    The Golden Ratio (1:1.618)
    Also known as the Golden Section or
    Golden Spiral

    1 1.61
    The Golden Ratio The Golden Ratio is a proportion used in design
    that is considered to be aesthetically pleasing.
    1

    1.6
    Shape & Rhythm
    Shape Variation - avoid the ladder, avoid the bowling ball, small-medium-large

    avoid sameness and


    monotonous shapes
    creates more visual interest
    Rhythm
    Rhythm
    @melissaleedesign

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