Character Design Form

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Contact Info

This first section gets straight to the basics: name, email, etc.

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What should I call you?

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Going forward, what is the best email address for me to reach you?

example@example.com

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Are there alternative text/chat based means of communication you wish to utilize during the process?

Yes: Slack

Yes: Google Hangouts

Yes: Discord

Yes: Skype

No, email is fine!

Other

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Are you representing a business?

Yes, I'm representing a company/business

No, I'm representing myself

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If there are any other main contacts for this project, please provide their name and contact information here. This is so that I can CC them in any emails going forward, and ensure that everyone is on the same page!

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And how would you describe your company's services/products?

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How available are you to answer questions during the course of the project?

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Background Info

This is a quick section to help me understand the scope of what you're looking for in a design.

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Who is your audience?If the audience is you because it's a personal illustration, let me know! Otherwise, please describe the target demographic for the design; a character created for a preschool audience will be different from one meant to serve as a mascot for a food truck catering to college kids, or a design for a dealership.

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What is the purpose of this design/project?What is this character going to represent or be a part of? What universe do they belong to? What medium: game, television show, children's book, company mascot, etc.

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Is your character already visually designed?

Yes - I'd like you to draw them for me.

Yes - I'd like you to redesign them, though.

No - I want you to design them from scratch.

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Design Specifics

This is the fun part: where you get to describe what you're looking for! Rather than a catch all "So whaddya want?", this section asks a few questions that will get to the core of the project.

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What is your character's story? Their background? Do they have a name?If you don't have anything developed yet, you can always follow up as we email. If the character doesn't have or need a story (if they're just a mascot or sales cartoon, for example) simply state so.

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What does your character look like?Feel free to paste links here, in addition to descriptions! Pinterests boards, visual collages, webpages, all are welcome!

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What is your character wearing?Feel free to paste links here, in addition to descriptions! Pinterests boards, visual collages, webpages, all are welcome!

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What are your character's colors?Consider hair, skin, eyes, clothing, etc. If you aren't certain yet, we can explore this going forward.

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How complex do you want the illustration(s)? Is there a preferred style from my portfolio or previous work that you liked?Take a moment to describe; if there is an example you would like me to draw from, or if you have a link to show me what you have in mind, feel free to link the images below!

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Do you need them in a particular pose?T-pose? Sitting down chillin? An action shot? Holding an object?

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What facial expressions would you like to see them portray on their sheet? Are you looking for additional expression close-ups to accompany the full body design?

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Is there a particular style you want your character design in?Realistic? Pinup? Clean lines? Lineless/Vector art? Sketchy? 1920's Toon Style? Let me know!

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What do you want the design to "do" or "say"?Figuratively, but if there is text that you would like incorporated, just say the word! (Or words, as the case may be.)

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Is there anything that you do not want?

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Is this a technical project How complex do you want the piece(s)?

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Sounds good! And what are the specific project instructions?

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What deliverables are you expecting?Are you expecting something physical? Digital? In .jpeg, .pdf, .png, etc formatting? Do you need specific kind of dimensions or sizing?

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Do you envision any potential problems with this project?

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Is there anything else about the design aspect of the project that you would like to add before proceeding to the next section? If so, let me know here.

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Work Agreement & Ownership Info

The questions in this section lays down framework like deadlines and timeframes, as well as clarifies aspects like copyright, commercial use, reproduction rights, accreditation, modification, and IP ownership.

It also helps me in drafting contracts and invoices; please answer to the best of your ability and knowledge. Thanks!

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What is the budget for this project?* This field is required.

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Do you have a contract, Letter of Agreement, or NDA ready?

Yes

No

Not Applicable

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What’s your preferred deadline, time frame, or exact date of completion?If you do not have a hard deadline, please state as much!

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Do you wish to use this design for the sale of End Products?That is, will the design be incorporated into anything intended for resale? (T-shirts, a mixtape cover, book Illustrations, etc.)

YESNO

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Where and how will the designs be used?(Examples: print, web, business cards, stationary, film, etc)

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How will you be making your payment?

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When will you pay?Upfront, half initially/half upon completion, in installments, upon completion, etc.

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One last section!

This last handful of questions make up the work philosophy section, and help me get to know you as a client :)

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What is most important to this project, quality or speed?

Quality

Speed

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How often do you want updates on my progress?

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Do you hire freelancers often?

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Just about done! Is there anything else about this project that you feel you want to add or need me to know about? Now is your chance! If not, we'll proceed to the end.