Watch the video here: http://seejane.org/resources/seejanepsa.php
In the original script I wanted to explore the many cookie cutter versions of female presented characters but in a funny, parody way. I think this is one of my first more embarrassing brain barf pagesJane's design went through a bunch of stages. When I wrote the script at first she was about 14ish. It was fun figuring out how I wanted her to look. I kind of pegged her a little gawky awkward.In the first draft there was a part that touched on how even cartoon animals that are female are presented as weirdly sexy. I was trying to design some gender neutral ones that were still appealing.
Finally we decided to go more of the info graphic route. I had an idea of the style I wanted to present and went through some initial noodling.Final designs of the girls emerged. Color palates are my favorite. I always go overboard. When I presented these options everyone was like, "That is too many options." COLORS OKAY.Finally with designs and palates finalized I got to work on turn arounds for flash rigs for the animators to use.
The end stage without the later effects layered on it. I tried to make everything simple as possible so not to take away from the message. Also the designs of the girls' adult silhouettes in fun rolesRooms rooms rooms. Colors colors colors.Prop design I really enjoy, though a lot of other people think it's pretty boring. Even small things like a rounded edge to the tv or a squared off one make a huge difference to the feel.