> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://blog.unvale.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Character Design Showcase - URL: https://blog.unvale.io/character-design-showcase/ - Published: 2022-12-02T03:08:53.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-04T18:42:36.000Z - Description: Looking for character design inspiration? Explore this showcase of standout OC designs from talented creators across the Unvale community. - Author: Lumi - Tags: Creative Resources Creating compelling character designs is an impressive skill. Character designs are essential for telling stories and creating illustrations. Let us take a look at some amazing character designs featured in art work recently posted by skillful artists. Appreciating these works can also help us gain insight on further developing our own character design skills. There are all kinds of reasons for artists to create their own character designs. ## Some amazing examples of character design include: Designs for Dungeons and Dragons like this one created by [KarouselART](https://twitter.com/KarouselART?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1596757887660851201%7Ctwgr%5E1be6db84e5539a152089406e5cd527c997aca052%7Ctwcon%5Es1%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fp%2F7de0e64e-6a44-4c59-af56-471a809e76a1%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io) on Twitter. This character design shows an amazing attention to detail for the clothing and accessories of the character. The feeling of the character is really unique and you can feel the love of the artist through the design. > I see [#dungeonsanddragons](https://twitter.com/hashtag/dungeonsanddragons?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) AND [#characterdesign](https://twitter.com/hashtag/characterdesign?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) is trending! Reposting my beloved Theydrin's design here again hehe [pic.twitter.com/nIV15WVLV3](https://t.co/nIV15WVLV3?ref=blog.unvale.io) > > โ€” ๐Ÿฆ‹ ๐—ž๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ข ๐Ÿฆ‹ (@KarouselART) [November 27, 2022](https://twitter.com/KarouselART/status/1596757887660851201?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) This set of characters developed by artist [kicdoc](https://twitter.com/kicdoc?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1542130766582349824%7Ctwgr%5E1be6db84e5539a152089406e5cd527c997aca052%7Ctwcon%5Es1%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fp%2F7de0e64e-6a44-4c59-af56-471a809e76a1%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io). This art features three character designs that tell a cohesive story. Each character has a unique shape and personality even though they all share similar color palettes. > PEPPER, MILK(GLUTTONY) and MEAT [#characterdesign](https://twitter.com/hashtag/characterdesign?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [pic.twitter.com/qbm0a63iHD](https://t.co/qbm0a63iHD?ref=blog.unvale.io) > > โ€” ่Š/KICDOC (@kicdoc) [June 29, 2022](https://twitter.com/kicdoc/status/1542130766582349824?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) Fun gijinka designs like this fabulous Sprigatito gijinka by artist [yuniiho](https://twitter.com/yuniiho?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1595782587708223488%7Ctwgr%5E1be6db84e5539a152089406e5cd527c997aca052%7Ctwcon%5Es1%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fp%2F7de0e64e-6a44-4c59-af56-471a809e76a1%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io). The artist chose to use elements of the original Pokรฉmon's design as alterations to the character's uniform and appearance. All of these elements create a cute and compelling original gijinka design. (Take a look at [this article](https://blog.unvale.io/the-gijinka-journey/) if you'd like to learn more about gijinka!) > Sprigatito Gijinka sketch ๐ŸŒฑ[#PokemonScarletViolet](https://twitter.com/hashtag/PokemonScarletViolet?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [pic.twitter.com/icc8CU2XbU](https://t.co/icc8CU2XbU?ref=blog.unvale.io) > > โ€” ๐˜๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ข โœฆ ๐•๐˜๐”๐†๐„๐ (@yuniiho) [November 24, 2022](https://twitter.com/yuniiho/status/1595782587708223488?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) Character designs that have been drawn in new styles like this drawing of Unico by artist [CUPIDCRY](https://twitter.com/CUPlDCRY?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1394836930446065666%7Ctwgr%5E1be6db84e5539a152089406e5cd527c997aca052%7Ctwcon%5Es1%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fp%2F7de0e64e-6a44-4c59-af56-471a809e76a1%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io). This art shows the classic character Unico in a stunning painting style as opposed to the traditionally animated look. The artist does an amazing job at translating the character design into their own style through this piece and creating a compelling design for Unico. > Unico [pic.twitter.com/6zxPVHkSFd](https://t.co/6zxPVHkSFd?ref=blog.unvale.io) > > โ€” ๐Ÿ’Œcupidcry || do not qrt (@CUPlDCRY) [May 19, 2021](https://twitter.com/CUPlDCRY/status/1394836930446065666?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) A meet the artist post like this one by [fr0gs3](https://twitter.com/fr0gs3?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1595092244322582528%7Ctwgr%5E1be6db84e5539a152089406e5cd527c997aca052%7Ctwcon%5Es1%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fp%2F7de0e64e-6a44-4c59-af56-471a809e76a1%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io)! You can draw yourself or your persona as a character design and create a meet the artist sheet like this one! In this post the artist uses a consistent and beautiful color scheme to portray the feeling of the character. The artist also makes sure to include extra doodles and an example of inventory items that would go along with the character design. > meet the artist? <3 [#pixelart](https://twitter.com/hashtag/pixelart?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [#ใƒ‰ใƒƒใƒˆ็ตต](https://twitter.com/hashtag/%E3%83%89%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E7%B5%B5?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [pic.twitter.com/ngRzwh5UpZ](https://t.co/ngRzwh5UpZ?ref=blog.unvale.io) > > โ€” kael ๐ŸŒฑ (@fr0gs3) [November 22, 2022](https://twitter.com/fr0gs3/status/1595092244322582528?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) This skillful layout practice by [blueiris\_099](https://twitter.com/blueiris%5F099?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1598261272482811904%7Ctwgr%5E1be6db84e5539a152089406e5cd527c997aca052%7Ctwcon%5Es1%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fp%2F7de0e64e-6a44-4c59-af56-471a809e76a1%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io) featuring a showcase of their character design. The character design is very detailed and uses the color palette of blues, whites, and purples to create a gorgeously tranquil vibe for the overall design. > Layouting practice for character design showcase [pic.twitter.com/3imJzyrndf](https://t.co/3imJzyrndf?ref=blog.unvale.io) > > โ€” Blue Iris ๐Ÿ’™โšœ๏ธ (blue snail) (@blueiris\_099) [December 1, 2022](https://twitter.com/blueiris%5F099/status/1598261272482811904?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) There's also this fantastic character turnaround created by [Gorfit0](https://twitter.com/Gorfit0?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1596217153614532608%7Ctwgr%5E1be6db84e5539a152089406e5cd527c997aca052%7Ctwcon%5Es1%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fp%2F7de0e64e-6a44-4c59-af56-471a809e76a1%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io). You could try creating a character turnaround for your own portfolio too. In this work the artist shows their design from five different angles. They have done a wonderful job of drawing complex armor and keeping it consistent from multiple perspectives. > Little guy I designed for my portfolio! [#characterdesign](https://twitter.com/hashtag/characterdesign?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [#artistontwitter](https://twitter.com/hashtag/artistontwitter?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) [pic.twitter.com/Dsxiz4y77c](https://t.co/Dsxiz4y77c?ref=blog.unvale.io) > > โ€” Marty (@Gorfit0) [November 25, 2022](https://twitter.com/Gorfit0/status/1596217153614532608?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) This [adoptable](https://blog.unvale.io/all-about-adoptable-characters/) by artist [KDrawheart](https://twitter.com/KDrakeheart?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1597347660544909313%7Ctwgr%5E1be6db84e5539a152089406e5cd527c997aca052%7Ctwcon%5Es1%5F&ref%5Furl=https%3A%2F%2Fblog.unvale.io%2Fp%2F7de0e64e-6a44-4c59-af56-471a809e76a1%2F&ref=blog.unvale.io). You could consider [selling one of your own](https://blog.unvale.io/create-and-sell-your-own-adoptable-characters/) character designs as an adoptable as well! This little dragon featured below is a great example. The design uses vivid colors and organic shapes to explain the anatomy of the dragon. The work on the pattern also gives a creative magma look to the overall design. > Made this little dragon ad0pt! You get full rights to the character, my only rule is don't claim the original design/art as your own. I don't care what you do otherwise. [pic.twitter.com/biAGMtNRPo](https://t.co/biAGMtNRPo?ref=blog.unvale.io) > > โ€” Fire-Topaz (@KDrakeheart) [November 28, 2022](https://twitter.com/KDrakeheart/status/1597347660544909313?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=blog.unvale.io) --- If you believe in supporting small teams with an authentic message and want to support our content, consider creating a profile over at [UnVale](https://unvale.io/?ref=blog.unvale.io) and checking out our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/STCn5tDe?ref=blog.unvale.io)!