Creative Response Final Designs

        Although I am pleased with the outcome of my Creative Response, I am disappointed that I did not have the time to gain more experience with modelling and puppet making, which is ultimately my main area of creative interest. Also. if I had been able to complete both character designs, as originally intended, I believe my response would have better reflected the issues covered in my essay, regarding gender representation and the gaze. However, that being said, I did enjoy the experience of being able to focus on character design and sketching, without the pressure to produce an animated outcome, which in past modules has meant the design stages have been somewhat rushed.

        I have found it challenging to design a character without a clear character profile. As I wasn't intending to use this character in a story or narrative, I didn't see it as a priority to develop a backstory/personality/motive for her. She doesn't even have a name. In hindsight, I believe it would have been helpful to the design process if I had a clear idea of who this character is, regardless of whether I intend to further develop her. 

        Indeed, I do intend to revisit this character. After spending so much time developing her, it would be a shame to discard her, and not put her to future use. As I have previously mentioned, I designed her with the intention of becoming an animated puppet, and so hopefully one day I will be able to construct her.

Character design demonstrating
the required armature shape.