Character Design:

Character Design:

Character design the combination of physical traits and narrative. Look of the character has to be informed by personality and context (Genre, location).

"A face is the primary channel to express emotion of a person." (Colman) Hense the big headed cartoon characters. 

"A lot can be said in the posture and body language." Colman

Solarski:

"Hands are a effective way in expressing personality  How a character carries their weight also informs us about their personality - particularly which body part they lead with."

Solarski

Body Parts:

Chest: 
Confidents, strength, heroic. 

If a character moves with their chest it suggests that they are very confident and strong. They are usually heroic

Hurcules

Pelvis:
Lazy, laid back.

Goofy

Head:
Intelligence

Phineas from Phineas and Ferb

Knees:
Cowardice  

Dr Doofenshmirtz from Phineas and Ferb:

Power and dominance revolve around expanding:
Power: Take space up and expand. 

Weakness: Making small, taking less space.