Design of Kawaii-Style Characters
A course by Estudio Kudasai , Illustrators and Designers
Learn to create adorable characters inspired by Japanese culture
Learn to create adorable characters inspired by Japanese culture
Azul Piñeiro and Carlos Higuera—illustrators, designers, and founders of Estudio Kudasai—are die-hard fans of everything kawaii and Japanese. Their love for Japanese culture is evident in their signature style, which has caught the eye of many brands and led them to work with clients such as Cartoon Network, Papumba, and Disney Latin America.
In this course, they teach you the secrets to kawaii-style illustration with a focus on character design. Learn to draw their facial expressions and anatomy by playing with body proportions and discover how to create adorable animals to design a brand's mascot.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 8 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (612)
- 8,544 students
- 12 lessons (1h 54m)
- 8 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe IllustratorWhat is this course's project?
Design a kawaii-style character from head to toe, with a specific purpose in mind.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Designers, illustrators, Japanese culture enthusiasts, and anyone interested in character creation.
Requirements and materials
No previous illustration experience is necessary for this course, but a basic understanding of Adobe Illustrator is recommended.
Reviews
A course by Estudio Kudasai
Azul Piñeiro was embarking on her career as a children's illustrator when she decided to found Estudio Kudasai with graphic designer Carlos Higuera. Thanks to their shared passion for Japanese culture and aesthetics, they decided to specialize in kawaii-style illustration.
They didn’t have to wait long before an opportunity to live in Tokyo arose. Immersed in Japan’s visual culture and aesthetics, they decided to focus their efforts on disassociating the kawaii style from the concept of something childish to position it in the market as a communication tool for all ages.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation.
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Influences
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U2
What is this "kawaii"?
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What is this kawaii?
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The formula of tenderness
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Expressions that give life to our characters
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U3
Character from end to end
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Head and body
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Image and likeness
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Colors, lines and wefts - part 1
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Colors, lines and wefts - part 2
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U4
Animals and pets
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Zoological kawaii: Illustrating animals
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What is a pet or "Yuru Kyara"?
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Where to start?
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FP
Final project
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Character design kawaii
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Certificates
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
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lidietteb31
PlusMuy interesante! Me encantó el curso!
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dolphindiluna
PlusAmei o curso! Super didático para quem está iniciando na arte kawaii. Recomendo muito.
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starr_collins97
PlusI used english subtitles and everything was smooth and easy to understand!
clairemignard
really good, tutors are very passionate
moncherryvt
Este curso vale totalmente la pena, se los recomiendo totalmente. :3
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