INTERIOR SILHOUETTES

 (The Skillfull Huntsman, Nico Marlet)

A good design allows for versatility, independent of minor details.

Silhouette - the outer shape is clear and unique

Value - the lights and darks provide effective contrast

Color - meaningful and compelling color choices

Versatility - details of the design are flexible

Iconic - striking, memorable imagery

We have already discussed the exterior shape and silhouette of a design.  Now lets look at the interior silhouette.

1st - remember that equally sized and spaced shapes are instinctively unconfortable and awkward-(Link)- thus, when breaking up interior shapes pay attention to Large, Medium, and Small sizes.  Emphasising certain sizes can also be a part of the character design

(Scottie Young, Pacha- Emperor's New Groove)

Notice how even though these shape sizes are exaggerated for emphasis on the type of character they portray, they still are sensitive to their shape sizes.

2) The same principle of Small/medium/large works in relation to Dark, medium, Light.  Use these values to help define or group your shapes.  Remember - Dark, Grey, Light doesn't just mean black, grey, white - it works in color or patterns as well.

3) Use repeating shapes, patterns or symbolism in the interior design to strengthen what you have to say about that character - see Aaron Diaz's article on character and costume design.