Project Format: 3D animation
Story Summary: The story of an abandoned puppy wandering the streets in search of a new home.
Storyboard:
Mood Board:
Character Design:
Character 1:
Character 2:
Final Decision:
(Brainstorming) I’ve designed several characters around the main character, both female and male. Initially, I hadn’t decided on the specific personality and appearance of this character. For example, I envisioned them as someone with a friendly exterior and animals are naturally drawn to. Alternatively, it could be a character with a rough exterior but a kind heart. Often, dogs tend to approach unexpected people who have a kind disposition towards animals.
Therefore, I chose the latter option. I prefer the character with this kind of contradiction, as it tends to be more appealing.
Sketches:
Character 1:
Character 2:
(Brainstorming) Additionally, I didn’t dwell for long on the concept of the stray dog. I based it on a stray Teddy that I encountered in my own experience, trying to make this little dog as cute as possible. In my mind, a dog that I would want to adopt again should have qualities like boldness, cuteness, and a bit of a pitiable aspect. Thus, a dirty-looking stray puppy was created. Lastly, the main character also has a dog, inspired by a shiba.