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Cú, The Friendly War Robot

My original idea for this character was to design a robot that is well-intentioned but keeps getting into trouble due to their unwieldy, weapon arms.

The final render for Cú along with some sketches.

The final render for Cú along with some sketches.

The first thing I started with for this character design was some observational sketches. I wanted to get a feel of the steampunk aesthetic that I had in mind for the robot.

The first thing I started with for this character design was some observational sketches. I wanted to get a feel of the steampunk aesthetic that I had in mind for the robot.

Next, I created thumbnails for several silhouette options. I realized soon that a simpler and cleaner silhouette would work best for the look of a cute character that I was going for.

Next, I created thumbnails for several silhouette options. I realized soon that a simpler and cleaner silhouette would work best for the look of a cute character that I was going for.

Using elements from the different thumbnails, I created detailed sketches for 2 different options. Here I experimented with shapes.

Using elements from the different thumbnails, I created detailed sketches for 2 different options. Here I experimented with shapes.

Even though the triangular design played well with the character's origin as a war robot, I decided to go with the more circular shape as it worked better with his harmless and clumsy personality.

Even though the triangular design played well with the character's origin as a war robot, I decided to go with the more circular shape as it worked better with his harmless and clumsy personality.

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