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DEAD LINES: A CLEAN APPROACH to Character Design

The MOST EFFECTIVE Approach to Building Out Your Portfolio

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Apr 01, 2026
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When it comes to character design in animation the DEAD LINE is the cleanest and most effective way to create character designs with. But it’s not without its challenges.

Because of the minimal approach, the emphasis is on very strong shape language and draftsmanship. Consistency from character to character to hold fast to a given style is also imperative. That is why it is incredibly difficult to get a job as a character designer. Why is that?

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