Capitalites Log 1
"Capitalites" (https://babblegumsam.itch.io/capitalites) is a TTRPG made by BabblegumSam that is part of the Our Shores RPGSEA anthology, recently funded on Kickstarter in October 2021. I was commissioned to do character design work for this TTRPG. The gameplay consists of roleplaying as one of many socialite characters inspired by modern Asian stereotypes in absurd high school drama-esque scenarios.
All the characters are meant to be poking fun at these stereotypes specific to modern young adult culture, so all the characters I designed are very exaggerated personas of what that person might be in real life.
The characters featured in this Part 1/6 are the Crazy Rich Kid, Player and Hustler.
I also shared more about this log on Twitter (https://twitter.com/JL_icious/status/1600793843317690368?s=20)!
Project thumbnail starring The Crazy Rich Kid, The Player and The Hustler.
The Crazy Rich Kid (CRK) character design process sheet. Honestly one of the toughest characters to design, simply because there can be so many fashion directions for them.
CRK developmental sketches and drafts. I experimented more with flashier colours and textures before settling on a simpler design but still garish and loud.
Character design reference moodboard for CRK. Fashion influences were haute couture, hypebeast, street, among those styles.
The Player character design process sheet. Take note of his seductive, smoldering lip bite!
Player developmental sketches and drafts.
Character design reference moodboard for Player. One of the more difficult decisions for his design were the brand of shoes he'd wear. Yeezys were perfect! P.S. "4UCK-B01"
The Hustler character design process sheet.
Hustler developmental sketches and drafts.
Hustler alternate outfits. I did experiment with sneakers, but ultimately we wanted a more formal look for him. The striped T-shirt was enough casual vibes!
Character design reference moodboard for Hustler.