Animal study · Low-polygon illustration
Koi
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Animal study · Low-polygon illustration
Squirrel: character through silhouette and geometric color
This squirrel study uses a lifted tail and forward-facing pose to give a geometric illustration a sense of character. The archive includes the standalone artwork and a laptop presentation of the finished image.
The project at a glance
Project overview
Who it is for
Viewers interested in expressive animal illustration and geometric visual design.
The design focus
Use the tail, pose, and color contrast to make a simplified animal immediately recognizable.
What the work includes
A standalone squirrel illustration and a device presentation of the finished artwork.
Let the silhouette carry the subject
The oversized tail establishes the composition, while the small paws and alert face keep the animal recognizable. Warm cream, tan and brown planes contrast with the flat teal field.
Present the illustration in context
The device mockup shows how the artwork reads as a screen image. The standalone view keeps the focus on the faceted construction, subtle surface detail and shadow beneath the animal.
The connection to my practice
What this work demonstrates
This study shows how a few strong visual decisions can carry character. The tail establishes the silhouette, while a restrained background keeps the faceted animal in focus.
- Animal illustration
- Composition
- Color contrast
- Digital presentation
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Design details & project materials
Original project materials reflect the product interfaces and brand guidelines at the time. This overview describes my design contribution; it does not claim unreported business or conversion results.
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