CHARACTER DESIGN
BLACK METAL DRACULA
For this HKU assignment by Tim van Gaalen, I reimagined Dracula through the lens of black metal aesthetics — fusing vampiric elegance with the raw, theatrical aggression of the genre. My goal was to capture that sharp contrast between regal gothic horror and chaotic stage presence. I developed a full character turnaround to explore his silhouette, costume layers, and stage persona, supported by a series of anatomy, gesture, and clothing studies. These exercises helped refine both proportion and personality, making him feel like he could step straight onto a grim, frostbitten stage — or into a shadowed castle hall.
YALDI GAMES INTERNSHIP WORK
While working on Yaldi’s market stall game, my focus was on giving everyday NPCs a sense of life and individuality. Even though they’re background characters, I wanted each design to feel like someone you could actually meet at a busy local market — from the way they dress to the subtle personality in their poses. I leaned into diversity in age, body type, and style, making sure the cast felt inclusive and authentic without losing the game’s cozy tone. The result is a set of characters that quietly add depth and warmth to the world, even if they’re never the ones in the spotlight.
TRANSFORMABLE PLAYER CHARACTER FOR THE BALADA GAME
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA INSPIRED CHARACTER
MAIN PLAYER CHARACTER FOR THE BALADA GAME
ENEMY CHARACTERS FOR THE BALADA GAME
MAIN CHARACTER GRANDMA FOR AN ASSIGNMENT
PLAYABLE CHARACTERS AND NPC FOR UNTITLED GAME
CHARACTER DESIGNS FOR PAPER THIN
DIVERSE
BAND / MUSICIAN INSPIRED ARTWORK
GAME CHARACTERS
