Want to learn how to design a character in Illustrator so that it’s ready for animation? In this easy-to-follow tutorial, Jess Riley shows you how to create a simple, animation-friendly character design step by step. Ideal for beginners looking to get into character design or motion graphics. ► Envato, the unlimited creative subscription: Learn how to rig and animate in our follow-on tutorial: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:22 Part 1: Who are we creating? 00:01:36 Part 2: Sketching 00:04:41 Part 3: Initial drawing 00:06:52 Part 4: Colour 00:08:13 Part 5: Texture 00:09:08 Part 6: Prepping for animation ► Related links: - Knitted texture: Follow Jess Riley on Instagram: CREDITS Video Creator: Jess Riley Producer: Tom Graham & Joel Bankhead Video Editor: Marco Correa - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Envato Tuts+ Discover free how-to tutorials and online courses. Design a logo, create a website, build an app, or learn a new skill: ► Envato, the must-have subscription for any creative: ► Subscribe to Envato Tuts+ on YouTube: ► Follow Envato on X: ► Follow Envato on TikTok: @envato ► Follow Envato on Instagram: ► Follow Envato on Facebook: ► Explore Envato's full stack of AI tools, all included in your subscription: