Being given the mermaid character to research and draft as part of the design team in this project, I went straight to my sketchbook to doodle up some fashion inspired designs. I started with a basic human figure (top left), drawing out leotards and dresses, (the sketchbook containing the rest of the designs and development will be submitted with the rest of this project.) This led me into figuring out an original design for a wearable mermaid tail, as well as variations on the aesthetic and colour scheme.
Doodling out a range of tops, tails and makeup definitely allowed me to get a handle on designing the mermaid creature, but through this development I realised I didn't want a character conventionally beautiful, and definitely wanted to avoid Disney's 'Little Mermaid' type looks. Because of these decisions, I began looking into different body types and alternative fashions.
From left to right:
1) Average body type. Hips in proportion to shoulders, natural curves.
2) Athletic build. Realistic for a mermaid whose swimming everywhere, squarer shapes, muscular.
3) Curvier body shape. Rounder shapes and curved lines, rounder face shape too.
4) Pear shaped body type. Hips larger than shoulders, unconventional, mix of previous three.
I currently have no preference in body type, as I'd like to further my designs before deciding on this aspect of the character. It will be helpful when looking for a model though and the consideration will assist in my unorthodox mermaid design.
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