19 / Character Design / 2025
Karadural
A stern Ottoman soldier developed from narrative archetype and silhouette exploration into a presentation-ready character system.
- Role
- Research, exploration, character sheet & presentation
- Deliverable
- Historical character development
- Tools
- Photoshop · Illustrator
- Production window
- Estimated 2–3 weeks
The brief
The challenge
Make the character feel historically grounded and immediately readable while supporting a specific narrative role.
The response
The approach
The design moved through value studies, silhouette tests, clothing and prop exploration, personality notes and final character sheets.
Why it matters
Value in practice
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