How to Design a Character for Animation - Illustrator Tutorial

Learn how to design an animation-ready character in Adobe Illustrator with this 12-minute tutorial by Jess Riley from Envato Tuts+. Follow a step-by-step process that covers everything from initial character concept to preparing your design for animation. The tutorial breaks down the creative workflow into manageable sections: defining your character concept, sketching techniques, creating the initial vector drawing, applying color schemes, adding texture effects, and properly preparing your artwork for animation. Perfect for beginners interested in character design or motion graphics, this easy-to-follow guide provides all the fundamentals needed to create simple, animation-friendly character designs in Illustrator.