Persona

I have loved superheroes and fantasy characters since childhood. For this project, I began with an ability and imagined a being who had lived with it for a long time: what body and habits might flight produce, and what tools or clothing might a magic user need?

Rather than adding a power to a finished design, I let it determine the character’s posture, proportions, clothing and props. Just as my abilities and repeated actions can change me, I treated each superpower as something that shapes its user.

I adapted references from popular culture, fashion and everyday objects to suit each ability. I also considered making art toys from the outset, designing silhouettes and defining features that would remain recognizable in three dimensions.