Let’s Line Up!
Character design for a pandemic survival card game. “Let’s Line Up” is a strategic card game designed to simulate resource management during a pandemic. Players use numbered character cards to gain access to supplies while navigating through unique challenges.
- Role
- Freelance illustrator
- Timeline
- Aug – Oct 2024
- Type
- Client project
- I did
- Character design · Illustration
*Grain and grid applied to ensure uniqueness and prevent copyright issues.
A series of engaging, numbered chibi characters.
My role in this project was to design a series of engaging, numbered chibi characters that added personality to the gameplay.
Designed unique style characters.
Focused on creating minimal yet expressive designs with distinct poses, outfits, and accessories.
Layers organized by outfit, pose, and expression for easy adaptation to different card layouts.
From game mechanics to final cards.
- 01Understanding the game concept
Collaborated with the client to understand the card game mechanics, character personality requirements, and overall visual style. The goal was to create characters that were visually appealing and aligned with the game’s pandemic survival theme.
- 02Initial sketches
Explored various poses, outfits, and expressions for each character. Prioritized diversity in appearance and functionality to reflect their roles in the game.
- 03Refining the design
Developed detailed character designs based on client feedback. Worked on consistent proportions, minimal shading, and a cohesive color palette for all characters.
- 04Final designs
Delivered colored illustrations with layers organized by outfit, pose, and expression for easy adaptation to different card layouts.
Initial sketches
The full cast, ready for the deck.
*Grain and grid applied to ensure uniqueness and prevent copyright issues.
Fewer rounds of changes, by fixing the order of work.
- Challenge
- Frequent client requests for changes in color palettes and outfit details.
- Solution
- Developed a structured workflow to finalize outfits before moving to expressions and colors, reducing overall revisions.