Character Design:

Faces

The human face conforms to a set of basic proportions. You can distort and exaggerate
these proportions to create a memorable character design.

Most realistic faces are based on ovals.

Most realistic faces are based on ovals.

The rounder you make a face,

the more youthful it will appear.

Faces of men and boys are more angular.

Also, enlarging the eyes will make the
character look innocent and young.

Small eyes and large mouths can make a

character look more menacing

Here are a few

examples of
characters with
a lot of exaggeration.