Artisan Story — Character Design
Character design & idle animation visuals for an indie farming RPG
Client
Adventroupe Studio
Role
Art Department Intern
Duration
6 months
Tools
A series of character designs and idle animation visuals created during my internship at Adventroupe Studio for their indie game Artisan Story, a cozy farming RPG now available on Steam Early Access.
01 The Challenge
Adventroupe Studio needed a series of character designs and idle animation visuals for their cozy farming RPG, Artisan Story. The challenge was creating characters that felt warm and approachable while fitting the game's cozy aesthetic — all within tight production timelines.
02 The Process
I began with rough concept sketches exploring different silhouettes and personalities for each character. After feedback rounds with the art director, I refined the chosen directions into clean digital illustrations using Clip Studio Paint. For idle animations, I created frame-by-frame visuals that conveyed each character's personality through subtle movements.
03 The Outcome
The character designs were successfully integrated into the game and used extensively for social media promotion leading up to the Steam Early Access launch. Artisan Story is now available on Steam, featuring characters I helped bring to life during my internship.