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Character design (of English character design, dt actually. " Character design " ) refers to the design and implementation of a visual- graphic character for later use in animation, advertising, street art, graphic design, comic or visual arts. The drawings of the character designer define the character three-dimensional and give other artists the inspiration for her work with the figure in order to ensure a consistent overall design. The profession is particularly common in Japan in the anime industry, there are courses for character design and appropriate training in animation schools.

The process of character designs begins with discussions between project managers and character designer on the project. The designer then proposes designs for the characters that are valued by the participants. Finally, the designers made ​​the design of the figure in characteristic key positions and perspectives. These are then removed from the director and producers. Usually there are already templates, such as comics or books, according to which the figures are designed.