ZBrush as a Character Design Tool - ZBrush Creature Design: Creating Dynamic Concept Imagery for Film and Games - page 33

feel special. They read as just decoration. When the horns are at their largest, as in image C, they become
a design statement. This is a bolder approach to the horns that creates an interesting character bust because
there is a dynamic tension between the character's head and the massive sweeping horns.
Figure 1-31: The concept of visual weight illustrated with basic geometric shapes
Figure 1-32: Visual weight applied to the horns of a character
Many of the best designers I know have a graphic design background. They have a solid and thorough
understanding of how basic 2-D shapes interact and create compelling combinations. They use this inform-