PLAYGROUNDS ACADEMY | CHARACTER DESIGN BY WOUTER TULP

Visit PLAYGROUNDS ACADEMY | CHARACTER DESIGN BY WOUTER TULP on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 10:30 at (s), Strijp-S.

This in-depth workshop offers an inspiring and hands-on experience in a small, personal group setting. It is designed for professionals and graduates with some experience in character design who want to further develop their skills. For this special edition, Wouter will place extra emphasis on facial expressions, one of the most powerful tools for bringing characters to life. Together, you’ll take a deeper look at how to shape design, gesture, and character consistency can be used to create expressive, believable faces that communicate emotion and personality. WHAT TO EXPECT ➡️ A special deep dive into facial expressions and character consistency across a wide range of expressions ➡️ Shape language: How to use shapes to evoke liveliness ➡️ Proportions: Creating appeal by carefully designing proportions ➡️ Volume: A sound understanding of volumes, and keeping them consistent ➡️ Gesture: Finding the long axis curve of a pose ➡️ Body language: Showing weight and movement in design Throughout the day, you explore these concepts through live demonstrations by Wouter, practical exercises, assignments and personal feedback in a small group setting. This workshop features brand-new materia