I don't have formal training in character design, but it has always been a passion of mine. With that said, here is my attempt at designing the Patakis in “The Patakis“ based on what Craig Bartlett has said in interviews. I really wish we could still get this spin-off and see more of Craig's genius. Slide 1: Depicts a hypothetical punk-rock logo surrounded by doodles.
Slide 2: A look at my designs for Helga's family.
Slide 3: Teen Helga. The goal was to make her tomboyish with a bit of an edge (ripped jeans and hat).
Slide 4: Beeper King Himself. His design was inspired by Craig Bartlett’s notes.
Slide 5: Miriam Pataki. Since she is 12-stepping and working at a T.V. station, I designed Miriam to reflect someone getting back on her feet -- even gave her a sobriety coin (she totally earned it).
Slide 6: Olga Pataki. The trickiest to redesign, but overall, the goal was to make her a bit more mature than before. What do you guys think? It's still a work in progress, but I hope y'all like them.