Artist insight 15 TIPS FOR BETTER BACKGROUNDS
Dec 23, 2021
4 minutes
Background design is a role in animation in which the artist gets to set the stage for the characters’ world.
Think of background design as being an architect but for a 2D world, or a set designer for a fictional character. Backgrounds are key as you establish the context to the world. Does it take place in a fantasy castle? A fictitious city in space? Or perhaps the world is more grounded in everyday life?
With the tips and advice ahead, I’ll give you some important pointers on how to achieve a background design portfolio and what to expect once you’re in this role in the animation industry. I’ll cover shape
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