Character Design

I design characters that feel alive - emotionally honest, visually expressive, and full of story.

Designing characters isn’t just about design fundamentals, but also sensitivity to feeling and nuance, so we can create characters that support storytelling from the inside out. With a background in animation, digital painting, and narrative art, I focus on capturing the inner world of each character, translating emotion into gesture, shape, and color. I’m especially drawn to projects that value authenticity, depth, and a sense of wonder.

Get in touch: info@daniellepioli.com | stephanie@illustrationx.com