Visual Stereotypes and Inclusive Player Experiences
Utilizing Real-World Character Attributes in Both Realistic and Stylized Character Designs for Games.
Thesis Statement
The incorporation of design principals that physically define ethnic makeup in the creation of character art will better equip video game character artists to produce highly diverse and visibly identifiable characters, in contrast to the prevailing industry methodologies typically focused on stereotypical portrayals that can be offensive to various individuals.