My high concept for my character is in the most basic terms, a humanoid businessman robot that is being invaded by magical plants. The robot itself isn't really used for much other than something to show off to investors. A humanoid robot doesn't really have any practical applications, so an emphasis on smooth friendly character design and an emphasis on a veneer of professionalism. The plants have replaced the robot's left arm, and these plants should be jumbled and free flowing. Popping off part of the robot's plastic veneer, the plants are clearly an intrusion and actively work against the robot's familiar functionality.
I did a lot of research of robots in service work as well as specifically humanoid robots and how they are made practically. Drawing a lot of influence from Atlas from Boston Dynamics, I realized exactly how joints were formed and the idea of using plastic shells as a way to make the robot feel more at home in an office. The overall color scheme and design language of the robot also draws form printers and other office place technology. As for the plants, I focused on how plants were depicted interacting with inorganic structures and how they either grew on, around, or through.
Below you'll see my explorations and sillouhette work. I learned a lot about exactly how stark the effect of the plants needs to be in order to stick out at a distance, I also learnt a lot about joints and seams that aided in creating a robot character that feels tangible and realistic. it also convinced me to add the little dandelion on top of his head to have a stronger visual identity
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