
A
s cosplayers, we’re often focused on
bringing characters from our favorite
fantasy worlds to life — but have you ever wanted
to make a completely original costume based on
a character you developed yourself? Whether you
want to create a new character within an existing
fantasy world, or invent someone from an entirely
new universe of your own creation, designing an
original character is a fun way to tell a new story
and make a costume that is one-of-a-kind. Let’s
take a look at some tips and strategies for making
your design compelling and unique.
WORLD BUILDING AND BACKSTORY
Every character inhabits a world. If you’re
creating a new character ...