the process of making
Krispy krunchy chicken
Animated loop
WORKing on the design
Year
04/2020
Updates to the Character
Working closely with the owner, we decided it’d be best for the character to look less like a giant chicken and more like someone in a giant cartoon chicken costume. He was given a black apron to help contrast against the white feather, a zipper was placed on his back and he was given a friendly name: Ricky Chickey.
Animation Tests
Character Art
The first draft was a little too literal. As you can see he’s a bit uncanny and unintentionally creepy.
the Mascot
This Miami branch of Krispy Krunchy Chicken was known for their life-size chicken mascot who always stood in the doorway. as a local celebrity, he would become the central focus of our campaign.
Rubberhose Walk Cycle Test
For the first iteration, I went with a rubberhose style of animation. The client wanted it to look a little less “noodley” though so we went with a more natural walk cycle.