Alien Emoticons (W.I.P)

Shelley · 10-29-2006, 02:53 PM

So I've taken a break from a big project that me and a friend are working on and start working on some "alien themed emoticons". They're still in the testing phase and colours are still being tweaked and hopefully enhanced but I would appreciate any comments, criticism ot geral allround feedback regarding the early variants.

Testing Phase

Code Monkey · 10-29-2006, 03:00 PM

They're funny that's for sure. kind of big though. They remind me of Gary, Spongebob's pet snail. I can't wait to see how they evolve.

Shelley · 10-29-2006, 03:05 PM

Funny you should say that they look like snails (I thought so also) which was the reason I added the 3rd antenna and eye.

I've got some ideas on some animation though it's going to take a while to modify the vectors and anchor points. I'll also try to shave a few pixels from them in the process.

Code Monkey · 10-29-2006, 03:12 PM

Maybe have a flustered looking one with it's antenna's tangled.

Eric · 10-29-2006, 11:40 PM

and one with the antennas twisted maybe
you have imagination Shelley

Shelley · 10-30-2006, 02:28 AM

Nice suggestion. Might prove a little tricky but I'll try and design something that you both suggested. I'm going to spend a little time with this set so any more suggestions would be great.

Shelley · 10-30-2006, 03:21 PM

Here's a few more that I've been working on.

Testing Phase

Eric · 10-30-2006, 11:40 PM

how come the last red talking one is feminin ??

Code Monkey · 11-02-2006, 01:16 PM

They need nostrils to complete the facial expressions. Too much emptiness above the mouth without the eyes there.

Shelley · 11-02-2006, 02:25 PM

You're a star CM. Thanks for the suggestion, this is something I think that the emoticons are lacking (like you said) to much emptiness above the mouth which I totally agree with.

Code Monkey · 11-02-2006, 02:30 PM

Plus being little holes, you can stretch and proportion them to convey the mood.

Code Monkey · 11-02-2006, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric

how come the last red talking one is feminin ??

Is that because it's always chattering?

Shelley · 11-02-2006, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Code Monkey

Plus being little holes, you can stretch and proportion them to convey the mood.

Again, I totally agree. I think the shaping and movement of the nostrils will add to a more appropriate realistic conveyed emotion.

Just one of the main reasons why I like posting my w.i.p before the design goes into it's finalized state.

Your getting a badge for this CM.