作品名称 Project Title : A Dream of Red Mansions: 2D Rigging & VTuber mocap

简介 Description:

For this assignment, I quickly decided to focus on Jia Baoyu from A Dream of Red Mansions. I was drawn to the idea of designing a prince-like character, as it offered strong visual possibilities and an interesting balance of elegance, symbolism, and personality. At first, I considered experimenting with skills I was already somewhat familiar with, such as 3D sculpting or game character design. However, I ultimately chose to challenge myself by exploring something completely new: creating a VTuber model in Live2D.

In developing the design, I wanted to emphasise key aspects of Jia Baoyu’s identity, particularly his noble status and his symbolic connection to jade, as he is famously associated with being born with a jade piece in his mouth. Another important feature was his long hair, which appears consistently across different depictions and reflects his soft, androgynous beauty. These core traits became central to my interpretation of the character.

To guide the visual development, I created a Milanote board of references, including noble Chinese costume, jade-inspired colours and patterns, and the Japanese ouji fashion style. This style, influenced by aristocratic dress, combines princely elegance with a youthful and androgynous charm. Through this project, I aimed to merge these influences into a refined character design while developing new technical skills in Live2D model creation.

使用软件 Tools Used: Live2D, Adobe Photoshop