These were an early digital rendering for some fur coloring and creature aesthetic for Cbeebies Feeling Better. This was a step closer to the character feel I wanted, but it wasn’t quite right.

I was the puppet designer and  maker for a major new Cbeebies TV series Feeling Better. The show, presented by Dr Radha, features two puppet creatures. They explore the complex world of emotions. Series 1 started airing March 19th 2017, and is featured on BBC 1, the Cbeebies channel, youtube and cbeebies radio.

We had a long and explorative design process. I experimented with sketches, digital drawing and fully sculpted prototypes. To try and find the right characters and the right aesthetic for the show. The BBC wanted something new and different, but something that remained within the Cbeebies world. After the initial cartoony sketches, I explored a more creature-esque approach both in sculpts, fur sampling and drawings. We all agreed this wasn’t right.  As we moved forward  we focused on the cartoony/puppety look and not the creature aesthetic.