Good whyville designers

Kikiwiki5: Lol I think I've made over parts, so it's hard to pick a favorite. Keiiah: Honestly, I don't like many of my designs. If I had to pick, though, I'd pick either the 'molossus' jacket or 'NCC ' gosh, what a geeky title -- and I'm not sure why I like those two most.

I really love this set because anyone can rock it. I love to wear it as a girl. Also, I love how Thehundreds logo came out and Thehundreds is one of my favorite brands. DahCutie: Why did you start designing on Whyville? Kaylub: I honestly have no clue why I started to design. Lilpcdoll: I started designing on Whyville because I've always been interested in drawing. When I found out you could create parts on Whyville and wear them, I was all aboard.

A couple of friends and I actually started designing sets together back in , and I think that's where I started to kind of get my own sense of style from. They definitely inspired me to start designing. Ktngirlie: I used to design on an old, hacked account named "elvis2" years and years ago. I recently picked it up again on this account and was surprised. I guess I found it really relaxing for some reason.

Doing intricate--if a bit meticulous--things calms me when I have a lot on my mind. Kikiwiki5: It was about turning ideas in my head into an actual thing. Keiiah: Mainly because I thought it was fun, or perhaps to see if I could improve my drawing.

UoChan: I started designing on Whyville when my friend let me design on her user. I wanted to try it out because I love drawing and art in general.

Later, another friend of mine bought me a Whypass so I decided to design on my actual account. I thought it was an awesome way to create parts no one has ever thought of or parts I would like to see in Akbar's. My friends at the time also gave me requests and they complimented me on my parts so I decided to keep drawing.

DahCutie: Why do you think certain designers parts have "Fame" and are sold for high amounts, while others might not be as successful? Kaylub: Most "famous" designers have been designing for a long time usually.

Over time word gets around about how good they are or about the style they design in. Others might not me as successful because they are starting out and aren't as popular to others.

Lilpcdoll: I think certain designers have the "fame" aspect because they put a lot of work and detail into their designs. You want to create parts that people will wear, but also you want to create something that has detail. Ktngirlie: "Fame" is relative. A designer's part could be famous because it was restocked frequently and everyone's got one in their satchel, or it could be famous because everyone's auctioning it off the the highest bidder.

What it boils down to is that you have to count on your customers to make you or break you, so to speak. Kikiwiki5: The more detailed the piece the more expensive, that's common sense lol.

You can just tell when someone actually spent a good amount of time on something rather than something that's sloppy looking. UoChan: It's all supply, demand, and name value. It's also the time spent on the part. I've seen some people literally submit scribbles. Sometimes, it's the simple fact some people just draw and design better than others. Most of the famous designers have been designing for years and so more people have seen their parts in Akbar's.

DahCutie: Do you have any tips for those who want to start designing on Whyville? Kaylub: Don't make things that you think are really ugly, unless you know others like. DO NOT start designing hair first. Start small and work your way up : Lilpcdoll: A lot of people have asked me for designing advice, and the only thing I can say is to practice.

As cliche as that sounds, it's true. When I first started designing, they were pretty ugly and no one wore them. As I progressed, my parts started getting better and people wanted them. Practice makes perfect. Ktngirlie: My best tip would be to really study photos of whatever you're creating.

If it's hair, zoom in on an image of some real life hair you like and analyze the colors. Pick them apart. Find a light source. Highlights and shadows are what takes a part from good to great, in my opinion. Kikiwiki5: Most people think to actually draw with lines like you would on paper. So if I told someone new to make a circle, they would draw it like they would with a pencil.

But if I told an experienced designer to make a circle, they would do it in sections and count the pixels, so that if you draw a line down the middle, it will be perfectly symmetrical. Lo: it's a hard thing to explain but in the end it just takes a creative mind. UoChan: Start with something small or an idea about a part you would like to see in Akbar's. Open a FFV and practice on that. Start slow and utilize the Zoom tool to your advantage. If you need help on shading, then look up articles in the Times about designing.

The one that Twigsy wrote really helped me a lot and I've even recommended it to people! Anyway, here are the results. Given 'er all bacK. The "Other" group includes great designers such as: roseObud, celexa, shmee, adamcamp, girlyleo, mordz, twilite, thetroll, verve, racer, leia, melody, Divine and sinful.

Thanks to my friends and other folks who really helped out a lot I wanted to list your names, but the Times Editor only accepts Whyville names and thanks to everyone else who responded back from my Y-Mail I actually Y-Mailed about people! Check out these awesome designer's stores! Hey everyone! And congratulations to all these designers, you all are great! Until next time, tina