Shouri Avrielle

This project marked my first VTuber commission and provided valuable experience in client communication, iterative design development, and Live2D production workflows.

Challenge

Unlike projects that begin with a finalized concept illustration, the client provided a comprehensive reference package consisting of visual inspirations, design notes, previous model references, desired expressions, and requested toggles.

The primary challenge was translating numerous individual requirements into a cohesive and visually consistent character design.

Additional challenges included:

• Designing my first female VTuber model

• Balancing the purple and yellow color palette across multiple clothing layers

• Integrating butterfly motifs throughout the design

• Maintaining a professional yet visually appealing VTuber silhouette

• Preparing artwork for future rigging and toggle implementation

• Managing a large number of requested expressions and accessories

Because the design was built from multiple references rather than a finalized concept sheet, many visual decisions required interpretation and refinement throughout production.

Process

The project was developed through continuous communication and feedback with the client.

Using the provided references and design specifications as a foundation, I researched visual solutions and gradually developed a unified design language across the outfit, accessories, and character features.

Particular attention was given to:

• Outfit layering and silhouette design

• Accessory placement and butterfly-themed details

• Hair styling and alternate hairstyle options

• Expression development

• Toggle planning for future rigging implementation

Since illustration and rigging were included within the project scope, all assets were organized and separated with animation requirements in mind.

Solution

To unify the large number of requested elements, I established a consistent visual language centered around soft lavender tones, gold accents, butterfly motifs, and clean professional styling.

The outfit was refined to improve silhouette readability while preserving the client's preferred references and color palette.

In addition to the illustration work, the model was rigged with multiple interactive features and customization options, including:

• Coat toggle

• Hairstyle toggle

• Glasses toggle

• Expression toggles

• Coffee mug accessory

• Penguin companion plushie

• Additional emotion states and visual effects

These features allowed the final model to feel highly personalized while remaining easy to use during streams.

Result

The completed project successfully transformed a detailed collection of references and requirements into a cohesive VTuber model while providing a customizable streaming experience through rigging and interactive features.

As my first VTuber commission, this project significantly improved my understanding of:

• Client communication

• Design interpretation

• VTuber production workflows

• Live2D asset preparation

• Rigging implementation

• Feature planning and customization systems