Character Design: from ants to giants!

Are you in need of a good affordable Character design?

Character Design and Illustration is what Happydesigner is all about! We are based in the UK, and when we’re not having fun with our Studio Cat, Erik, we love nothing more than creating random, unique and sometimes crazy characters for all types of businesses.

A custom character or a company mascot is a great way of presenting you or your business. Whether as a fun and cheeky representation, or a more corporate approach, it’s essential that it is a perfect fit for your needs and your business. For many people, it’s far easier to remember the face of a character than it is a bland graphic logo!

Why you need a cartoon character?

Perhaps you’re a Plummer called Pete, a Bee-Keeper named Beryl, or maybe a Mouse-Catcher called Morris, and you would like a cartoon character creating uniquely for you, then you have come to the right place! As a professional character designer with over 15 years of experience, we will work closely with you, define precisely what it is you are looking for, and ultimately bring your dream character to life!

Character services:

Character/mascot illustration
Concept and character advice
A whole series of characters in a set style
Comic strip art
Children’s book characters
Animal cartoon character designs
Fictional character mockups
Caricatures

Publications include:

Be sure to check out my References page to see what my clients have had to say about the cartoon character designs I have created for them. If you have a character that you need to bring to life, get in touch today and I can set my magic crayons to work!

Some of my recent projects

childrens book illustrator

Buffy and Huffy

children's book illustrator

Who’s Got Dirty Feet

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A few of my previous clients

happydesigner clients

“Thank you, Sarah, for the amazing work you did on the illustrations for my book. Working with you has been so easy thanks to your enthusiasm, flexibility, support, professionalism and, of course, the amazing quality of your work." – Stuart Neath
“When we first contacted Sarah, Dainty Dizzy was a concept; an idea to be shaped into a brand. Sarah took this idea and illustrated it perfectly….and our brand look and feel was born.” – Dainty Dizzy
"Sarah quickly understood what I wanted to achieve and the look I was after. Sarah kept me informed and brought me into the whole process” – Darron Jon Love
"Sarah is amazing - very fast at understanding the requirements, great pictures and never too much trouble. I recommend her wholeheartedly" - Fernando Caldeira-Saraiva
"Sarah loves her work, her friendly ‘can do’ approach is reassuring whether you’re on your first or tenth book." – Darron Jon Love
“Sarah’s advice has been invaluable, she could have just illustrated my first attempt but knew there was more to be had from the story and pointed me towards the right help." – Darron Jon Love
“Sarah was lovely to work with and keen to make sure that the illustrations were a perfect match for the story. It’s obvious that she really cares about her work and wants you, the author, to be happy with the final results.” – Marion Adams
Sarah really understood the brief right from the beginning and has been able to translate my ideas and mental images, that at times were quite specific, into magical illustrations that are better than I’d ever hoped. She has absolutely nailed it!” – Gareth Edwards
"The logos are absolutely fantastic, they are spot on brief and are even better than we imagined!”- Paolo Pini, Step Up To Languages
"I hope my recommendation will persuade you to use Sarah! I cannot fault her, for her professionalism, enthusiasm and talent." - Michelle Hawkins, Director: The Flying DoDo
"WOW! Love it! I'm so happy with what you've produced- and with so little input from me. FANTASTIC!!! THANK YOU” - Darren Pascoe: 'Red Rabbit Book'
"I am absolutely thrilled with the colours and love the look and overall feel of the book, its so different and unique, thank you so much"
“I was so nervous ringing you as i've never done anything like this before, but you were so friendly and put me completely at ease.” - Donna Purvis
“Sarah’s re-branding of my business has given it a much needed fresh and quirky feel. She provided us with an extremely friendly courteous and efficient service and injected an energy into the project, that only Sarah could.” – Discovery Leisure
"These posters and flyers are perfect”
- Julia G, Manager at the Truro branch of Pets at Home
Sarah has a great insight into how to best produce a children’s book and is really helpful in getting you there! I really cannot recommend Sarah enough – brilliant designer, friendly and professional. The experience has been a great one!“ – Jodie Jackson
“Sarah is professional, friendly and very knowledgeable, she delivered 100% with a new logo that was spot on! We can't recommend her enough!” - Lucy @ Get Active
"It's been great working with Sarah as our illustrator! She's been so great in taking all feedback on board and delivers work of the highest standard. Would 100% recommend :-)" - Michelle Gibbs, Doodle Dozen Series
"Thank you both so much for your hard work and dedication. Sarah is a fantastic illustrator! It is nice to know I have worked with someone who is so professional at her job, and will certainly remember her for the future if I need another book illustrating."
“I am so happy that I found Sarah to bring my book to life. Sarah took the time to listen and really made the effort to make sure that I was happy and her brilliant designs translated the words of my book into a beautiful visual story." - Jodie Jackson
"I can’t speak highly enough of Sarah! She has brought Roopert Snoopert to life in a way I could never have imagined.
The illustrations are fantastic! Sarah keeps you update with progress from the draft stage right through to sign off." - Paul Micklewright
"She has a keen eye for the quirky detail, she is punctual and a joy to work with. I simply cannot praise her enough.” - Clickety Books
"Sarah understood what I was looking for and produced a fantastic logo for me. She is very approachable and friendly – I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her” - Katie Jarvis, Fancy Prints
“Sarah is an extremely talented designer and illustrator. She has that rare gift of being able to find something in your business or character that you never knew existed" - Craig Green
"Outstanding illustrator with exceptional talent. You couldn’t wish for a better artist, as it would be impossible to find. Such a spectacular gifted designer who is always happy!" - Rachel Lake
“Books arrived safely today- I am absolutely delighted with how they look – I can’t thank you enough – you’ve made my dream come true :)” – Jane Collins