The Beginning!
As a starting point for most projects, especially with this one, I like to gather and look at different references just to make sure I understand what things actually look like and sketch them. I do this because sometimes (at least for me), when I think I know what something looks like by memory, I tend to be proven wrong in the end when I search the pictures of the actual thing in question as I never realize that there are a lot of details that can be overlooked when remembering from memory. As well, references can also help with inspiring different ideas so it’s really helpful!
With Lily-Ane’s drawing of her invention in mind as well as a starting point, I started looking for references that bear similarities to the invention, hoping to understand not only the invention better but also to explore and find ways to convey the invention as great as possible! I started looking at references for the clownfish and angler fish specifically because her invention’s design makes me think it’s a hybrid of the two. Though looking at these references, I learned that angler fish are actually really scary looking in real-life! I also looked at different submarine references such as real ones and the ones depicted in children’s media just to see the similarities and differences. Ultimately, these references will help me figure out how I would approach the design of this invention.
