MERCHANDISE DESIGN
Character Backpack Comparison
Compare two character-shaped backpacks with a printed design on a more regular shape.
Psyduck’s broad bill
The rounded body forms the bag, while the bill and tuft build the character’s profile. The black shoulder straps sit behind that outline.
Bulbasaur’s rounded bulb
The body and green bulb form two rounded shapes. The bulb projects from the back, so it contributes to the side view as much as the face does.
Pikachu on the front pocket
Here the character appears inside a circular illustration on the front pocket. The pink and blue blocks frame the print while the bag keeps a more rectangular profile.
What to look for
Compare where the character appears. In a shaped bag, the silhouette carries the design. In a printed design, the image and surrounding color blocks do that work.