#cosmobug redesign

[sillygoofylittleartist]

Cosmobug redesign. I know a lot of people either love or hate the original look, personally I’m neutral to it I just hate how her ears are exposed because exposed skin in space yikes. I definitely changed a lot with this one but I hope she comes across more astronaut like than before.

[kari-go]

Their faces are matching :D

[milabeedoodling]

Hi for the ask game, 3 ad 14 🤎

Hi!! Thank you for your ask

3. What ideas come from when you were little

I never thought about that

In terms of AUs I think it could be my Pixie Hollow AU that I never continued on and it's waiting to be drawn. I was obsessed with anything fairies as a kid, hemce why my LB redesign (that I think haven't posted yet) has ladybug wings and why Cosmobug might be my favorite LB design.

14. Any favorite motifs

I don't think it qualifies as a motif, but I really enjoy using bright colors and adding little quirks and details into the characters, like beauty marks, interesting shapes, some fashion choices that I think they'd do.

I do this a lot in my writing too xD

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[miraculoussly]

This was my original LB/Marinette redesign, I think I like it better than my digital copy..

(Reasoning for design changes under the cut)

Ladybug:

Why did I do this? - When I look at LB's canon design, I feel like it's... kinda boring? Like c'mon, that's basically a swimsuit with polka dots on it! - It is such a crime that LB gets 0 change in her hair, when canonically it could be so. much. more. -In my opinion, a miraculous holder's transformed state should showcase parts of their actual personality. With all the intricate plans LB comes up with, it's hard to believe this is what she ended up with, especially since she's supposed to be a future fashion designer!

What did I want from the redesign? - Different hair, preferably a symmetrical hairstyle mingling with cyan hair dye (Deriving from cosmobug, amongst other forms of LB) - The suit should be a bit more intricate than just polka dots. (More black like in her power-up?) - The suit should be easy to fight in (obviously) and have pockets (because which girl doesn't need them?)

How did I achieve my goals? - Well, the hair had been on my mind a lot before I started, so my choice was set the moment I drew them. I feel like my choice was good for fighting as well since the hair won't be tied loosely, or in a way that it could get in her face. - As I was doing the previous, I realized I couldn't incorporate Mari's iconic hair ribbons. Whatever. Then I wondered if maybe the ribbons actually symbolized a ladybug's antennae. Welp. Now she has those. - A few parts are self-indulgent when it came to designing (especially the repeated Vs). The contour, the black knee-highs, the black fingertips (maybe to help climb?) and the tiny ladybug wings are both personal choices and references to other suits. - The canon design seemed to lack any actual framing to the suit that would make her appear to be safer from any chance of injury, though it makes sense since all parts of the suit are magic and will protect her. Still, owing to Adrien's design as Mister Bug, I added shoulder pads. - Lastly, I wanted to add that sort of flair Scarabella has in her suit. However, it didn't seem very... Marinette? So I switched it out for protruding "pockets" that are attached to her belt.

Marinette Dupain-Cheng:

Why did I do this? - Well, I just did Ladybug, it's only logical... - Marinette is cute, but she can always be cuter! What did I want out of the redesign? - Showing off Marinette's sense of style. She is gonna be a famous fashion designer someday and you better believe it. So what if it isn't trendy in Paris yet? - Making her look reasonably unlike Ladybug without losing her essence.

How did I achieve my goals? - I loosened the pigtails, something I just love seeing in fanart. - More personal stylistic choices (especially the pink/greyscale aesthetic I'm going for). I love drawing poofy sleeves, so that went in. Hm, what about embroidery on her jacket? Perhaps a skort? Or knee-high socks? Cute shoes? Oh alright, maybe I'll add a choker for her bare neck... If you read this far, thank you. Leave a comment or an ask maybe. I'd love to read your opinions.