BBC Bitesize KS3 character design

Fiasco Design of Bristol developed characters on behalf of Aardman Digital.

http://fiascodesign.co.uk/project/bbc-bitesize-ks3-geography/

The process can be seen here with a good description of how and why, the end results can be seen here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zrw76sg

The interactive animations are aimed at KS3 students who are aged between 11-14 years old.