Hello there, I hope you're doing well ^^ !
Here's our main character’s code-named "Beetleboy".
In his design, there are a lot of round or teardrop shapes, to signify the gentle and peaceful aspect of the character. I really wanted him to have a "mascot" look, because he was going to be the symbol of our game, "Star Garderner".
He doesn't have a mouth, in order to erase some of his personality, making it easier for players to project themselves through him and into the game universe.
But the eyes are still present, to bring a "humanizing" and "cute" side to the design, as well as making him more expressive.
Finally, it's impossible to deny that he's been given an "insect" aspect in his design, because like them, he's capable of flying off the ground and collecting/spreading pollen. That's why his backpack looks like a shell and his antennae like... insect antennae.
(-> In a nutshell, haha !)