How to Create Characters Based on an Existing Design (Komiko Tutorial)

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How to Create Characters Based on an Existing Design (Komiko Tutorial)

Have a character design you love and want to turn it into your own OC in Komiko? Whether it’s an illustration you’ve drawn, a favorite outfit, or just a specific aesthetic you want to recreate — Komiko makes it easy to generate characters that match your vision.

Here’s a quick tutorial on how to bring your design to life using Komiko’s OC Maker:


✨ Step-by-Step Guide

1. Upload Your Design as a Reference Image

Start by uploading the image of the character design you want to use. This will serve as the visual reference for your generated character.

Example character design

2. Use a Prompt that Refers to the Image

In the prompt field, describe the character using a short and clear description. You can include traits like hairstyle, clothing, and mood — and simply refer to the uploaded image as the “reference image.”

Example prompt:
“1girl, orange hair, pink dress, looks like the reference image.”

3. Generate and Refine

Click Generate, and Komiko will create a character that closely matches the style and features of your reference. You can tweak the prompt and regenerate until you’re happy with the result.

Generated characters

🧡 Why This Is Useful

This method is perfect for:

  • Turning sketches into polished OCs
  • Reimagining existing designs in different styles
  • Keeping character consistency across panels

Whether you’re a writer, artist, or creator, Komiko helps you bridge imagination and execution — faster.


Give it a try and bring your characters to life in your own style!

👉 Launch OC Maker on Komiko