The companion of our robot-character is to be built by him, however it needs to be simple and easily identifiable. Therefore the idea of using a mannequin, and putting a box on it's head, seems appropriate and achievable within our budget/time constraints. Whilst I like the design of it having no arms or legs (so is pretty much 'useless'), we are being flexible, and will use what is accessible to us. The 'box head' hopefully clearly illustrates a link between the character and it's attempt at creating a companion, it is trying to make itself so it should look in someway similar. He draws on a face, so this should look rough and almost child-like. A very 'cliche' idea of beauty.
The robot-character could also come across as quite bashful, and realise the mannequin is naked so try and clothe her in over-size shirts etc. This'd offer a little humour as well as further the idea that he is trying to make a friend/companion and is focused on the idea of it being 'real' more than anything else, (e.g an object of attraction).
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