Master Chief creator Marcus Lehto has recalled his initial design process for the now-iconic character, saying he and the team at Bungie “tried a lot of things” before settling on the look everyone now knows.
“The creation of the Master Chief is something that I went through so many ringers to try to find the right look, the right feel, the right stature for such a character,” Lehto said in an interview with Kent State Magazine. Lehto attended Kent State.
The report said some of the early designs for Master Chief were “too slender, too stylized.” To come up with the final design, Lehto said he look at a variety of things for inspiration, including an M1 Abrams tank, the line of an Apache helicopter, and a BMX helmet.
It’s fascinating to hear about the creative journey behind such an iconic character! The dedication to getting Master Chief’s design just right really shows the passion and effort that went into the project. It’s amazing how much thought goes into character creation!
Absolutely! It’s impressive how persistence can lead to something so memorable. It’s also interesting to think about how each iteration likely contributed to shaping the Master Chief’s personality and backstory, making him even more relatable to fans.