How research has affected my practical outcome?

My research influenced my practical working in a number of ways. The analysis of different soc-psychological theories and the cognitive abilities of the pre operational stage helped me understand my target audience in depth as I research how they process information and what they find engaging, what helps stimulate their curiosity. The case study on Sesame street and its characters helped me understand what makes a successful kids program a what makes a character appealing for my targeted age group. After all successful characters can go as far a being role models for children, but most importantly they should guide a child through the learning process in an entertaining. The whole purpose of the research conducted throughout this written body of work was to create a solid and effective theoretical basis for the practical application. The character design is heavily based on this research; I used simple shapes, so as to avoid making them look confusing for the target age group. Light colors, simplistic style and a relate-able curious young character, all of these factors are found in any given successful kids show.
Overall this research really was mostly driven by my work from last year about the educational system, however then I struggled to find relevance with my work as an animator. However this time I was driven by the intention to find out what makes a successful kids show, that helps children learn and influences them in a long term, positive way.