Quoted By:
These aren't my designs but I think they fit well.
Gen 1:
>Sturdy and believable anatomy
>Sharp edges
>No more than two prominent colors
>Vaguely reptilian
>Simple silhouettes
>Toriyama eyes.
Gen 2:
>Whimsical aesthetic
>Often oversimplified anatomy
>Fitted for a more temperate climate
>More emphasis on cuteness
Gen 3:
>Highly stylized animals/objects
>Anatomy favors short movement
>Contrasting colors mix of pale and deeper shades
>Land and sea
Gen 4:
>Highly constrasting spikes, armor and plates
>Vaguely anthropromophic frame
>Anatomy favors more expressive movement
>More specific role/niche
>Contrasting and more colors
Gen 5:
>Very saturated and constrasting colors (lots of greys)
>Circles, and ovals.
>Designed to reflect a more "urban" environment.
>Softer edges.
>Goofy but more emotive anatomy
>Designed primarily to fit a more "urbanized niche"
>Designed with an anthropomorphic activity in mind.
> Simple lines and shapes
Gen 6:
>Designs are a mix of older styles
>more kawaii anime aesthetic
>big heads
>More room for details
>Bright colors
Gen 7:
>Very high constrast in colors
>Tropical/Primitive aesthetic
>Individualized
>more emphasis on cuteness and expression
>Fully realized anthro anatomy
>literal Acessories
>More detailed