2Dkäsin
2Dkäsin is a label used in digital art and game development to describe a two-dimensional visual approach that emphasizes hand-crafted, artisanal aesthetics. It is not a formal, universally defined style, but rather a descriptive term used by artists and studios to convey a particular look and functioning method.
The term combines 2D, indicating two-dimensional media, with käsin, a Finnish word meaning by hand, signaling
Common characteristics include irregular or expressive line art, imperfect edges, textures derived from scans of real
Production workflows typically involve initial hand-drawn concepts, digitization via scanning or photography, and vector or raster
Notable usage largely appears in online communities and portfolios rather than formal design guidelines. Variants emphasize