Chappie

This application allows users to create a personalized chappie, a distinctive human-shaped graphic that can serve as a profile picture across various social networking services (SNS) or within personal contact lists.

• Create your chappie with ease: Choose from over 100 customizable items to design your chappie. Users can select attributes such as background color, hairstyle, and accessories to craft a representation that resembles themselves, friends, or other individuals.
• Use your chappie on SNS: Once created, you can set your chappie as your profile picture on platforms like LINE, Facebook, and Twitter. This feature allows users to express their current look and share their personality with friends.
• Sharing capabilities:
  • Send your chappie image: The application offers a straightforward method for sending your chappie via email or messaging services. Your chappie can also be used as a profile picture on social networks or saved in your contacts.
  • Transfer to friends: You have the option to send your chappie in a transferable format, enabling recipients to edit and modify the design to their liking.

The chappie concept originated in 1994 through the creativity of groovisions. Characterized by its simple form—a straight-standing body—chappie can be customized to represent any individual by adjusting features such as hairstyle, clothing, skin tone, and eye color. The design transcends traditional boundaries of age, gender, and race. Additionally, the app follows specific guidelines for displaying multiple chappies together in one plane.

Since its inception as computer data, chappie has evolved into an iconic figure within brand campaigns. The character made its first appearance as a life-sized mannequin in 1997 and transitioned into a musical artist with releases under Sony Music Entertainment in 1999, which included three singles and one album. Today, chappie continues to engage audiences as a representative for various companies and educational institutions.