The Custom Designs app in Animal Crossing: New Horizons lets you create original clothing, path patterns, and decorative items. This 가이드 covers the basics of designing and shares 팁 to help 초보자 create great-looking designs.

What You Can Create

• Clothing: T-shirts, dresses, caps, and face masks
• Path patterns: Brick roads, dirt paths, and custom tiles
• Decorative items: Signboards, umbrellas, phone cases, and furniture 커스터마이즈

Getting Started

1. Open the Custom Designs App

Access it from your NookPhone. The canvas is 32×32 pixels. Start with a simple design to learn the tools.

2. Understand the Color Palette

You start with 8 colors. 업그레이드 to “Pro Designs” (available after buying the Pro Design 업그레이드 from Able Sisters) to unlock 12 colors and clothing-specific editing options like sleeves and collars.

3. Drawing Tools

• Pen: Draw one pixel at a time
• Fill: Paint all connected same-colored areas at once
• Eyedropper: Pick up a color from the canvas
• Copy/Paste: Duplicate selected areas

초보자 팁

1. Start Simple

Begin with basic geometric patterns — stripes, polka dots, or checkerboard. Patterns repeat, so a small motif can create a strong visual effect on clothing or paths.

2. Limit Your Colors

Using 2–4 colors creates a clean, readable design. High contrast between colors makes the design pop, especially for path patterns viewed from a distance.

3. Use the Smoothing to Your Advantage

Animal Crossing automatically applies anti-aliasing to smooth pixel edges. Sharp outlines with minimal interior detail work best with this system. Avoid overly complex pixel art.

Advanced Techniques

• 다운로드 references: Use the Custom Designs Portal to browse and 다운로드 designs from other 플레이어 worldwide
• QR code import: Import designs from previous Animal Crossing games using QR codes and the Nintendo Switch Online app
• Coordinate path sets: Create matching sets of path tiles (straight, corner, cross, end) to build realistic roads

Summary

Custom Designs are a fun way to 개인화 your island and character. Start with simple patterns, keep colors limited, and build up to more complex designs over time. Your unique style will make your island stand out.