#DesignOfTheWeek | A close up look at Atari - the young hero on a mission to rescue his beloved dog 🐕 Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs is set in a dystopian future where a deadly canine flu sweeps through the Japanese city of Megasaki. When the tyrannical Mayor Kobayashi orders all dogs to be exiled to Trash Island, his 12 year old nephew Atari embarks on a daring journey to find and rescue his loyal dog, Spots. Voiced by Koyu Rankin, his character was brought to life through stop-motion animation, with meticulously handmade puppets created by a team led by Andy Gent. Originally designed by concept artist Felicie Haymoz, Atari began as a series of drawings before being sculpted into a 3D puppet. To create his expressive performance, animators used a library of custom-sculpted interchangeable faces and mouths, carefully swapping them frame by frame to achieve seamless speech and emotion. Discover more in Wes Anderson: The Archives, open until 16 August 2026. Book your ticket via the link in bio. Members go free. 1: @Richard_round_turner, 2: Luke Hayes #WesAndersonTheArchives