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Charachter design with Stereotypes. pt-1

I tried to create some characters while playing around with certain stereotypes.
For a more 'detailed' explanation, and the project I made this for you can visit this blog(dutch):
https://karakterdesign-en-vooroordelen.blogspot.com/

First, I looked at some of the stereotypes that often appear in films set in a high school. 
In this collage, you see a few characters from different films and animations. I used these characters as reference.

First, I looked at some of the stereotypes that often appear in films set in a high school.
In this collage, you see a few characters from different films and animations. I used these characters as reference.

These are the Stereotypes I used as reference Illustrated.

These are the Stereotypes I used as reference Illustrated.

Here, I drew the stereotypes on one female body type.

Here, I drew the stereotypes on one female body type.

Playing around with stereotypes on one male body.

Playing around with stereotypes on one male body.

Here, I tried to combine the 'Nerd' stereotype with the 'Gothic' stereotype. 

This one Turned out more 'Gothic' than 'Nerd'.

Here, I tried to combine the 'Nerd' stereotype with the 'Gothic' stereotype.

This one Turned out more 'Gothic' than 'Nerd'.

Second attempt

Second attempt

For this one, I experimented with giving one character different outfits. Each outfit represents one stereotype.

For this one, I experimented with giving one character different outfits. Each outfit represents one stereotype.