i noticed this year was a really great one for designing so i thought, hey, alongside the art summary, why not one focused on design concepts? and WOW, i designed a LOT this year... designing is my True Passion™ so i think i'm gonna do this from now on! i liked seeing all the stuff i designed for myself, my wife and for others <3

this isn't by any monthly standard, just my best 12 from this year! : D

4th and 8th's concepts credit go to gillbear for the original sketches/concepts<3
the last two, 11 and 12 bakaqeyama @ DA did the sketches and lines and base! : D
everything else is me tho~ base makers are listed in the corners!