{"id":555,"date":"2026-04-02T14:38:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T12:38:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/wordpress2\/?p=555"},"modified":"2026-04-25T17:53:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T15:53:22","slug":"mascot-in-motion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/02\/mascot-in-motion\/","title":{"rendered":"Mascot in Motion\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-custom-content-position is-position-top-right duve-cover\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:617px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2160\" height=\"1000\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-557 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Banner_2-1.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Banner_2-1.png 2160w, https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Banner_2-1-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Banner_2-1-1024x474.png 1024w, https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Banner_2-1-768x356.png 768w, https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Banner_2-1-1536x711.png 1536w, https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Banner_2-1-2048x948.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2160px) 100vw, 2160px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#ad656e\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-6226084c wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-1adfbc7b alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-498974ab\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Mascot in Motion<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c0ed7bcb alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-81e7f485\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">A mascot can be a powerful asset for a brand, even more so when it\u2019s animated. In this project, I set out to create a series of animated emoticons featuring a custom-made mascot for a fictional educational platform for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\">My vision was to design a cute and playful character that would appeal to children and make the educational content more engaging. I animated the mascot as stickers that could be used across the website, app, social media, and marketing materials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-36076906\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-e397593c\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Services<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Concept<br>\u2022<br>Character Design<br>\u2022<br>Motion Design<br>\u2022<br>Character Rigging<br>&amp; Animation&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-68a0f215 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-deb9d191\">\n<figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1000\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1000 \/ 1000;\" width=\"1000\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fox_hello.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-947bf149 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-d29766a1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-7a4dc055\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Process<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2e65459853b788438162f495d8536077\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;font-size:18px\">Since the project is based on an educational platform for children, the character needed to feel approachable and instantly likable.<br><br>I designed a friendly little fox, focusing on simple, readable shapes, bright, harmonious colors, relatable childlike features, and a playful silhouette that would work well even at small sizes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-c8f2aa8c alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-1c7fe2df\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-d5127358 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sketch-1024x683.png ,https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sketch.png 780w, https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sketch.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sketch-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-1638\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"Sketch\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5f898fb9 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-608ed825\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-d5716345 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sides-scaled.png ,https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sides-scaled.png 780w, https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sides-scaled.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sides-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-1641\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1185\" title=\"Sides\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3e3499f1 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-fa9c086f\">\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-431220894be305f3d98088661e3c9172\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;font-size:18px\">After setting up the character sheet with front and semi-profile views, I built a complex rig that allows for a simpler workflow during animation. This preparation phase also makes it easier and more time-efficient to expand the series in the future when creating new poses and animations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f38d53fb alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-26335eb7\">\n<figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1000\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1000 \/ 1000;\" width=\"1000\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/body-bones_1.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-13fad5fe alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-85c6c5cd\">\n<figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"720\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 720;\" width=\"1280\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/face-bones_2.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-b81c7598 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-e1ecae67\">\n<figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hello-bones.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-4830fe5f alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-b782a408\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-e21ac69d\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Outcome<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9672f4ffc985deeee13e4d31e51b8b25\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;font-size:18px\">With the rig ready, I created three short sticker-style animations to communicate a \u201cHello,\u201d shown by a friendly hand wave, an agreeing \u201cYes, that\u2019s right\u201d nod, and an enthusiastic \u201cI have an idea!\u201d expression. These animations form the basis of a mascot-based emoticon series that can be expanded over time, thanks to the complex rig. Each animation can be placed within content, much like custom-made emojis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a5f5e4f3deb9d6ae39c395c817cd8d5b\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;font-size:18px\">The outcome is a custom-made mascot with a scalable emoticon system that combines charm with practicality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-24d57efa alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-4d3618f3\">\n<figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1000\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1000 \/ 1000;\" width=\"1000\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fox_idea.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-adcb2b95 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-efad57d5\">\n<figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1000\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1000 \/ 1000;\" width=\"1000\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fox_right.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-4f7c0b3c alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-e29954bb\">\n<figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\" class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1000\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1000 \/ 1000;\" width=\"1000\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Fox_hello.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-32f14dc6 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image alignfull uagb-block-6639c734 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-full\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Banner_1-1.png ,https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Banner_1-1.png 780w, https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Banner_1-1.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Banner_1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-556\" width=\"2160\" height=\"1000\" title=\"Banner_1\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-74df24ea alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-648f18e4\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-4b82568b wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/faraon-animations.com\/index.php\/contact\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Get in touch<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mascot in Motion A mascot can be a powerful asset for a brand, even more so when it\u2019s animated. 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