Duolingo bird interaction

I really wanted to give the mascot more personality and make it feel alive, rather than just having a simple idle animation. I spent time playing around with different movements and timing to make it feel more expressive, playful, and responsive.

I love how small details can make such a big difference. A subtle movement or a little reaction can completely change how a character feels, and that’s what made this one so fun to work on.

Sharing a few bits from the process and how it all came together. It’s always satisfying to see a character go from a static design to something that feels like it has a life of its own ✨