Annie β An Expressive AI Chatbot with Real-Time Animation
Annie is an AI-powered chatbot I created for Layla Network to elevate user interaction beyond static text replies. She talks, listens, and expresses emotions through smooth real-time animations β making conversations feel human-like and memorable.
π‘ What I Did
Rigged the provided image into a flexible, animation-ready character.
Rig
Created a complete viseme system for realistic mouth shapes synced to speech.
Designed idle, listening, and talking animations to match real-time AI responses.
Integrated the animations seamlessly into the chatbotβs user interface.
Ensured smooth, lightweight performance for web and app use.
π― The Impact
Turned a static image into a fully interactive AI companion.
Increased user engagement and brand uniqueness for Layla Network.
Showcased how thoughtful motion design can transform generic bots into memorable characters.
π Deliverables
β Rigged character from static image
β Viseme library for lip-sync
β Talking, listening, idle & expressive animations
β Rive export & integration support
π Looking For
I help brands and startups animate their AI characters β from static images or illustrations β and connect them to live chat interactions.
If you want your AI assistant to feel alive,
letβs talk!