Rive Animations

Rive Animations for Core Patch Mobile Designs

When the client approached me, their vision was clear: they wanted an animation that wasn’t just visually beautiful, but also interactive, lightweight, and mobile-ready. They needed something that could breathe life into their brand, a looping design that felt natural and fluid, while still being easy to integrate across web, iOS, and Android platforms.

The biggest hurdle? Balancing smooth, physics-inspired motion 🎢 with tiny file sizes so the animation could run seamlessly even on low-bandwidth devices. Every millisecond mattered, the animation had to feel responsive, adaptive, and look perfect on any screen ratio 📱💻.

🗺️ Concept & Storyboarding I started with sketches and motion maps, carefully planning out keyframes and transitions. This stage was all about storytelling through movement, how the shapes would flow, how the energy would transfer from one element to another, and how the animation would loop without a single noticeable cut.

🎨 Design & Vector Prep Clean, layered vector illustrations were built for flexibility. Every path, stroke, and shape was optimized so that once inside Rive, they could be rigged and deformed without losing crispness, making the animation infinitely scalable.

🦴 Rigging & Animation Using Rive’s bone structures, constraints, and mesh deformation, I created a dynamic rig that allowed for fluid, real-world movement. This meant animations weren’t stiff or mechanical, instead, they reacted like living elements 🌊, swaying, bouncing, and flowing naturally.

🛠️ Optimization I trimmed down unnecessary keyframes, compressed vector paths, and refined the physics simulation. The final loop was frame-perfect, so whether you watched it once or a hundred times, it never broke immersion 🔄.

The end product was a lightweight, scalable Rive animation that could be embedded effortlessly into the client’s mobile app and website. The integration was seamless, no lag, no pixelation, just buttery-smooth motion at any size.

On mobile apps, the animation added delightful micro-interactions that made the UI feel alive 🎉.

On landing pages, it became a hero visual, pulling users in and increasing engagement.

On presentations and social media, the same asset was reused effortlessly, a huge win for brand consistency 💡.

📱 In-App Onboarding: Instead of static illustrations, the animation guided users with friendly, looping motions that made navigation intuitive.

🖥️ Website Hero Section: The animation became a centerpiece, grabbing attention instantly and keeping bounce rates low.

💬 Chatbot & Support Screens: A subtle loop added personality, making support interactions feel warm and approachable.

🎤 Presentations & Pitch Decks: The client used the animation to wow investors, proving they weren’t just a tech company but also a design-forward innovator.

🌐 Cross-Platform Branding: Since the animation was vector-based, it scaled beautifully from a small app icon to a massive trade show display, all without losing quality.

The client was thrilled, the animation didn’t just enhance visuals, it boosted engagement, improved usability, and elevated the brand’s digital presence. It showed how motion design can transform static experiences into living, breathing interactions that users remember.

💡 In short: this wasn’t just an animation, it was a brand moment, built to move hearts, not just pixels.

Animated Promo Video for Mighty Mole Mobile Game

When the creators of Mighty Mole 🕳️🐹 approached me, their mission was crystal clear: they wanted a promo video that didn’t just show the game, but sold the experience. Mighty Mole is a quirky, fast-paced mobile game where players guide an adorable mole through exciting challenges. The video needed to instantly hook viewers, spark curiosity, and drive downloads from social media ads and app store previews 🚀📲.

The biggest challenge was time ⏱️. How do you condense a game packed with charm, addictive mechanics, and endless fun into a short, punchy 20–30 second video? It needed to showcase:

The quirky personality of the mole 🐹💨

The fast-paced gameplay 🎮🔥

The variety of levels, obstacles, and rewards 🎯🎁

And still leave room for a bold call-to-action that screamed: “Download Now!” 📲

All while standing out against the millions of games competing for attention in app stores.

1. 🎮 Game Asset Extraction I dove into the game files and carefully extracted high-quality sprites, backgrounds, and UI elements. Every little detail, from the mole’s goofy grin 😄 to the shiny in-game rewards ✨ was polished for the spotlight.

2. 🎬 Scene Composition Using the assets, I reconstructed gameplay sequences, layering elements into cinematic compositions. With creative camera pans 🎥, zoom-ins 🔍, and side-scrolling effects, I brought the game’s world to life outside of just static gameplay.

3. ⚡ Dynamic Motion Design This is where the magic happened ✨. I added:

Screen shakes for intensity 💥

Particle effects for extra energy 🎇

Flash transitions ⚡ to match the game’s high-speed mechanics

Rhythmic cuts synced to music 🎶 for maximum engagement

The result? A video that felt as thrilling and fast-paced as actually playing the game.

4. 📢 Call-to-Action Finally, I designed a bold, animated CTA, “Download Now!” that popped with bright colors 🎨 and kinetic typography. This ensured viewers didn’t just enjoy the video, but were compelled to take action immediately.

The promo video hit exactly the right notes:

✅ Increased Ad Engagement – More clicks, more swipes, more curiosity. ✅ Higher Install Rates – The video translated into a direct boost in downloads 📈. ✅ Brand Personality Boost – Mighty Mole wasn’t just another game — it became the fun, quirky, must-play experience people wanted to try.

📱 App Store Preview: The video became the first impression for new players browsing the store. Its quick pacing kept people watching until the end, driving installs.

📢 Social Media Ads (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook): Short cuts of the promo were repurposed into snackable ads with trendy sound effects, perfect for capturing scroll-stopping attention.

🎥 YouTube Pre-Roll Ads: A 6-second bumper version was optimized for YouTube ads, delivering instant game awareness in just a few seconds.

🌐 Game Website & Landing Pages: The promo looped in the hero section of the official site, adding energy and keeping visitors engaged.

🎤 Investor Presentations: The client even used the video in their pitch deck to investors, showcasing the game’s potential in an exciting and professional way.

📊 User Onboarding: A snippet of the video was integrated into the onboarding sequence inside the app, giving new players a mini hype-trailer as they launched the game for the first time.

The video wasn’t just a marketing piece, it became a multi-purpose brand asset. It elevated Mighty Mole from just another mobile game into a recognizable, lovable experience. With vibrant pacing, playful energy, and a clear CTA, the promo didn’t just entertain, it converted viewers into players 🕹️🔥.

💡 In short: this project proved how motion design + storytelling = player excitement + business growth 🎯.

Animated Explainer Video for Langulife, Learn Languages the Fun Way 🌍💬

When the team at Langulife approached me, their vision was clear: they wanted an explainer video that didn’t just describe their platform, but truly brought it to life. Langulife is a language learning app built around conversational practice, helping learners go beyond textbooks and jump straight into real-world dialogue 🗣️✨.

The video needed to be fun, modern, and visually engaging, something that could catch attention on social media feeds, app store previews, and website hero sections, while also clearly communicating the brand’s unique value proposition: learn a language the way you actually use it.

The tricky part? Finding the perfect balance between education and entertainment 🎭.

Too much text = overwhelming 📚😵

Too many flashy visuals = distracting 🎆👀

Too technical = intimidating for beginners 🚫

The goal was to make viewers feel excited, curious, and confident about using Langulife, not just informed. The video had to explain how the app works, why it’s different, and why now is the time to download it 🚀.

1. 📝 Script & Voiceover I collaborated closely with the client to craft a concise, story-driven script that highlighted the learner’s journey. The script was written to sound natural and conversational, like a friend recommending a cool new app 🤝. A professional voiceover artist recorded it, giving the narration warmth, clarity, and an approachable tone.

2. 🎨 Style Development To reflect Langulife’s modern and friendly brand identity, I created a colorful flat-style illustration theme 🌈. Characters were expressive and relatable, representing diverse learners across different cultures. The visuals had a minimalist feel, keeping the focus on clarity while still being vibrant and eye-catching.

3. 📖 Storyboarding Next, I mapped out key scenes to ensure smooth narrative flow. Every frame was designed to guide the viewer’s attention, from the intro hook, to problem framing (“Traditional learning is hard and boring…” 😴), to the solution reveal (“Langulife makes learning feel like chatting with a friend!” 😃).

4. 🎬 Animation Production Using After Effects, I brought the illustrations to life with:

Character rigging so learners and teachers moved naturally 👩‍🏫🧑‍🎓

Smooth easing and transitions to keep the pacing fluid 🌊

Dynamic text and icons to emphasize key benefits (like “Conversational Practice” and “Real-Life Scenarios”)

5. 🎶 Audio Integration Finally, I added a layer of professional audio design:

Background music that was upbeat yet not distracting 🎵

Subtle sound effects for clicks, transitions, and interactions 🔔

Perfect syncing with the voiceover to keep the message sharp and easy to follow.

The final animation became the centerpiece of Langulife’s marketing campaign:

📈 Boosted click-through rates on ads across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

📲 Increased app downloads and sign-ups, as viewers felt the video made the platform’s value instantly clear

🎯 Clearer brand identity — the fun yet educational tone set Langulife apart from competitors like Duolingo or Babbel

🌍 Global appeal — the friendly visuals resonated with audiences of all ages, from students to professionals.

📱 App Store Previews – The explainer video became the first impression for new users browsing the app store. With its fun visuals and clear explanation, it convinced people to download right away.

📢 Social Media Ads – Cutdowns of the video (15–20 seconds) were tailored for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Facebook ads, creating scroll-stopping moments that instantly communicated the app’s benefits.

🖥️ Website Hero Section – The full video was embedded on Langulife’s homepage, making the brand’s value proposition obvious in under a minute, no heavy reading required.

🎤 Investor Presentations – The team even used the explainer to pitch to investors, proving they had a strong product story that could capture attention and scale globally.

📚 Onboarding – Snippets of the video were reused inside the app’s onboarding flow, giving new users a quick, engaging “tour” of the features.

✉️ Email Campaigns – A GIF teaser of the video was included in newsletters and promotional emails, driving higher open and click-through rates.

In the end, the Langulife explainer video did more than just explain, it told a story that people connected with 💡. By combining education with entertainment, it turned what could have been a dry demo into a fun, inspiring, and persuasive brand moment.

💬 Learners didn’t just understand what Langulife was. They felt why it mattered. And that’s the power of motion design + storytelling ✨.