Flora Bot is an AI chatbot concept visualized as a living, breathing tangle of organic forms. Designed entirely in Rive, it’s more than just a character — it’s an experiment in making conversational bots feel alive and present through subtle, natural motion.

The idea started with a simple thought: What if waiting could feel like watching a tiny garden grow? Most chatbots feel static and cold, but Flora Bot reacts like a living plant — gently blooming when listening, curling inward when thinking, expanding when talking, and resting in soft, idle sways when silent.

I wanted to see how far I could push reactive states in a chatbot visual — blending nature-inspired motion with modern UI moments. The shapes twist and unfurl based on what the bot is doing, giving small cues that keep the user connected while they wait for a response.

This piece was a playground for testing looping states, smooth transitions, and personality through abstract forms. All animations were crafted and rigged in Rive to stay lightweight and ready for real-time use in web or app interfaces.

Role: Concept, design, animation Tools: Rive Purpose: Exploratory motion design for AI chatbot UI/UX