Rive Project ConsultationAlex Smith
ive Consulting & Animation Guidance
Not sure how to approach your Rive project? Already building something but stuck on the technical or animation side?
I offer one-to-one Rive consultations to help you design, build, troubleshoot, and integrate interactive animation into your product.
Whether you're completely new to Rive, experimenting with your first state machine, or working on a more advanced interactive system, I can help you find the right approach and avoid spending hours fighting with your file.
My approach combines motion design, interaction design, and practical Rive knowledge — so we can look at both how something should work and how to actually build it.
Perfect for
Getting started with Rive
Planning an interactive animation system
Troubleshooting an existing
.riv fileState machine architecture
Character rigging & animation
Interactive UI animation
Product mascots & characters
Data binding & ViewModels
Optimising existing Rive files
Developer handoff & integration
Reviewing a Rive project before development
Figuring out whether Rive is the right tool for your idea
What's Included
Rive Walkthrough
A practical introduction to Rive based around your project and goals.
We can cover the parts of Rive you actually need — from the editor and animation workflow to state machines, inputs, constraints, and interactive systems.
Project Review
Already have a Rive file?
I'll review your setup and help identify what's working, what's causing problems, and how it could be structured more effectively.
This can include:
Animation structure
Rigging
State machines
Inputs & transitions
ViewModels / data binding
File organisation
Performance considerations
State Machine Guidance
State machines can get complicated quickly.
I'll help you understand how to structure states, inputs, transitions, and logic so your animations remain predictable, reusable, and easier to maintain.
We can work directly on your project or use a shared example to demonstrate the approach.
Interaction & Motion Feedback
Not sure how an interaction should feel?
I can provide creative direction on timing, transitions, feedback, and interaction behaviour — including suggestions for how to make your Rive animation feel more natural and responsive.
Integration Guidance
Need to get your Rive animation into a real product?
I can help you think through the implementation and provide guidance around integrating your
.riv file into your chosen environment.Depending on your project, this can include guidance for:
Web
React
React Native
Flutter
Other Rive-supported environments
How It Works
01 — Tell Me What You're Building
Before the session, you'll share some context about your project, what you're trying to achieve, and where you're currently stuck.
02 — We Jump Into Rive
We'll work through the problem together, using your actual Rive file whenever possible.
03 — Solve & Explain
I'll show you not only what to change, but why — so you leave with a better understanding of how to approach similar problems yourself.
04 — Leave With a Clear Direction
You'll come away with practical next steps, recommendations, and a clearer plan for finishing or improving your Rive project.
Consultation Options
Rive Quick Help
For a focused question or problem.
Perfect for:
Troubleshooting
State machine questions
Quick project feedback
Getting unstuck
Rive Project Review
For a deeper look at an existing Rive project.
Includes:
File review
Animation & state machine feedback
Structure recommendations
Performance considerations
Live walkthrough
Rive Strategy Session
For larger projects or teams that want guidance from the beginning.
Includes:
Project planning
Interaction design
Rive architecture
Animation strategy
State machine planning
Integration considerations
Recommendations for your development workflow
Who It's For
You don't need to be a Rive expert to book a session.
Whether you're a designer trying Rive for the first time, a developer integrating Rive into an app, a startup building an interactive product, or a team looking for a second pair of eyes, I can help you work through the problem.
Bring me the Rive file, the Figma, the idea, or simply the problem you're stuck on — and we'll figure it out together.
Message me on Contra or email: alexsmithdesigns.uk@gmail.com
Alex's other services
Starting at$100 /hr
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Interactive Design
Motion Designer
Character Animation
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Rive
2D Animator
Interactive Design
Motion Designer
Character Animation
ive Consulting & Animation Guidance
Not sure how to approach your Rive project? Already building something but stuck on the technical or animation side?
I offer one-to-one Rive consultations to help you design, build, troubleshoot, and integrate interactive animation into your product.
Whether you're completely new to Rive, experimenting with your first state machine, or working on a more advanced interactive system, I can help you find the right approach and avoid spending hours fighting with your file.
My approach combines motion design, interaction design, and practical Rive knowledge — so we can look at both how something should work and how to actually build it.
Perfect for
Getting started with Rive
Planning an interactive animation system
Troubleshooting an existing
.riv fileState machine architecture
Character rigging & animation
Interactive UI animation
Product mascots & characters
Data binding & ViewModels
Optimising existing Rive files
Developer handoff & integration
Reviewing a Rive project before development
Figuring out whether Rive is the right tool for your idea
What's Included
Rive Walkthrough
A practical introduction to Rive based around your project and goals.
We can cover the parts of Rive you actually need — from the editor and animation workflow to state machines, inputs, constraints, and interactive systems.
Project Review
Already have a Rive file?
I'll review your setup and help identify what's working, what's causing problems, and how it could be structured more effectively.
This can include:
Animation structure
Rigging
State machines
Inputs & transitions
ViewModels / data binding
File organisation
Performance considerations
State Machine Guidance
State machines can get complicated quickly.
I'll help you understand how to structure states, inputs, transitions, and logic so your animations remain predictable, reusable, and easier to maintain.
We can work directly on your project or use a shared example to demonstrate the approach.
Interaction & Motion Feedback
Not sure how an interaction should feel?
I can provide creative direction on timing, transitions, feedback, and interaction behaviour — including suggestions for how to make your Rive animation feel more natural and responsive.
Integration Guidance
Need to get your Rive animation into a real product?
I can help you think through the implementation and provide guidance around integrating your
.riv file into your chosen environment.Depending on your project, this can include guidance for:
Web
React
React Native
Flutter
Other Rive-supported environments
How It Works
01 — Tell Me What You're Building
Before the session, you'll share some context about your project, what you're trying to achieve, and where you're currently stuck.
02 — We Jump Into Rive
We'll work through the problem together, using your actual Rive file whenever possible.
03 — Solve & Explain
I'll show you not only what to change, but why — so you leave with a better understanding of how to approach similar problems yourself.
04 — Leave With a Clear Direction
You'll come away with practical next steps, recommendations, and a clearer plan for finishing or improving your Rive project.
Consultation Options
Rive Quick Help
For a focused question or problem.
Perfect for:
Troubleshooting
State machine questions
Quick project feedback
Getting unstuck
Rive Project Review
For a deeper look at an existing Rive project.
Includes:
File review
Animation & state machine feedback
Structure recommendations
Performance considerations
Live walkthrough
Rive Strategy Session
For larger projects or teams that want guidance from the beginning.
Includes:
Project planning
Interaction design
Rive architecture
Animation strategy
State machine planning
Integration considerations
Recommendations for your development workflow
Who It's For
You don't need to be a Rive expert to book a session.
Whether you're a designer trying Rive for the first time, a developer integrating Rive into an app, a startup building an interactive product, or a team looking for a second pair of eyes, I can help you work through the problem.
Bring me the Rive file, the Figma, the idea, or simply the problem you're stuck on — and we'll figure it out together.
Message me on Contra or email: alexsmithdesigns.uk@gmail.com
Alex's other services
$100 /hr