Bringing Annie to Life – Animating for Layla Network
Role: Animation & Interaction Design
Project Overview
Client: Layla Network
Some projects push you creatively, and working on Annie was exactly that. Layla Network wanted an AI chatbot that wasn’t just smart but also visually expressive. My role? Making sure Annie felt alive through animations that added personality and engagement.
The Challenge
Annie needed to be more than a text-based assistant. She had to react naturally, show emotions, and feel intuitive in conversations. My job was to create animations that made interactions feel smooth and dynamic.
Work Flow
A small walk through of the project in Rive
Expression States
We came up with some expression state that aligns with the experience
Idle
Surprise
Joy
Sad
Thinking Right
Thinking Left
Talking
A few talking animations along with the expressions!
Talking Happy
Surprised Talking
Joyfull Talking
Thoughtfull Talking