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01 / AI EDUCATION
Kids AI Learning Character
Expressive character motion designed for an AI-powered learning product and guided educational moments.
FREELANCE RIVE EXPERT · CHARACTER ANIMATION · DEVELOPER-READY .RIV
Rive Character Animation Services for Apps, SaaS & AI Products
I create production-ready interactive Rive characters with rigging, animation states, state machines, runtime inputs, lip sync, and developer-ready handoff for Flutter, React Native, web, and AI products.
25+Rive projects
100+Character states
.rivDeveloper-ready files
WebFlutter / React Native
Rive character animation services included
Everything needed to turn a static character into an interactive app mascot, AI assistant, onboarding guide, or website character.
01Character illustration
02Rigging
03Animation
04Lip sync
05State machines
06Triggers
07Inputs
08Runtime variables
09Data binding
10Developer documentation
Featured character states
Use these states as a starting point. Each Rive character animation can be triggered by product events, app data, user actions, or AI assistant status.
Idle
Use case: default assistant state.
trigger: idleHover
Use case: landing page interaction.
input: isHoveringThinking
Use case: AI response generation.
trigger: thinkingTalking
Use case: voice assistant output.
input: isTalkingListening
Use case: microphone or chat input.
input: isListeningLoading
Use case: waiting for API results.
input: isLoadingSuccess
Use case: completed action.
trigger: successCelebrate
Use case: activation or purchase.
trigger: celebrateWave
Use case: greeting users.
trigger: wavePointing
Use case: guide user attention.
number: targetStepError
Use case: form or API error.
trigger: errorSleeping
Use case: inactive session.
input: isInactiveWho this is for
SaaS products
Onboarding, empty states, dashboard feedback, and activation moments.
AI assistants
Thinking, listening, talking, success, error, and streaming response states.
Educational apps
Friendly learning mascots, lesson feedback, rewards, and guided flows.
Healthcare apps
Supportive avatar states for check-ins, reminders, and patient guidance.
Banking apps
Trust-focused assistant states for verification, loading, and success moments.
Startup MVPs
Premium character motion that makes the product feel more complete.
Customer support bots
Interactive Rive characters for support widgets and AI help centers.
Landing pages
Website mascot animation that reacts on hover, scroll, or CTA interaction.
Gaming UI
Lightweight reactive characters for menus, rewards, and feedback states.
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Live Rive character animation samples
These are my actual .riv project files rendered in the browser, not static mockups or screenshots.
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02 / FITNESS
Gym Rabbit Mascot
Character-driven fitness motion for encouragement, activity feedback, rewards, and motivational product states.
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03 / PRODUCT
Lexri Product Character
A responsive product character prepared for interface feedback and branded application moments.
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04 / STATE SYSTEM
Interactive Mascot System
A reusable mascot system built to support product reactions, transitions, and interactive character behavior.
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05 / WELLNESS
Zen Guide Character
Calm character animation for wellness guidance, supportive onboarding, and quiet product feedback.
Technical features for developers
- Developer ready Rive file with clean hierarchy
- State machines for interactive Rive character behavior
- Named inputs, triggers, boolean variables, and number variables
- Data binding plan for product events and AI status
- Optimized runtime setup and reusable animations
- Organized naming convention for teams
What developers receive
character.riv
├── Artboards
├── Character Rig
├── States
├── State Machine Diagram
├── Inputs
├── Triggers
├── Runtime Variables
└── Implementation Notes
├── Artboards
├── Character Rig
├── States
├── State Machine Diagram
├── Inputs
├── Triggers
├── Runtime Variables
└── Implementation Notes
For developers
Your developer should not need to guess how the Rive file works. I deliver the .riv file, documentation, inputs, triggers, naming convention, state machine diagram, and implementation notes.
Flutter
final controller = StateMachineController.fromArtboard(artboard, 'CharacterMachine');
controller.findInput('success')?.fire();
controller.findInput('isTalking')?.value = true;React
const { rive, RiveComponent } = useRive({
src: '/character.riv',
stateMachines: 'CharacterMachine',
});
rive?.fireState('CharacterMachine', 'thinking');React Native
riveRef.current?.setInputState('CharacterMachine', 'isLoading', true);
riveRef.current?.fireState('CharacterMachine', 'celebrate');My Rive character workflow
1 DiscoveryProduct goal, platform, references, and required states.
2 IllustrationCharacter style, expressions, and brand fit.
3 RiggingClean pivots, groups, constraints, and reusable controls.
4 AnimationIdle, talking, success, error, loading, and custom states.
5 State machineInputs, triggers, transitions, and runtime behavior.
6 Developer reviewCheck naming, integration, and app behavior.
7 Delivery.riv file, docs, notes, and support.
Rive character animation pricing
Starter
Starter Character
$650+
- 1 character design
- 3 animation states
- Basic rigging
- 1 state machine
- Developer notes
- Timeline: 7-10 days
Best fit
Professional Character
$1,200+
- 6-8 states
- Advanced rigging
- Triggers and inputs
- Runtime variables
- Developer support
- Timeline: 10-18 days
AI product
AI Character
$1,800+
- Talking and listening states
- Lip-sync/viseme setup
- AI status inputs
- Data binding plan
- Flutter/React Native/Web support
- Timeline: 14-24 days
Team
Enterprise
Custom
- Multiple characters
- Design system integration
- Reusable state library
- Ongoing developer support
- Product launch support
- Timeline: scoped after discovery
Rive character cost calculator
Select the scope and get a quick planning estimate. Final pricing depends on character complexity, product behavior, and timeline.
Character design$650 per character, includes default 3 states for first character
1
Animation states3 states included. Extra states add $100 each.
3
RiggingAdvanced rigging for reusable character control. Adds $300.
Lip syncViseme mouth setup for talking character behavior. Adds $350.
State machineTriggers, transitions, and runtime state logic. Adds $250.
Runtime variablesBoolean/number inputs and data binding plan. Adds $250.
PlatformsWeb included. Flutter, React Native, or Vue notes add $150 per extra platform.
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Estimated Price$900
Estimated Timeline7-10 days
1 character, 3 states, state machine included.
Rive character animation FAQ
What is Rive character animation?
Rive character animation is interactive character motion built in Rive, usually with rigging, animation states, state machines, inputs, triggers, and runtime behavior for apps and websites.
Can I animate existing artwork?
Yes. I can animate existing artwork if the layers are clean enough for rigging. If needed, I can also prepare or rebuild the artwork for Rive.
Do you create illustrations?
Yes. I can create a new character illustration before rigging and animation, or work from your current brand character.
Can I use one .riv file on multiple platforms?
Yes. A well-prepared .riv file can be used across web, Flutter, React Native, and other supported runtimes.
Do you support Flutter?
Yes. I provide Rive files and implementation notes for Flutter Rive animation workflows.
Do you support React Native?
Yes. I can prepare character files and state machine notes for React Native Rive implementations.
Can colors change at runtime?
Yes, depending on the setup. Color changes can be planned through file structure, variants, or runtime logic when supported by the implementation.
Can developers trigger animations?
Yes. Developers can trigger animations using named triggers, boolean inputs, number inputs, and state machine conditions.
Can you create AI assistants?
Yes. AI assistant characters commonly need idle, listening, thinking, talking, success, error, and fallback states.
How is pricing calculated?
Pricing depends on character design, rigging complexity, number of states, lip-sync needs, state machine logic, runtime variables, platforms, and timeline.
What is included in developer-ready Rive?
Developer-ready Rive includes organized artboards, clear naming, states, triggers, inputs, state machine notes, and implementation guidance.
Can you add lip sync?
Yes. Lip-sync or viseme setup can be added for talking characters, AI avatars, assistants, or explainer mascots.
Can the character react to app data?
Yes. Rive inputs can be planned around app state such as loading, error, success, progress, mood, or AI status.
Can you make website mascot animation?
Yes. Website mascot animation can react to hover, scroll, CTA clicks, onboarding steps, and form states.
Can you make app mascot animation?
Yes. App mascot animation works well for onboarding, empty states, achievements, learning, customer support, and AI assistants.
Do you provide documentation?
Yes. Every production project can include implementation notes, input names, trigger names, and state machine explanations.
Can you optimize file size?
Yes. I plan clean hierarchy, reusable animation, and runtime-friendly structure to keep the character practical for apps and websites.
How long does Rive character animation take?
Small projects often take 7-10 days. More advanced character systems can take 2-4 weeks depending on scope.
Can you work with Figma files?
Yes. Figma artwork, brand references, and product UI screenshots are helpful for matching the character to the product experience.
How do I hire a Rive animator?
Send your product type, character reference, needed states, target platforms, deadline, and budget range. I will reply with scope and estimate.
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