Stable identity
The face, outfit, and proportions remain recognizably the same.
Animated mascot
Make an animated mascot that lives on your desktop.
Start with a character you like, give it a clean first loop, then add movements for the moments that matter on your Mac.
Transparent animation built for a desktop-sized character.
The first living loop
Movement makes the character real.
The first loop is quiet on purpose. It proves the face stays stable, the silhouette reads clearly, and the mascot can rest without demanding attention.
- 01Resting
A calm loop gives the mascot a natural default state.
- 02Working and waiting
Agent states become movements you can read without a dashboard.
- 03Custom reactions
Add a drink, dance, celebration, stumble, or another character-specific action.
How it works
Give one identity more ways to move.
New actions should preserve the character instead of regenerating someone different each time.
- 01Choose the identity
Approve the character before asking for a library of motion.
- 02Describe the action
Ask for a readable movement with a clear start, performance, and return.
- 03Connect the moment
Use the animation for an agent state, companion app, or personal reaction.
In practice
Animation quality that matters on a desktop.
A beautiful clip can still fail as a companion. Masko optimizes for use, not only spectacle.
Clean transparency
No rectangular background follows the mascot over your windows.
Readable loop
The motion has a clear purpose and returns without an obvious jump.
A character you love
Bring a mascot you are proud of to life.
Start from an idea or choose a character you love. See it move, react, and live on your Mac.
Proud introduction
Meet Ko.
Questions
The practical bits.
Can I animate an existing mascot idea?
Yes. Use the character as a reference, choose the approved identity, and create its first loop.
Which animations should I make first?
Start with rest. Then add working, waiting, attention, completion, and one reaction that expresses the character.
Are the animations transparent?
Mascot animations are prepared for transparent desktop playback so the character can sit over normal windows.
Is this an After Effects service?
No. Masko is a character creation and desktop companion product, not a general animation-production service.
Which Macs can run Masko?
Masko Desktop supports macOS 14 or newer.
Masko for Mac
Make an animated mascot that lives on your desktop.
Animate with Masko
Transparent animation built for a desktop-sized character.