A book picked
Let the mascot greet a new addition to the library. Keep the book cover and title more prominent than the reaction.
MADE WITH MASKO STUDIO
Reading app mascots.One more page. At your pace.
A reading companion can make coming back to a book feel inviting. Save its personality for the library, the bookmark, and the satisfaction of finishing a chapter.
Start with an idea. Or animate a character you already have.
MEET PENNY
Your reading life
THE
QUIET
COASTELLA MORROW
QUIET
COASTELLA MORROW
The Quiet Coast
Ella Morrow
148 of 240 pagesLog reading +
DAILY GOAL12 pages.
12 pages.
A chapter closer.
Your 10-page goal is complete.
Penny
Your next reads
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GIVE THE CHARACTER A REASON TO BE THERE
Three moments for a little personality.
Ideas for your reading app. Connect each reaction to the moment it belongs to.
A place saved
A small nod can confirm that a reading session has been logged, without making a short session feel inadequate.
A book finished
Give the larger celebration to the finished book, with an easy way to write a note or choose the next read.
SMALL CHARACTER. THOUGHTFUL DETAILS.
Make it feel at home.
Aim for a thoughtful, curious character with a comfortable resting pose. Keep it outside the reading surface so the text remains the focus, especially for long sessions.
Explore mascot animation →AN ANIMATION PROMPT TO TRY
The mascot gently closes a book, looks up with a satisfied smile, and gives a small nod before returning to rest. Slow movement and a fixed camera.
Use this with your character in Studio. Review the result before adding it to your app.
FROM IDEA TO APP
Create it. Animate it. Put it to work.
Give it a personality
Adapt the brief below to your app, or upload your existing mascot in Studio.
Make a first reaction
Start with one useful animation, such as a book picked. Check the character’s movement against your actual interface.
Connect it to your app
Export the assets and use your app’s events to control playback. Keep a still option for reduced motion.
Explore the API and docs →YOUR APP. YOUR LITTLE CHARACTER.
Start with a brief.Make it your own.
This is the starting idea behind Penny. Edit it for your product, then take it into Masko Studio.
THE LITTLE DETAILS
A few questions.
we were hoping you’d ask.
Should the mascot move while someone is reading?
Keep reading mode still by default. Put animated reactions in the library or after a session is saved, and let people pause motion. The mascot should not compete with the book text.
Can I animate a mascot I already have?
Yes. Upload your own character in Masko Studio, then create animations from it. You can also start with a description to create a new mascot for your app.
How do I put the mascot into my app?
Create the character and animations in Masko, then export the assets for your app or website. Your app controls when each animation plays. Developers can also use the Masko API to create and manage assets.
Read the developer documentationIs this a real customer app?
One More Page is a fictional app built to demonstrate an original Masko character. The preview is a design example, not a customer testimonial or a claim about retention.
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