MELO-OS // AVEIRO / CHARACTERS / ● DNA 2026

CHARACTER DESIGN, MASCOTS & SWEET WORLDS.

We bring little creatures, botanical companions, and memorable mascots to life with deep emotional resonance. From ambassador character design for artisanal brands to full protagonists for 2D indie games and children's literature, complete with rigorous model sheets and expression style guides.

✔ MULTI-ANGLE 360° MODEL SHEETS
✔ OFFICIAL EXPRESSIONS & DNA GUIDE
✔ PANTONE PALETTE & HEX CODES
✔ READY FOR ANIMATION & 3D SCULPTING
[CHARACTER LAB • DNA 2026]
ORIGINAL IP
Character Design — Melo Art
PROPORTION: SWEET CHIBI ICONIC SILHOUETTE
ARCHETYPE & PERSONALITY: Welcoming • Dreamy • Inquisitive
DELIVERY SPECIFICATIONS: 360° Views + 4 Expressions + Guide
SUPPORTED FORMATS: Vector SVG/AI + 600 DPI PNG
✦ PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

WHERE YOUR NEW MASCOT WINS HEARTS.

A thoughtfully designed character transforms distant brands into fond relationships and simple stories into unforgettable universes.

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CASE 01 // ARTISAN BRANDING

MASCOTS FOR BRANDS & ATELIERS

Memorable ambassadors for boutique bakeries, specialty coffee roasters, ceramic ateliers, stationery studios, and kidswear brands that cherish warm human connection.

USAGE: PACKAGING & SOCIAL Vector & Stickers
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CASE 02 // 2D INDIE GAMES

HEROES & NPCS FOR VIDEO GAMES

Characters with distinct, readable silhouettes in small sprites, structured in modular layers for skeletal rigging and fluid 2D animation (Spine / Unity).

USAGE: SPRITES & CUTSCENES Rigging-Ready
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CASE 03 // ILLUSTRATED BOOKS

CHILDREN'S BOOK PROTAGONISTS

Central characters and companions crafted with steadfast anatomical consistency across every spread, expressing tenderness, curiosity, and childlike wonder.

USAGE: PICTURE BOOKS & TALES 100% Consistent
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CASE 04 // MERCHANDISING & 3D

ARTOYS, FIGURINES & COLLECTIBLES

Three-dimensionally viable character modeling conceived from the start to become physical 3D-printed art toys, plush dolls, keychains, and designer collectibles.

USAGE: PROTOTYPING & CASTS Sculpt-Ready
✦ DEPTH LEVELS

PACKAGES TAILORED TO YOUR PROJECT.

Choose between an impactful signature pose for branding or an expansive world-building package with complete model sheets and pet companion.

PACK 01 // ESSENTIAL 2-3 WEEKS

CONCEPT & KEY POSE

The heart and soul of your character captured in an iconic signature pose, perfect for artisanal brand identities, product packaging, and social media.

190,00 €
Flat fee • Commercial license included
  • ✓ 2 Rounds of silhouette and sketch exploration
  • ✓ 1 Polished final illustration in hero pose with clean render
  • ✓ Integrated poetic background + transparent PNG backdrop
  • ✓ High-resolution PNG files (600 DPI) + layered PSD master
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PACK 02 // COMPLETE 3-4 WEEKS

MODEL SHEET & EXPRESSIONS

The gold standard for book series, indie game studios, and brands that require complete visual consistency across multiple media.

360,00 €
Technical guide and 360° turnaround included
  • ✓ 360° Turnaround Views: Front, 90° Profile, Back, and 3/4
  • ✓ 4 Facial Expressions: Joy, Curiosity, Tenderness, and Puzzled
  • ✓ Anatomical proportion grid and comparative height scale
  • ✓ Official color guide with HEX, CMYK, and Pantone swatches
  • ✓ Layer-separated PSD files structured for 2D animation rigging
PACK 03 // UNIVERSE 4-6 WEEKS

CHARACTER UNIVERSE

Comprehensive intellectual property development: the core mascot, their signature pet companion, and full brand usage rules.

640,00 €
Mascot + Companion Pet + 3 Dynamic Poses
  • ✓ Everything in Pack 2 (360° Model Sheet + 6 Emotional Expressions)
  • ✓ 1 Companion Pet Creature Design (sidekick in signature Melo Pet style)
  • ✓ 3 Dynamic Action Poses contextualized in their story universe
  • ✓ Mascot Brand Identity Manual (PDF) with best usage practices
  • ✓ Scalable vector files (SVG/AI) and ultra-resolution master rasters
✦ POETIC BESTIARY OF AVEIRO

CREATURES OF THE MELO ART UNIVERSE.

Every creature born in the atelier carries its own biography, personality, and role in balancing our imaginary ecosystem.

Seed Girl
ARCHETYPE // BOTANICAL

THE SEED GIRL

Guardian of green sprouts along the Ria. She communicates through mindful silences and shelters tiny creatures beneath her leaves.

ELEMENT: EARTH & SUN Maternal
Melo Pet Seed
ARCHETYPE // COMPANION

MELO PET SPROUT

A lively little artoy shaped like a melon with nimble paws. Loves fresh water and afternoon naps nestled in artist sketchbooks.

ELEMENT: MELON & RIA Curious
Sweet Monster Melo
ARCHETYPE // SWEET MONSTER

THE COZY MONSTER

A plump, gentle creature that keeps bad dreams away. Its velvety fur smells of autumn rain and soothing chamomile tea.

ELEMENT: VELVET & TEA Protective
Starry Meloncito
ARCHETYPE // COSMOS

STARRY MELONCITO

Navigates the night skies of Aveiro, guiding moliceiro boats and dreamers with its gentle phosphorescent lavender glow.

ELEMENT: CONSTELLATION Night Guide
✦ ATELIER METHODOLOGY

THE CREATION PROCESS: FROM PERSONALITY TO FORM.

How we design characters that become instantly unmistakable from the very first glance.

[PHASE 01]

DNA & EMOTIONAL ARCHETYPE

We define who the character is before sketching a single stroke: their fears, desires, walking rhythm, and the emotion they spark in anyone who meets them.

DELIVERABLE: Mascot Psychological Briefing
[PHASE 02]

THE SOLID SILHOUETTE TEST

We render the character in pure solid silhouette to guarantee its shape is immediately recognizable from afar, at tiny screen scales, or as a small sticker.

DELIVERABLE: 6 Silhouette Studies
[PHASE 03]

COLOR SCRIPT & TEXTURES

Warm atelier color harmonies and tactile contrast. We test the character against light, dark, and textured backdrops to ensure complete visual versatility.

DELIVERABLE: Color Palette & Swatches
[PHASE 04]

MODEL SHEET & USAGE GUIDE

Formalizing all orthographic views, facial expressions, and deformation boundaries so animators, printers, and designers can collaborate with seamless consistency.

DELIVERABLE: Complete Production File Package
✦ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS ABOUT CHARACTER COMMISSIONS.

Everything you need to know about commercial usage rights, file formats, and turnaround times.

✉ CHARACTER DESIGN BRIEFING

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