Art

MICA / Nature Companion

Self-initiated project

I created MICA as a fictional museum companion that encourages visitors to slow down and notice small things. The project connects an expressive character to simple observation activities.

Year: 2026
Disciplines: Character designVisual identityEditorial design

MICA / Nature Companion: Character hero — Character hero

The challenge

I wanted a mascot that could guide attention without overwhelming the subject. It needed to feel approachable across ages and remain distinctive on a card, a booklet and a large wall.

The idea

“Look a little closer” became the organizing invitation. MICA is a stylized lizard with a spiral tail and a leaf-shaped flank. Its activities,Look, Listen and Wonder,turn curiosity into a small set of repeatable visual prompts.

MICA / Nature Companion: Model and pose sheet — Model and pose sheet

MICA / Nature Companion: Expression sheet — Expression sheet

MICA / Nature Companion: Discovery poses — Discovery poses

MICA / Nature Companion: Observation cards — Observation cards

MICA / Nature Companion: Museum environment — Museum environment

MICA / Nature Companion: Visitor kit — Visitor kit

Art

MICA / Nature Companion

Self-initiated project

I created MICA as a fictional museum companion that encourages visitors to slow down and notice small things. The project connects an expressive character to simple observation activities.

Year: 2026
Disciplines: Character designVisual identityEditorial design

The challenge

I wanted a mascot that could guide attention without overwhelming the subject. It needed to feel approachable across ages and remain distinctive on a card, a booklet and a large wall.