figuresanimated

figuresanimated is a library and brand that provides a curated collection of animated figure illustrations for use in digital media, education, and marketing. The project focuses on modular, scalable vector figures whose poses and motions can be mixed and animated with minimal design effort. The assets are designed to be style-consistent across a wide range of scenes, enabling rapid incorporation into websites, presentations, and learning platforms.

Assets are distributed in multiple formats, including scalable vector graphics (SVG) with built-in animation support, animated GIFs, MP4 video exports, and JSON-based motion data for use with animation engines such as Lottie. The library emphasizes accessibility and inclusive design, offering color-safe palettes, high-contrast variants, and alternative text guidance for each asset. Licensing combines free, attribution-based use with paid licenses for commercial or enterprise deployments.

History and organization: figuresanimated originated as a collaboration among illustrators and educators who sought to standardize animated figure assets. It evolved into a community-driven project with a governance model, a submission pipeline, and a quarterly release schedule. A central style guide defines proportions, line work, and motion language to maintain visual consistency across assets.

Impact and reception: the project has been adopted by educators, web designers, and marketing teams seeking quick, accessible animated visuals. It has been praised for streamlining workflows and its emphasis on accessibility, though critics note licensing terms can be complex for some commercial uses and that asset coverage varies by region and scenario.