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Albano, the Adventurous Albatross

A mascot for a travel brand that believes every journey should feel exciting, meaningful and connected to nature.

Albano the albatross in a straw hat flying through the clouds under the Ventos do Horizonte logo

Albano was created to represent Ventos do Horizonte, a fictional travel agency where the mission goes beyond destinations: inspiring dreams and building memories.

Travel is not just about arriving somewhere, it is about the journey itself. Albano was designed as a charming, dynamic mascot who embodies exploration, freedom and wonder, with curious eyes and a straw hat ready for the next trip.

The project combines character design with brand storytelling, so the mascot is both visually striking and emotionally engaging: a guide and ambassador who brings personality to every part of the customer experience.

Brand
Ventos do Horizonte (fictional)
Year
2025
Role
Mascot and character design
Deliverables
Poses, colour palette, animated loops

Research

It started with real albatrosses: their long wings, their colours and the way they glide.

Reference board of albatrosses in nature
Reference board of albatrosses in nature

From pencil to feathers

Keep scrolling to watch Albano take shape.

Albano presents

Albano presents: sketch stageAlbano presents: flat colour stageAlbano presents: final stage

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The first sketch and the finished presentation, side by side.

Albano, first pencil sketch
Albano, final colour presentation
SketchFinal

Wings open

Albano with wings spread, and the brand colour palette
Albano with wings spread, and the brand colour palette
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