Animation | Messaging Empty State

We wanted to add a layer of polish and delight to our app empty states by creating character animations. After bringing the illustrations to life in After Effects we export the designs as json files using the Bodymovin plugin. Then with the magic of Lottie, render the animations for direct use in our native and web applications. To show off the end result, here is an empty state animation we use for an inbox page.
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Animation: Chelsea French
Illustration: Elona Jaquez