Disclosure: I build the Sadana mascot maker mentioned here. A mascot can give a small software project a face people remember. It does not need to be a polished brand system. Here are some practical tips. Keep the shape simple If you can't sketch it in a few seconds, it is probably too complicated. A circle, a blob or a square with two eyes is enough. Simple shapes stay readable as a tiny favicon, a GitHub avatar or a chat sticker. Pick one personality trait De...