The Kids of Robotiri
Worldbuilding Through Comic Strips
At first, when Robotiri was still called Robotirinhas, the stories focused only on the robots.
As the world they live in gradually took shape, I realized the project was becoming an exercise in worldbuilding, building this universe little by little through comic strips.
It was during this process that a small group of kids naturally became part of the stories. Each has their own personality, interests, and way of seeing the world.
Eventually, they needed names.
That’s how Singa, Angus, and Greta were born.
Like almost everything in this project, each detail reflects a little of myself. Their names are no exception.
Singa
Singa was inspired by a little girl who appears in promotional videos about Singapore’s vision for a more sustainable future. Her name is a shortened form of Singapore, reinforcing her connection to nature and the future.
Angus
Angus is the group’s young maker. His design has a science fiction feel inspired by the visual style of Star Wars, a universe I’ve always loved. His name, however, is a tribute to my childhood hero, Angus MacGyver, a character who always solved problems through creativity.
Greta
Greta is a tribute to Greta Thunberg and represents a generation that is far more aware of environmental and social issues.
The world of Robotiri is an ideal 21st century, where environmental, technological, economic, and social balance has finally been achieved. In a way, it is the world that Greta’s generation deserves to inherit, along with the generations that follow.
