For reference, here’s a few incomplete lists:
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_computing_mascots
- https://www.linuxfoundation.org/blog/open-source-symbolism-exploring-the-stories-behind-linux-foundation-project-mascots-and-logos
- https://online.supertuxkart.net/addons.php?type=karts
A few that I don’t see in the lists are:
- llvm dragon: https://llvm.org/Logo.html
- buildah pug: https://buildah.io/
- podman seal: https://podman.io/
- openSUSE gecko: https://en.opensuse.org/openSUSE:Artwork_brand#Logo
I like the Lutris otter’s design a lot. Not sure if Mullvad counts as traditional open source but its little mole is cute too.
This may sound silly, but do you have any idea if Magic the Gathering’s elemental otter is inspired by Lutris? It seems like too convenient of a name.
Otters are part of the “lutrinae” subfamily, so they’re both based on the same naming root.