is a character created out of an interest in how eyes serve as a key feature in defining a character. Inspired by Japanese manga culture, BODA explores the expressive potential of eyes as a focal point of identity across different settings and narratives. BODA (보다) translates to ‘to see’ in Korean. Alluding to this meaning, the audience experiences a sense of ‘gaze’ when looking at the character. This conveys an interesting yet playful idea about how a normal, inanimate scene or environment can be imbued with a sense of aliveness simply by adding the BODA eyes.