This adorable bundle of spikes is our official mascot.
Esmx evokes the spiky profiles of neurodivergent people.
spiky profile = the diversity within an individual’s cognitive ability, wherein there are large, statistically-significant disparities between peaks and troughs of the profile (Doyle, 2020); a phenomenon whereby the disparity between strengths and weaknesses is more pronounced than for the average person (Field, 2021)
The spiky profile may well emerge as the definitive expression of neurominority, within which there are symptom clusters that we currently call autism, ADHD, dyslexia and DCD.
Neurodiversity at work: a biopsychosocial model and the impact on working adults | British Medical Bulletin | Oxford Academic
The rainbow spikes are a mix of the colours of the autism spectrum and the LGBT+ flag (as there is heavy overlap between the two). It is also meant to resemble a punk mohawk.
Esmx’s spikes can also trail off and create patterns!
While they are a mix of pig and porcupine (porkypine), there is also a bit of goblin in there in reference to “goblin mode,” associated with a rejection of social norms for the sake of prioritising comfort and embracing “weirdness.”
You may have noticed that Esmx somewhat resembles a Sonic the Hedgehog character or a Pokemon. They are definitely inspired by these pieces of media due to their popularity within the Autistic community.
The Name
The name Esmx is derived from Esme, in honor of Esmeralda Weatherwax and the Witches of Discworld from Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels.
Esme has a history of being a name for men, not just women. “Esmx” emphasizes gender neutrality and fluidity. Esmx’s pronouns are they/them, though if you make a variant using the template, you can pick appropriate pronouns for your creation.
License
On a final note, Esmx is under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license. So, in other words, feel free to customise! Everything is a remix! Make variants of Esmx to represent your community.
Gallery
“Esmx” by Kaya Oldaker is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Esmx the Porkypine (pig + porcupine) is our community mascot. Esmx’s spiky mane evokes the spiky profiles of neurodivergent people.
![Kaya's Kosmos @kayas-kosmos.bsky.social
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(Learning the hard way that Bluesky does NOT like PNGs 😅)
A drawing of Esmx - a porkypine (part pig, part porcupine). This is the Asexual flag version, so Esmx has a black, grey, white and purple colour scheme.
Esmx is running and punching the air with one fist.
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em SUrrealiuS ⚙️_⚙️ [a brighter future for darker times] @larvalstage.bsky.social
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really? PNGs?
whiskey tango foxtrot
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em SUrrealiuS ⚙️_⚙️ [a brighter future for darker times] @larvalstage.bsky.social
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also i love the designs
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Kaya's Kosmos @kayas-kosmos.bsky.social
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Thanks ^^
Eliza @artbyeliza.bsky.social
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oh i love this!!! what a great design! love the colours and shapes
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Kaya's Kosmos @kayas-kosmos.bsky.social
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Thank you so much! 💖
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A drawing of Esmx - a porkypine (part pig, part porcupine). This is the Asexual flag version, so Esmx has a black, grey, white and purple colour scheme.
Esmx is running and punching the air with one fist.
A drawing of Esmx - a porkypine (part pig, part porcupine). This is the Asexual flag version, so Esmx has a black, grey, white and purple colour scheme.
Esmx is running and punching the air with one fist.](https://i0.wp.com/stimpunks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Esmx-Asexual.png?resize=1024%2C717&quality=80&ssl=1)
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🌈 Introducing Esmx! 🌈
This adorable bundle of spikes is the official mascot of
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. I'm so happy that I got the opportunity to work on this, Stimpunks are an amazing group who have helped me so much!
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A drawing of Esmx - a porkypine (part pig, part porcupine) with a pink and green colour scheme for the body and a huge, trailing rainbow mohawk/spikes. The spikes trail off and separate, as if they are made of energy. Esmx is wearing an earring in one ear and is missing a chunk in the other ear.
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Kaya's Kosmos @kayas-kosmos.bsky.social
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There is more information about Esmx on the Stimpunks website.
Esmx evokes the spiky profile of neurodivergent people.
The rainbow spikes are a mix of the colours of the autism spectrum and the LGBT+ flag (as there is heavy overlap between the two). It is also meant to resemble a punk mohawk.
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Kaya's Kosmos @kayas-kosmos.bsky.social
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Esmx's spikes can also trail off and create patterns!
While they are a mix of pig and porcupine (porkypine) there is also a bit of goblin in there in reference to "goblin mode," associated with a rejection of social norms for the sake of prioritising comfort and embracing "weirdness."
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Kaya's Kosmos @kayas-kosmos.bsky.social
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7h
You may have noticed that Esmx somewhat resembles a Sonic the Hedgehog character or a Pokemon. They are definitely inspired by these pieces of media due to their popularity within the autistic community.
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Kaya's Kosmos @kayas-kosmos.bsky.social
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On a final note, Esmx is under a CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. So in other words, feel free to customise!
I've created other custom versions (Asexual flag and trans flag) and there is also a blank version.
A drawing of Esmx - a porkypine (part pig, part porcupine) with a pink and green colour scheme for the body and a huge, trailing rainbow mohawk/spikes. The spikes trail off and separate, as if they are made of energy. Esmx is wearing an earring in one ear and is missing a chunk in the other ear.
Esmx is running and punching the air with one fist.
ALT
A drawing of Esmx - a porkypine (part pig, part porcupine). This is the blank version, so Esmx is entirely greyscale.
Esmx is running and punching the air with one fist.
ALT
A drawing of Esmx - a porkypine (part pig, part porcupine). This is the Asexual flag version, so Esmx has a black, grey, white and purple colour scheme.
Esmx is running and punching the air with one fist.
ALT
A drawing of Esmx - a porkypine (part pig, part porcupine). This is the trans flag version, so Esmx has a blue, pink and white colour scheme.
Esmx is running and punching the air with one fist.
ALT
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Kaya's Kosmos @kayas-kosmos.bsky.social
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7h
(Learning the hard way that Bluesky does NOT like PNGs 😅)
A drawing of Esmx - a porkypine (part pig, part porcupine). This is the Asexual flag version, so Esmx has a black, grey, white and purple colour scheme.
Esmx is running and punching the air with one fist.
ALT
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10
em SUrrealiuS ⚙️_⚙️ [a brighter future for darker times] @larvalstage.bsky.social
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4h
really? PNGs?
whiskey tango foxtrot
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em SUrrealiuS ⚙️_⚙️ [a brighter future for darker times] @larvalstage.bsky.social
·
4h
also i love the designs
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Kaya's Kosmos @kayas-kosmos.bsky.social
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3h
Thanks ^^
Eliza @artbyeliza.bsky.social
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2h
oh i love this!!! what a great design! love the colours and shapes
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Kaya's Kosmos @kayas-kosmos.bsky.social
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2h
Thank you so much! 💖
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A drawing of Esmx - a porkypine (part pig, part porcupine). This is the blank version, so Esmx is entirely greyscale.
Esmx is running and punching the air with one fist.
A drawing of Esmx - a porkypine (part pig, part porcupine). This is the blank version, so Esmx is entirely greyscale.
Esmx is running and punching the air with one fist.](https://i0.wp.com/stimpunks.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Esmx-Blank.png?resize=1024%2C717&quality=80&ssl=1)
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Rainbow: A drawing of Esmx – a porkypine (part pig, part porcupine) with a pink and green colour scheme for the body and a huge, trailing rainbow mohawk/spikes. The spikes trail off and separate, as if they are made of energy. Esmx is wearing an earring in one ear and is missing a chunk in the other ear.
Rainbow Leaping: A drawing of Esmx – a porkypine (part pig, part porcupine) with a pink and green colour scheme for the body and a huge, trailing rainbow mohawk/spikes. The spikes trail off and separate, as if they are made of energy. Esmx is wearing an earring in one ear and is missing a chunk in the other ear. Esmx is running and punching the air with one fist.
Trans: A drawing of Esmx – a porkypine (part pig, part porcupine) with a huge, trailing mohawk/spikes. This is the trans flag version, so Esmx has a blue, pink and white colour scheme. The spikes trail off and separate, as if they are made of energy. Esmx is wearing an earring in one ear and is missing a chunk in the other ear. Esmx is running and punching the air with one fist.
Asexual: A drawing of Esmx – a porkypine (part pig, part porcupine) with a huge, trailing mohawk/spikes. This is the Asexual flag version, so Esmx has a black, grey, white and purple colour scheme. The spikes trail off and separate, as if they are made of energy. Esmx is wearing an earring in one ear and is missing a chunk in the other ear. Esmx is running and punching the air with one fist.
Blank: A drawing of Esmx – a porkypine (part pig, part porcupine) with a huge, trailing mohawk/spikes. This is the blank version, so Esmx is entirely greyscale. The spikes trail off and separate, as if they are made of energy. Esmx is wearing an earring in one ear and is missing a chunk in the other ear. Esmx is running and punching the air with one fist.
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