diff --git a/neon_iris/models/web_sat.py b/neon_iris/models/web_sat.py
index 87ad757..08ab5ef 100644
--- a/neon_iris/models/web_sat.py
+++ b/neon_iris/models/web_sat.py
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 """API data models for the WebSAT API."""
 # NEON AI (TM) SOFTWARE, Software Development Kit & Application Development System
 # All trademark and other rights reserved by their respective owners
-# Copyright 2008-2021 Neongecko.com Inc.
+# Copyright 2008-2024 Neongecko.com Inc.
 # BSD-3
 # Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
 # modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
diff --git a/neon_iris/static/scripts/main.js b/neon_iris/static/scripts/main.js
deleted file mode 100644
index e69de29..0000000
diff --git a/neon_iris/static/scripts/sprite.js b/neon_iris/static/scripts/sprite.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..303e72b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/neon_iris/static/scripts/sprite.js
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+const sprite = document.querySelector(".sprite");
+
+function triggerWake() {
+  sprite.classList.remove("record", "waiting");
+  sprite.classList.add("wake");
+}
+
+function triggerRecord() {
+  sprite.classList.remove("wake", "waiting");
+  sprite.classList.add("record");
+}
+
+function triggerWaiting() {
+  sprite.classList.remove("wake", "record");
+  sprite.classList.add("waiting");
+}
+
+function triggerDone() {
+  sprite.classList.remove("wake", "record", "waiting");
+}
diff --git a/neon_iris/static/scripts/ui.js b/neon_iris/static/scripts/ui.js
index 8730434..7e55d77 100644
--- a/neon_iris/static/scripts/ui.js
+++ b/neon_iris/static/scripts/ui.js
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ function submitMessage() {
 
 async function getAIResponse(text = "", recording = "") {
   try {
+    triggerWaiting(); // Trigger waiting animation
     const payload =
       text !== "" && recording === ""
         ? { utterance: text }
@@ -43,6 +44,7 @@ async function getAIResponse(text = "", recording = "") {
     // Assuming 'data' contains the AI response in a property named 'reply'
     const aiMessage = data.transcription;
 
+    triggerDone(); // Trigger done animation
     // Add in the user's transcription if STT
     if (text === "" && recording !== "") {
       const userMessage = createMessageDiv("user", data.utterance);
diff --git a/neon_iris/static/scripts/websocket.js b/neon_iris/static/scripts/websocket.js
index 6ff963b..ccf4071 100644
--- a/neon_iris/static/scripts/websocket.js
+++ b/neon_iris/static/scripts/websocket.js
@@ -77,12 +77,14 @@ async function handleSpeechEnd(audio) {
   // Save the spoken audio as a downloadable file
   const downloadArea = document.getElementById("download-area");
   if (downloadArea) {
-    downloadArea.innerHTML = "";
-    const downloadLink = document.createElement("a");
-    downloadLink.href = audioUrl;
-    downloadLink.download = "recorded_audio.wav";
-    downloadLink.textContent = "Download Recorded Audio";
-    downloadArea.appendChild(downloadLink);
+    const downloadButton = document.createElement("a");
+    downloadButton.href = audioUrl;
+    downloadButton.download = "recorded_audio.wav";
+    downloadButton.textContent = "Download Recorded Audio";
+    downloadButton.className = "download-button"; // Add a class for styling
+    downloadButton.setAttribute("role", "button"); // Accessibility improvement
+    downloadArea.appendChild(downloadButton);
+    triggerWaiting(); // Trigger waiting animation
   } else {
     console.error("Download area not found");
   }
@@ -131,6 +133,7 @@ const WebSocketHandler = (() => {
         audio.onended = () => {
           console.log("Activation sound is done playing");
           if (myVad && !isVadRunning) {
+            triggerRecord(); // Trigger recording animation
             myVad.start();
             isVadRunning = true;
           } else if (!shouldListen && isVadRunning) {
@@ -138,6 +141,7 @@ const WebSocketHandler = (() => {
             isVadRunning = false;
           }
         };
+        triggerWake(); // Trigger wake animation
         audio.play();
         lastActivationTime = currentTime;
       }
diff --git a/neon_iris/static/sprite.css b/neon_iris/static/sprite.css
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..73d5d1e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/neon_iris/static/sprite.css
@@ -0,0 +1,61 @@
+/* Base styles for the split sprite */
+.sprite {
+  width: 40px; /* sprite width adjusted to 40px */
+  height: 40px; /* sprite height adjusted to 40px */
+  border-radius: 50%;
+  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, #000 50%, #fff 50%);
+  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px #000; /* Adjusted border thickness for smaller size */
+  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
+  opacity: 0; /* sprite is invisible by default */
+  position: relative; /* Required for absolute positioning of pseudo-elements */
+  display: flex; /* Center content */
+  justify-content: center;
+  align-items: center;
+  margin: 20px;
+}
+
+/* Pulse animation while recording */
+@keyframes pulse {
+  0%,
+  100% {
+    transform: scale(1);
+  }
+  50% {
+    transform: scale(1.1);
+  }
+}
+
+.sprite.record {
+  animation: pulse 1s infinite ease-in-out;
+  opacity: 1; /* sprite is visible while recording */
+}
+
+/* Spin animation while waiting for a response */
+@keyframes spin {
+  0% {
+    transform: rotate(0deg);
+  }
+  100% {
+    transform: rotate(360deg);
+  }
+}
+
+.sprite.waiting {
+  animation: spin 2s infinite linear;
+  opacity: 1; /* sprite is visible while waiting */
+}
+
+/* Appear animation for wake word activation */
+@keyframes appear {
+  0% {
+    opacity: 0;
+  }
+  100% {
+    opacity: 1;
+  }
+}
+
+.sprite.wake {
+  animation: appear 1s forwards;
+  opacity: 1; /* sprite is visible when awake */
+}
diff --git a/neon_iris/static/styles.css b/neon_iris/static/styles.css
index 64ea000..a048b26 100644
--- a/neon_iris/static/styles.css
+++ b/neon_iris/static/styles.css
@@ -7,11 +7,15 @@ html {
   margin: 0;
   padding: 0;
 }
+img.logo {
+  width: 40px;
+  height: 40px;
+}
 a {
   text-decoration: none;
 }
 a:link {
-  color: #000;
+  color: #fff;
   border-bottom: 1px solid #ff0000;
 }
 a:visited {
@@ -19,7 +23,7 @@ a:visited {
   border-bottom: 1px solid #b3b3b3;
 }
 a:hover {
-  color: #2d8653;
+  color: black;
   border-bottom: 1px solid #000099;
 }
 .button-container {
@@ -116,6 +120,18 @@ a:hover {
   text-align: center;
   font-size: 1.5em;
 }
+.download-button {
+  display: inline-block;
+  padding: 10px 20px;
+  margin: 10px 0;
+  background-color: #03a9f4;
+  color: #ffffff;
+  text-align: center;
+  text-decoration: none;
+  border-radius: 5px;
+  transition: background-color 0.3s;
+}
+
 /* Style for user messages */
 .user-message {
   background-color: #007bff; /* Blue background for user messages */
diff --git a/neon_iris/templates/index.html b/neon_iris/templates/index.html
index 6969c90..ddb610a 100644
--- a/neon_iris/templates/index.html
+++ b/neon_iris/templates/index.html
@@ -6,11 +6,12 @@
     <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" />
     <title>{{ title }}</title>
     <link rel="stylesheet" href="/static/styles.css" />
+    <link rel="stylesheet" href="/static/sprite.css" />
   </head>
   <body>
     <div class="chat-container">
       <div class="chat-header">
-        {{ description }} <img src="/static/logo.webp" />
+        {{ description }} <img src="/static/logo.webp" class="logo" />
       </div>
       <button id="startButton">Start Recording</button>
       <div class="chat-window" id="chatWindow">
@@ -22,6 +23,7 @@
       <div class="input-area">
         <input type="text" id="chatInput" placeholder="{{ placeholder }}" />
         <button onclick="submitMessage()">Submit</button>
+        <div class="sprite" />
       </div>
     </div>
   </body>
@@ -36,4 +38,5 @@
   <script src="/static/scripts/websocket.js"></script>
   <script src="/static/scripts/audio.js"></script>
   <script src="/static/scripts/ui.js"></script>
+  <script src="/static/scripts/sprite.js"></script>
 </html>