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Designing Interface Animation

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Improving the User Experience Through Animation

A guide to designing meaningful interface animation that enhances usability without overwhelming users. Animation adds the dimension of time to design work and communicates on a different level than other design tools.

Key Principles

  • All interface animations must have a purpose
  • Delight isn't created by animation alone
  • Navigation animations should be quick and easy
  • Animation can reduce cognitive load when transitioning between states
  • a: Appearance
  • ?: Keyboard shortcuts