Motion Design in UI: Principles of Animation
Motion Design in UI: Principles of Animation
Motion design adds life to user interfaces and provides meaningful feedback. Well-crafted animations guide users, communicate state changes, and create delightful experiences.
Core animation principles for UI:
- Easing: Use ease-in-out for natural motion, avoid linear
- Duration: Keep transitions between 200-500ms
- Purpose: Every animation should serve a functional goal
- Consistency: Use the same timing curves throughout
- Performance: Animate only transform and opacity for smooth 60fps
Types of UI animation:
- Micro-interactions (button hover, toggle switches)
- Page transitions and navigation
- Loading and progress indicators
- Feedback animations (success, error states)
What animation libraries or tools do you use?