Animation Principles for UI

Summary

Borrowing classic animation principles (easing, timing, anticipation) from traditional animation to make UI motion feel natural rather than mechanical or jarring.

How to Learn This

1Compare a linear-timed animation to an eased one and note which feels more natural.
2Learn the general guideline: most UI transitions should be 200-400ms, not longer.
3Practice applying an easing curve to a simple transition in Figma's prototyping mode.

Micro-interactions

Feedback & System Status

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