calm-relaxation
Calm & Relaxation Animation
Create animations that soothe, settle, and create peaceful user experiences.
Emotional Goal
Calm emerges from slow, gentle, predictable motion. Relaxation comes from animations that breathe, flow naturally, and never demand attention or create tension.
Disney Principles for Calm
Squash & Stretch
Very subtle (2-5%). Gentle breathing or pulsing rather than bouncing. Soft, organic deformation like clouds or water.
Anticipation
Long, gradual preparation (200-400ms). Slow builds create no surprises. Everything telegraphed well in advance.
Staging
Soft focus, ambient positioning. No aggressive attention-grabbing. Elements share space harmoniously without competition.
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