Universal Animation Principles

Apply Disney's 12 principles as flexible foundations that adapt to any industry context with sensible defaults.

The 12 Principles Applied

1. Squash & Stretch

• Default: Subtle compression on interactive elements
• Adjust By: Brand personality (playful = more, serious = less)
• Universal Rule: Never distort data or important content

2. Anticipation

• Default: Brief pause before significant actions
• Adjust By: Action importance (bigger action = more anticipation)
• Universal Rule: Always signal before irreversible actions