Animation Principles for UI

Overview

Apply Disney's 12 principles of animation to create UI motion that feels natural, purposeful, and delightful. These principles, developed in the 1930s for character animation, translate directly to modern interface design.

When to Use

• Designing micro-interactions and transitions
• Making animations feel more natural and polished
• Reviewing animation quality in a design system
• Training team members on motion design fundamentals
• Creating animation guidelines for a design system

Quick Reference: The 12 Principles