Emil Kowalski Animation Best Practices

Comprehensive animation guide for web interfaces based on Emil Kowalski's teachings, open-source libraries (Sonner, Vaul), and his animations.dev course. Contains 43 rules across 7 categories, prioritized by impact.

When to Apply

Reference these guidelines when:

• Adding animations to React components
• Choosing easing curves or timing values
• Implementing gesture-based interactions (swipe, drag)
• Building toast notifications or drawer components
• Optimizing animation performance
• Ensuring animation accessibility

Rule Categories by Priority