| name | micro-interactions |
| description | Use when designing small UI feedback moments like button states, toggles, form validation, loading indicators, or notification badges. |
Micro-interaction Animation
Apply Disney's 12 animation principles to small UI feedback moments and interface details.
Quick Reference
| Principle | Micro-interaction Implementation |
|---|
| Squash & Stretch | Button press compression, toggle bounce |
| Anticipation | Hover state hints, pre-click feedback |
| Staging | Focus attention on active element |
| Straight Ahead / Pose to Pose | Progress vs state changes |
| Follow Through / Overlapping | Ripple effects, settling motion |
| Slow In / Slow Out | Snappy but smooth transitions |
| Arc | Toggle switches, circular menus |
| Secondary Action | Icons respond to parent state |
| Timing | 100-300ms for most interactions |
| Exaggeration | Clear but not distracting |
| Solid Drawing | Consistent transform behavior |
| Appeal | Delightful, purposeful feedback |
Principle Applications
Squash & Stretch: Buttons compress slightly on press (scaleY: 0.95). Toggle thumbs squash when hitting bounds. Notification badges bounce on update. Keep subtle—this is UI, not cartoon.
Anticipation: Hover states prepare for click. Buttons lift/grow slightly before press animation. Draggable items elevate on grab start. Loading spinners wind up before spinning.
: Active form field clearly distinguished. Error states demand attention. Success confirmations are unmistakable. One interaction feedback at a time.
