Physics-based motion principles (gravity, momentum, elasticity, resistance) make digital interfaces feel intuitive by matching users' subconscious expectations. Lottie Creator's State Machines let designers build interactive animations visually without code, mapping states like idle/hover/pressed to user triggers. An AI-powered 'Prompt to State Machines' feature lets designers describe interactions in plain language to auto-generate the logic. The exported .lottie file embeds all interaction logic and works out of the box on web, iOS, and Android. The post also advocates building a cohesive motion system with consistent easing curves and physics parameters rather than one-off animations.
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A guide to building motion systems with Lottie CreatorHumans are wired to motions, not pixelsWhy Interactivity Amplifies the EffectState machines: the engine of interactive motionWhat are State Machines?How State Machines Work in Lottie CreatorGet uxplanet.org ’s stories in your inboxPrompt to State Machines: A Faster On-RampFitting Into Your Existing WorkflowFrom individual animations to motion systemsThe System-Level ApproachGreat UX doesn’t just look right; it feels right!Sort: