Why you are animating more often than you should.

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Animations should serve a clear purpose rather than being added for decoration. Key considerations include frequency of use (high-frequency interactions should avoid animations), speed (UI animations should stay under 300ms), and user goals. Examples demonstrate how purposeful animations can explain features, provide feedback, or improve perceived performance, while unnecessary animations can slow down workflows and frustrate users.

You Don't Need Animations

Great article! Also, can we just appreciate obsidian?

I came here to spill some thoughts on animations, and now I’m implementing PARA in my Zettelkasten… what a twist

Really a great read, apart from the BS title

Very thoughtful article. It helps to remember how subtle the user experience must be designed.

There are still apps on Android with 5 seconds delay on splash screen