{"id":4390,"date":"2021-03-08T17:26:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T16:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/uncategorized\/ui-animation-beginners-guide\/"},"modified":"2021-08-06T10:36:22","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T08:36:22","slug":"ui-animation-beginners-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerfoundry.inbearbeitung.de\/en\/blog\/ui-design\/ui-animation-beginners-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"UI Animation: A Complete Guide For Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you hear the word “animation,” you might think of cartoons or video games. In reality, animation is all around us\u2014especially in the apps and websites we use.<\/strong><\/p>\n

From scrolling down a screen to getting a notification, not only does animation guide your users as they navigate through the site\u2014it\u2019s also vital for storytelling and creating a brand narrative. In short, animation provides a \u2018living\u2019 element to something that would otherwise be static.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a UI designer looking to add more skills to your arsenal, consider this blog post your official introduction to the exciting, innovative world of UI animation. We\u2019ll guide you through the basic principles, the tools you should have on your radar, and how to get started. By the end of this article, you\u2019ll be well on your way to creating awesome animations that will take your interfaces to the next level.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what we\u2019ll cover:<\/p>\n

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  1. What is UI animation?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Why is UI animation important?<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. What are the different kinds of UI animation?<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. UI animation principles<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Animation tools for UI designers<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. How do I learn UI design animation?<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Final thoughts\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n

    1. What is UI animation?<\/h2>\n

    UI animation is the process of adding motion to UI elements in order to enhance a product\u2019s interactivity. UX and UI designers use animation to guide them around the interface, alert users of a change, influence users\u2019 decisions, and indicate a relationship between elements\u2014among other uses. UI animation also reduces the mechanical feel of a website or app, creating a much more natural and intuitive experience.<\/p>\n

    In the infant stages of the digital age, it was commonplace for designers to overload their interfaces with animated gifts and bright, flashing colors. But as we began to learn more about the psychology behind how users interact with digital interfaces, it became clear that excessive use of decorative animation detracted from the quality of the site\u2014and even resulted in a loss of users.<\/p>\n

    Over time, designers opened their eyes to the functional benefits of animation, taking it from a decorative add-on to something that could enhance the user experience. A turning point in the evolution of UI animation was the switch from linear movement to interactions<\/strong> that mimic real-world properties, like speed, gravity, and weight. This progression led to the realistic UI animations that we have today.<\/p>\n

    In UI design, animation can be functional<\/strong> or decorative<\/strong>. Functional animation guides and informs the user in real-time, whereas decorative animation is an essential storytelling and branding tool.<\/p>\n