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SaaS & Productivity Animation Principles

Apply Disney's 12 principles to create efficient, professional experiences that enhance focus and reduce friction.

The 12 Principles Applied

1. Squash & Stretch

• Minimal Use : Professional context requires restraint
• Checkboxes : Subtle squash on task completion
• Buttons : Slight compression for tactile feedback

2. Anticipation

• Save Actions : Brief preparation before confirmation
• Form Submit : Button state hints at processing
• Drag Initiation : Element lifts before moving

3. Staging

• Active Task : Current work item takes focus
• Sidebar Navigation : Secondary to main content
• Notifications : Non-intrusive placement

4. Straight Ahead & Pose to Pose

• Workflows : Clear step-by-step processes (pose to pose)
• Real-time Collaboration : Smooth cursor movements (straight ahead)
• Dashboard Updates : Sequential data loading

5. Follow Through & Overlapping Action

• Card Movements : Shadow follows card with delay
• List Reordering : Items settle naturally
• Panel Resizing : Content adjusts after panel stops

6. Slow In & Slow Out

• Professional Easing : Smooth, never bouncy
• Modal Transitions : Confident 250-350ms
• State Changes : Deliberate, not snappy

7. Arc

• Drag and Drop : Natural curved paths
• Kanban Cards : Arc between columns
• Notification Dismiss : Swipe follows curve

8. Secondary Action

• Auto-save Indicator : Subtle pulse while saving
• Sync Status : Background indicator during updates
• Loading Skeleton : Shimmer while data fetches

9. Timing

• Efficient : 150-300ms for most interactions
• Never Slow : Users are here to work
• Instant Feedback : 100ms for input validation

10. Exaggeration

• Almost Never : Productivity demands efficiency
• Milestones Only : Project completion, goals met
• Onboarding : Slightly more playful to engage

11. Solid Drawing

• Data Visualization : Clear, accurate charts
• Icon Consistency : Uniform across all features
• Typography : Readable at all sizes

12. Appeal

• Professional Polish : Refined, not flashy
• Invisible Design : Animations serve, not distract
• Trust & Reliability: Consistent, predictable motion

Industry Timing Standards

Key Principle

Animations should be invisible to users focused on work. Motion exists to provide feedback and maintain spatial awareness, never to entertain or delay.

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Repository

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GitHub Stars

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First Seen

Jan 24, 2026

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