Motion that means something

Animation should explain, orient or delight. If it does none of those, remove it.

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Motion that means something

It has never been easier to animate everything, which is exactly why so many sites feel exhausting. We use three tests before any motion ships.

Explain, orient, delight

Does the motion explain a change of state? Does it orient the viewer in space? Does it add a moment of delight that fits the brand? One yes is enough. Zero means it goes.

The result is sites that feel alive without feeling busy, and pages that stay fast on every device.

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