figma-prototyping
Use when implementing Disney's 12 animation principles in Figma prototypes and Smart Animate
What this skill does
# Figma Prototyping Animation Principles Implement all 12 Disney animation principles using Figma's prototyping and Smart Animate features. ## 1. Squash and Stretch 1. Create two frames: normal and squashed states 2. Scale element: `width: 120%`, `height: 80%` 3. Connect with Smart Animate 4. Use "Ease In and Out" timing ``` Frame 1: Circle 100x100 Frame 2: Circle 120x80 (squashed) Interaction: Smart Animate, 150ms ``` ## 2. Anticipation Create 3 frames: 1. **Idle** - Starting position 2. **Anticipate** - Wind-up (move opposite to action) 3. **Action** - Main movement Connect: Idle → Anticipate (100ms) → Action (After Delay) ## 3. Staging Techniques: - Use lower opacity on background elements (60-80%) - Apply blur effect to non-focus areas - Scale up the hero element - Use drop shadows for depth hierarchy ## 4. Straight Ahead / Pose to Pose **Pose to Pose in Figma:** 1. Design key frames as separate screens 2. Connect with Smart Animate 3. Figma interpolates between states Create: Pose A → Pose B → Pose C frames ## 5. Follow Through and Overlapping Action 1. Create component variants for each element 2. Stagger the state changes across frames 3. Hair/cloth changes 1-2 frames after body ``` Frame 1: Body at A, Hair at A Frame 2: Body at B, Hair at A (delayed) Frame 3: Body at B, Hair at B ``` ## 6. Slow In and Slow Out Figma easing options: - **Ease In** - Starts slow, ends fast - **Ease Out** - Starts fast, ends slow - **Ease In and Out** - Slow at both ends (most natural) - **Custom Bezier** - Fine-tune curve Default recommendation: `Ease Out` for most UI interactions. ## 7. Arc 1. Create multiple frames along arc path 2. Position element at key points on the curve 3. Use 3+ frames for smooth arc 4. Smart Animate interpolates the path Or use component rotation with transform origin offset. ## 8. Secondary Action Layer interactions: 1. Primary: Button scales on tap 2. Secondary: Icon rotates, shadow expands ``` On Click: - Button → Scale 1.1, Smart Animate, 150ms - Icon → Rotate 15°, Smart Animate, 100ms (starts simultaneously) ``` ## 9. Timing | Duration | Use Case | |----------|----------| | 100ms | Micro-interactions, button feedback | | 200ms | Standard transitions | | 300ms | Page transitions, modals | | 400-500ms | Complex reveals | | 800ms+ | Dramatic, attention-getting | ## 10. Exaggeration Push beyond subtle: - Scale hover: 1.1x instead of 1.02x - Rotation: 15° instead of 5° - Movement: 20px instead of 8px - Use "Spring" easing for overshoot effect ## 11. Solid Drawing Create depth with: - Consistent perspective across frames - Shadow direction consistency - Layered elements with proper z-order - 3D transforms (rotation with perspective) ## 12. Appeal Design principles: - Rounded corners (friendly) - Consistent spacing - Smooth color transitions - Satisfying interaction feedback - Clear visual hierarchy ## Smart Animate Setup 1. **Name layers identically** across frames 2. **Use components** for consistent naming 3. **Match layer hierarchy** for best results 4. **Set transform origin** before animating ## Interaction Settings ``` Trigger: On Click / While Hovering / After Delay Action: Navigate To / Smart Animate Animation: Smart Animate Easing: Ease Out Duration: 200ms ``` ## Component Variants for States Create variants: - `State=Default` - `State=Hover` - `State=Active` - `State=Disabled` Use "Change To" interaction with Smart Animate between variants. ## Pro Tips 1. **Use "While Hovering"** for reversible animations 2. **After Delay** chains create sequences 3. **Overflow: Hidden** on frames clips animations 4. **Interactive Components** for reusable micro-interactions 5. Preview with **Present** mode (Play button)
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