This week, our class focused on exploring microanimations within design and how they are used in practice. We examined how these small interactive actions work within interfaces, how they respond to user input, and how they provide clear feedback to users. Understanding microanimations is especially important as we progress in UX design, as they help communicate system responses, improve usability, and enhance the overall user experience. This session was particularly valuable as it prepares us to begin designing and implementing our own microanimations for our project later this semester.
The first area we explored today was microanimations. These are small, interactive actions within an interface that respond when a user presses or interacts with an element, providing immediate visual feedback to confirm what action has been taken. Microanimations are useful because they add a playful quality to interfaces while also helping users understand what is happening, improving clarity and usability. Kyle shared several examples during the session, which I found particularly helpful, as I had only encountered a few microanimations before the class. Seeing them in action broadened my understanding of how they can be used in interfaces.
