How to Animate Web Apps

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There are a lot of techniques and libraries out there for web animation. The best place to get started is, if you just want to dip your toe in, it never hurts to learn after effects. I would recommend looking into first master CSS animations and transitions. If you want to up your game, more challenging things can be done with Web Animations or G-SAP.

Rachel Nabors gives us a deep-dive into the art & science of web animation. She motivates us to sell animation as a UX enhancement, rather than a delight factor. She also exhorts us to animate ethically and responsibly.

Animation Origin Story (5:44)
Getting Animation Buy-off (14:01)
Animation is Not About Delight (20:47)
Do I Have to Draw to Animate? (33:42)
Web Animation Resources (36:41)
Future of Banner Ads (46:27)
Listener Question (50:59)
24 Hour Comic (55:44)

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