Every Frame Perfect
7 hours ago
- #Animation
- #UI Design
- #User Experience
- The author discusses the concept of 'every frame is perfect' inspired by Wayland's technical goal, applying it to UI design to ensure every screen state makes sense.
- He emphasizes that perfect frames build user trust, as the UI's polish reflects the app's overall quality, serving as a heuristic for users.
- Practical guidelines include avoiding white flashes, partially loaded content, relayout during loading, internal consistency, and precise animations to prevent janky or desynchronized frames.
- Examples from Safari, Photos, YouTube, and other apps illustrate how flawed animations can create confusion, false feelings, or hinder understanding of transitions.
- The author urges developers to pay attention not only to start and end states but to every frame in between, as each one matters for a seamless user experience.