how to design better animations

To design better animations, you can leverage several techniques and tools discussed in various WWDC sessions. Here are some key points and sessions that can help you:

1. Use Animation Presets:

   • SF Symbols 6 introduces new universal animation presets like wiggle, rotate, and breathe. These presets can help you create expressive animations to elevate your app's interface. For example, the wiggle preset can highlight changes or call to actions, while the rotate preset can add dynamic movement to a symbol (What’s new in SF Symbols 6).

2. Combine Simple Effects:

   • In Create custom hover effects in visionOS, combining simple effects with the right delays and respecting accessibility preferences can create detailed and inclusive animations. Testing your effects thoroughly, especially on the actual device, is crucial to ensure they feel right (Create custom hover effects in visionOS).

3. Interactive and Continuous Animations:

   • Enhance your UI animations and transitions discusses using interactive spring animations and maintaining continuous velocity to make animations feel smoother and more natural. This session also emphasizes the importance of zoom transitions for enhancing visual continuity (Enhance your UI animations and transitions).

4. Debug and Iterate:

   • In Create custom visual effects with SwiftUI, building a debug UI to experiment with animation parameters can be very helpful. This allows you to scrub through animations interactively and quickly iterate to find the best values for your animations (Create custom visual effects with SwiftUI).

5. Purposeful Use of Animations:

   • It's important to use animations intentionally and purposefully. Overusing animations or using them in the wrong context can make the UI feel overwhelming and distracting. Ensure that animations add to the user experience rather than detract from it (What’s new in SF Symbols 6).

6. Emotional Journey and Breaks:

   • When designing interactive experiences, consider the audience's emotional journey. Alternate between moments of tension and relief to avoid fatigue. This approach can be applied to animations to ensure they are engaging without being exhausting (Design interactive experiences for visionOS).

Relevant Sessions:

1. What’s new in SF Symbols 6
2. Create custom hover effects in visionOS
3. Enhance your UI animations and transitions
4. Create custom visual effects with SwiftUI
5. Design interactive experiences for visionOS

By following these guidelines and exploring the mentioned sessions, you can design better animations that enhance the user experience.