Animation in Website Design

When to Use Animation in Website Design

Action with Micro-Interactions

This kind of animation in website design makes interaction with your website more comfortable, directs the user’s attention and helps create a more rewarding user experience.

Information With Mouseover or Hover

Hovering over one spot reveals additional information on the screen. This is a great way to build curiosity while keeping your page uncluttered.

Show Progress With Loading Animations

When an engaging animation is created it can help keep users entertained while reassuring them that progress is being made.

Draw Attention to CTA Buttons

Pure CSS is a lightweight framework that developers use to create responsive website. It allows for animations to be quick and sleek. You want to draw them towards the finish line: your CTA button.

When NOT to Use Animation in Website

Make reading text harder

Deter people from completing a task

Overburden website/app performance

Wondering where to start? Keep reading to learn when to use animation in website design, as well as when you should avoid it. Click below to read our blog.