Figma Prototyping

Figma Prototyping Animation Principles

Implement all 12 Disney animation principles using Figma's prototyping and Smart Animate features.

1. Squash and Stretch

1. Create two frames: normal and squashed states
2. Scale element: width: 120%, height: 80%
3. Connect with Smart Animate
4. Use "Ease In and Out" timing

Frame 1: Circle 100x100
Frame 2: Circle 120x80 (squashed)
Interaction: Smart Animate, 150ms

2. Anticipation

Create 3 frames:

1. Idle - Starting position
2. Anticipate - Wind-up (move opposite to action)
3. Action - Main movement

Connect: Idle → Anticipate (100ms) → Action (After Delay)

3. Staging

Techniques:

• Use lower opacity on background elements (60-80%)
• Apply blur effect to non-focus areas
• Scale up the hero element
• Use drop shadows for depth hierarchy

4. Straight Ahead / Pose to Pose

Pose to Pose in Figma:

1. Design key frames as separate screens
2. Connect with Smart Animate
3. Figma interpolates between states

Create: Pose A → Pose B → Pose C frames

5. Follow Through and Overlapping Action