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education-learning

github.com/dylantarreDesign & UI132574 installsUpdated 43w ago
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About education-learning

An animation-principles skill for designers of learning experiences. It applies Disney’s 12 principles to feedback, transitions, progress indicators, and celebrations while emphasizing supportive responses to errors.

Key features

  1. 01Apply animation principles to learning UI
  2. 02Set timings for feedback and transitions
  3. 03Animate progress and achievement cues
  4. 04Use gentle responses to errors
  5. 05Keep educational visuals consistent

Use cases

  1. 01Designing quiz answer feedback
  2. 02Animating lesson and progress transitions
  3. 03Celebrating learner achievements

Install

Copy the command and run it in a terminal.

$npx skills add https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --skill education-learning

After installing, type/education-learningin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.

Details

From the project README

Education & Learning Animation Principles

Apply Disney's 12 principles to create engaging, encouraging experiences that support comprehension and celebrate progress.

The 12 Principles Applied

1. Squash & Stretch
  • Answer Buttons: Friendly squash on selection
  • Mascots/Characters: Personality through stretch
  • Achievement Badges: Bounce with character
2. Anticipation
  • Quiz Reveal: Build-up before showing results
  • Next Lesson: Preparation for new content
  • Submit Answer: Moment before feedback
3. Staging
  • Learning Content: Primary focus always
  • Progress Indicators: Visible but not distracting
  • Interactive Elements: Clear call to action
4. Straight Ahead & Pose to Pose
  • Video Lessons: Continuous playback (straight ahead)
  • Course Progress: Step-by-step modules (pose to pose)
  • Interactive Exercises: Defined question states
5. Follow Through & Overlapping Action
  • Correct Answer: Checkmark lands, then celebration
  • Lesson Cards: Stack with natural follow-through
  • Points Counter: Numbers settle after update
6. Slow In & Slow Out
  • Gentle Transitions: Nothing jarring while learning
  • Content Reveals: Comfortable pacing
  • Modal Opens: Smooth 300-400ms
7. Arc
  • Progress Paths: Curved learning journeys
  • Drag Answers: Natural arc to drop zones
  • Reward Animations: Confetti follows arcs
8. Secondary Action
  • XP Gained: Sparkles while points update
  • Streak Maintained: Fire animation with counter
  • Level Up: Background effects with main celebration
9. Timing
  • Feedback: Quick 150-200ms for responsiveness
  • Celebrations: Longer 500-800ms for motivation
  • Transitions: Moderate 300-400ms for clarity
10. Exaggeration
  • Celebrate Success: Big positive reinforcement
  • Gentle on Errors: Never discouraging
  • Milestones: Mark achievements memorably
11. Solid Drawing
  • Illustrations: Friendly, consistent art style
  • Diagrams: Clear educational visuals
  • Icons: Approachable, not intimidating
12. Appeal
  • Encouraging Personality: Warm and supportive
  • Age-Appropriate: Match target learner
  • Motivation Design: Reward-driven animations

Industry Timing Standards

ActionDurationEasing
Answer Feedback200msease-out
Correct Celebration600msspring
Lesson Transition350msease-in-out
Progress Update300msease-out
Achievement Unlock800mscustom-bounce

Key Principle

Animation should encourage and reward. Celebrate progress generously, handle mistakes gently, and maintain engagement through thoughtful micro-interactions that make learning feel like an adventure.

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