About social-media
A design skill applying Disney's 12 animation principles to social media interactions and experiences. It provides examples and timing guidance for expressive motion that supports user interaction and emotional connection.
Key features
- 01Applying animation principles to social interactions
- 02Examples for likes, stories, posts, and sharing
- 03Timing and easing guidance for common actions
- 04Motion patterns for reactions and notifications
- 05Consistency guidance for avatars, icons, and grids
Use cases
- 01Designing a like or reaction animation
- 02Planning story and feed transitions
- 03Adding motion to posting and sharing flows
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
$
npx skills add https:/After installing, type/social-mediain Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Details
From the project READMESocial Media Animation Principles
Apply Disney's 12 principles to create engaging, expressive experiences that encourage interaction and emotional connection.
The 12 Principles Applied
1. Squash & Stretch
- Like Buttons: Heart squishes on tap, then bounces back
- Reaction Emojis: Playful stretch during selection
- Send Button: Compress before message flies away
2. Anticipation
- Post Button: Brief wind-up before publishing
- Stories: Tap-and-hold with radial progress
- Swipe Actions: Preview hints at what's coming
3. Staging
- Content First: User content is always the star
- Reactions Bar: Clear but not overshadowing
- Notifications: Prominent but dismissible
4. Straight Ahead & Pose to Pose
- Feed Scroll: Endless smooth flow (straight ahead)
- Posting Flow: Step-by-step creation (pose to pose)
- Story Sequences: Frame-by-frame progression
5. Follow Through & Overlapping Action
- Like Animation: Icon bounces, count updates after
- Comment Thread: Avatar appears, then text
- Share Menu: Options cascade in sequence
6. Slow In & Slow Out
- Pull to Refresh: Smooth deceleration
- Card Transitions: Ease-in-out for polished feel
- Modal Sheets: Comfortable 300ms timing
7. Arc
- Reactions Float: Emojis arc upward from button
- Story Gestures: Swipe follows natural curve
- Content Sharing: Posts arc to share destination
8. Secondary Action
- Double-Tap Like: Heart bursts while fading
- Typing Indicator: Dots bounce while thinking
- Upload Progress: Shimmer while processing
9. Timing
- Interactions: Snappy 100-200ms for engagement
- Transitions: Swift 250-300ms to maintain flow
- Celebrations: 500-800ms for emotional moments
10. Exaggeration
- Reactions: Amplify emotional expression
- Milestones: Celebrate follower counts, likes
- Live Features: Dynamic, attention-grabbing
11. Solid Drawing
- Avatar Consistency: Uniform sizing and styling
- Icon Language: Cohesive visual vocabulary
- Grid Layouts: Proper alignment and spacing
12. Appeal
- Personality Forward: Platform character shines through
- Dopamine Design: Rewarding micro-interactions
- Shareability: Animations worth recording
Industry Timing Standards
| Action | Duration | Easing |
|---|---|---|
| Like/React | 200ms | spring |
| Pull to Refresh | 300ms | ease-out |
| Story Transition | 250ms | ease-in-out |
| Modal Open | 300ms | ease-out |
| Send Message | 150ms | ease-out |
Key Principle
Social media thrives on emotional expression. Animations should amplify connection, make interactions feel rewarding, and encourage continued engagement without feeling manipulative.
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