Animating UI Elements


Animations are most useful when applied to real user interface elements.

Buttons, alerts, loaders, and notifications feel better when they move smoothly.

In this lesson, you will animate common UI components used in real websites.

This pulsing button attracts attention.

It is often used for call to action buttons like Sign Up or Buy Now.

Shake animations are commonly used for error messages.

They instantly tell users that something went wrong.

Loaders use animations to show that something is happening.

They improve user experience during waiting time.

Common UI elements you can animate

  • Buttons  
  • Alerts and messages  
  • Loaders and spinners  
  • Badges and icons  

Small animated badges are often used in notification systems.

They grab attention without being annoying.

Practice task

Create UI animations for:
- A pulsing button  
- A shaking error message  
- A rotating loader  
Try adjusting speed and timing

Next lesson

In the next page, you will learn how to create performance friendly animations.