Last week, our community engaged in lively discussions on a variety of topics. A recurring theme was the technical and creative challenges in animation, particularly the nuances of easing. Packaging design was also a hot topic, with members sharing experiences on balancing aesthetics and functionality. Additionally, many designers sought advice on color matching for print, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for consistency across different mediums. Collaboration in ad design and the integration of new tools for user testing sparked interest and practical exchanges of ideas.
This Week’s Hot Topics
The magic of easing in animations
There’s a fascinating discussion on how different easing techniques can dramatically change the feel of an animation. This is a must-read if you’re looking to add more life to your digital projects. Read more here
When packaging becomes a puzzle
Designing packaging that is both functional and appealing can be a real challenge. Dive into this thread to see how others are solving these design puzzles. Read more here
Struggling with print color matching
If you’ve ever faced the frustration of inconsistent colors between digital designs and printed outputs, this discussion offers some helpful solutions and techniques. Read more here
Collaborating on Visuals for Ads
Creating visuals for ads is a team effort. Check out this conversation for tips on improving collaboration and communication with your team. Read more here
Tools to Enhance User Testing
Exploring new tools to make user testing more effective can greatly improve design outcomes. This thread shares some of the latest options and their benefits. Read more here
That’s all for this week’s digest. Thank you for being an engaged part of our community. Looking forward to seeing what you’ll contribute next week!
And i’ve found that easing animations can really bring a project to life — especially in UI design; i usually tweak the speed to keep the user engaged without feeling overwhelmed. @designsbyjenny shared a great resource on timing curves that’s worth checking out. What do you think about using motion in packaging design?
I’ve found that incorporating a bit of overshoot in easing animations can really help emphasize key interactions, making them feel more dynamic. Especially in UI design, like when transitioning between menus, it adds an organic touch. Just be careful not to overdo it; a subtle overshoot keeps it engaging without feeling chaotic. @exampleuser mentioned great points about balancing aesthetics, and I think easing plays a vital role in that too.
Easing has made a huge difference in my animations too! I often use the cubic-bezier function to customize transitions. Have you tried using that in your projects? Check out this great resource: https://cubic-bezier.com.
Easing can indeed change how your animations feel. In my experience, really subtle tweaks in the selected easing function can drastically alter the viewer’s perception, especially when timing elements like loading screens. Have you tried experimenting with delay in conjunction with easing?