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Micro-Interaction Library

Collection of reusable micro-interactions for Flutter apps.

December 2024
UIAnimationComponentsOpen Source

Why I Built This

Small animations like button presses, loading states, and success feedback make apps feel polished. I collected my best micro-interactions into a reusable library.

Tech Stack

FlutterFramework
AnimationControllerAnimation
StorybookDocumentation
GitHub ActionsCI/CD

Technical Approach

Curated and refined micro-interactions from production apps into a cohesive, themeable library.

1

Collection

Gathered micro-interactions from my projects and analyzed popular apps for inspiration.

2

Standardization

Created consistent API patterns and theming support across all components.

3

Performance Audit

Optimized all animations for 60fps on low-end devices.

4

Documentation

Built interactive documentation with live examples and copy-paste code.

Key Learnings

What worked, what didn't, and what I'd do differently.

What Worked

  • Consistent easing curves create cohesive feel
  • Theme-able colors and durations increase adoption
  • Live examples in docs reduce friction

Challenges Faced

  • Initial naming conventions were inconsistent
  • Some animations conflicted with parent widgets

Key Insights

The bigger lessons that go beyond this specific experiment.

Delight is in Details

Users notice when apps feel 'premium' even if they can't explain why.

Accessibility First

All animations respect reduce-motion settings for inclusive design.

Open Source Hygiene

Good README, examples, and changelogs are as important as code.

What's Next

Growing the library with: • More component types (loaders, reveals, morphs) • Figma design tokens sync • Per-component performance benchmarks • Community contribution guidelines

Interested in this experiment?

I'm always happy to discuss technical details, share learnings, or collaborate on similar explorations.