Claws x Code

GSAP, Interaction Design & Animation Inspo

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Joi dives deep into GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) after discovering it on a site called Genie and being blown away by the micro-animations. From questioning why we settled for sterile design to exploring how creatives need to level up their interaction skills as AI makes coding more accessible.

We cover the evolution from Windows Media Player visualizers to today's over-organized databases, why users are craving delight in their digital experiences, and how tools like Lottie and GSAP are changing the animation game for designers.

Plus: Why everything you know in tech goes out of date every two years, and why that's actually exciting.

Key Topics:
  • GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) discovery and capabilities
  • Lottie Pro workflows and animation editing
  • The shift from sterile to expressive design
  • Material Design 3 and emotional experiences
  • Windows Media Player nostalgia vs. modern interfaces
  • Preparing for AI-assisted development
  • The rapid evolution of design tools and skills
    • Timestamps:
    • 00:00 Intro - Design inspiration waves
    • 00:27 GSAP discovery on Genie.ai site
    • 01:23 From sterile to delightful design
    • 01:54 Windows Media Player nostalgia
    • 02:32 Lottie Pro workflows
    • 03:13 Preparing for AI-assisted development
    • 03:20 Skills evolution in design

      • Hosts: Joi Jetson (design engineer with GSAP curiosity) and Jey Austen (illustrator embracing animation workflows)

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