# joy-delight

Guides coding agents in designing playful UI animations based on Disney principles. Useful for reward states, celebrations, and confetti effects.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 522 installs · ★ 129
- Author: dylantarre
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles/tree/HEAD/skills/06-by-emotional-outcome/joy-delight/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2025-12-30
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/joy-delight

## What it does

The skill teaches agents playful interface motion. It relies on Disney animation principles adapted for web design, such as 30–40% squash on impact and parabolic motion paths.

It includes exact durations and CSS easing curves. For example, bounce effects use `cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1)`, while celebration sequences run for 400–600ms. Without horizontal expansion during squashing, elements lose their perceived physical mass.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill joy-delight -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/joy-delight/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/joy-delight/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill joy-delight -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/joy-delight/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill joy-delight -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/joy-delight/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install dylantarre/animation-principles joy-delight
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/joy-delight/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill joy-delight -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --path skills/06-by-emotional-outcome/joy-delight
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/joy-delight/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add dylantarre/animation-principles --skill joy-delight -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles/tree/HEAD/skills/06-by-emotional-outcome/joy-delight/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- tune spring animations for success dialogs
- set timing and CSS easings for confetti bursts
- add secondary particle motion to like buttons
- create bouncy reveal effects for unlocked achievements

## Example prompts
- Create a confetti celebration animation for checkout completion
- Animate this reward badge with a pop-in and bounce using `--joy-bounce`
- Add a playful like button animation with radiating heart particles

## Source text · SKILL.md · MIT

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---
name: joy-delight
description: Use when creating animations that evoke happiness, surprise, or delightful moments in the user experience.
---

# Joy & Delight Animation

Create animations that spark happiness, pleasant surprise, and memorable delight.

## Emotional Goal

Joy emerges from unexpected pleasures, playful movements, and moments that exceed expectations. Delight comes from animations that feel alive, responsive, and genuinely fun.

## Disney Principles for Joy

### Squash & Stretch
Exaggerate bouncy, elastic movements. Objects that squash 30-40% on impact feel alive and playful. Use for success states, rewards, and celebrations.

### Anticipation
Build excitement before reveals. A slight pullback (100-150ms) before a pop-in creates satisfying payoff. Perfect for notifications and achievements.

### Staging
Draw focus to joyful moments. Clear visual hierarchy ensures the delightful element gets full attention. Dim surroundings during celebration animations.

### Straight Ahead Action
Create spontaneous, organic movements for confetti, particles, and celebration effects. Randomized paths feel natural and exciting.

### Follow Through & Overlapping Action
Let elements overshoot and settle with bouncy secondary motion. Hair, ribbons, and decorative elements should continue moving after main action.

### Slow In & Slow Out
Use asymmetric easing—quick starts with slow, satisfying landings. `cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1)` creates playful overshoot.

### Arc
Bouncing, curved trajectories feel more joyful than linear paths. Elements should travel in parabolic arcs during celebrations.

### Secondary Action
Add sparkles, particles, or wobbles to primary animations. A "like" heart that radiates small hearts amplifies joy.

### Timing
Fast, snappy timing (150-250ms) feels energetic. Quick bursts with micro-pauses create rhythm. Success animations: 200-400ms.

### Exaggeration
Push proportions and movements 20-30% beyond realistic. Oversized bounces, stretched smiles, and amplified reactions.

### Solid Drawing
Maintain volume during stretchy movements. Squashed elements should expand horizontally to preserve mass—this reads as physicality.

### Appeal
Round shapes, bright colors, and smooth curves. Asymmetry in timing and position adds character and charm.

## Timing Recommendations

| Element | Duration | Easing |
|---------|----------|--------|
| Pop-in | 200-300ms | `ease-out-back` |
| Bounce | 300-500ms | `spring(1, 80, 10)` |
| Confetti | 800-1200ms | `ease-out` |
| Celebration | 400-600ms | `ease-out-elastic` |

## CSS Easing

```css
--joy-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
--joy-pop: cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
--joy-elastic: cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.55, 0.265, 1.55);
```

## When to Use

- Success confirmations and completions
- Achievement unlocks and rewards
- Onboarding celebrations
- Easter eggs and surprises
- Positive feedback states
- Welcome animations
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