Key takeaways

You’ve learned how purposeful motion can bring a design to life. From choosing the right animation method to sequencing timing and designing for accessibility, you now have a clear workflow for creating motion that feels intentional and expressive.

Here are a few key ideas to keep in mind as you animate:

• Motion should communicate, not decorate. Start with intent and design around clarity.
• Explore different motion options. Use CSS transitions for single-step state changes, GSAP-powered Interactions for motion that happens in sequence or across multiple elements, and tools like Lottie, Rive, or Spline when you want more expressive or interactive motion.
• Use overlap, stagger, and consistent easing to connect animations across elements.
• Keep animation styles unified so your site feels cohesive and intentional.
• Build with accessibility and performance in mind so motion works for every visitor.
• Preview early and often to make sure animations feel natural and in sync with your content.

Resources

Want to keep exploring? Here are some helpful resources to go deeper into animation, accessibility, and performance:

Cloneable practice site

The site featured in the Create GSAP-powered animations video is available as a [cloneable in the Webflow Marketplace]. You can follow along, experiment with timing, add a stagger, or create your own animation trigger to practice what you learned.

Webflow Help Center

• Getting started with GSAP in Webflow
• Intro to interactions with GSAP 
• Interactions with GSAP vs. Classic Interactions
• Triggers, targets, actions, and animations overview
• Interactions timeline

The Webflow Way

• Interactions and motion design principles

Made in Webflow

• Cloneable projects showcasing animation and interactivity

You did it

You’ve completed the Interactions & animations course. Click the Complete course button in the progress box on the right, then head back to the Webflow University Courses page to start your next course.