Aesthetic Motion & Temporal

Define the temporal and kinetic feel of an aesthetic.

Temporal Dimensions

1. Speed Philosophy

• Base Tempo: leisurely, moderate, snappy, frantic

• Speed Range: Slowest to fastest acceptable

2. Acceleration Character

• Ease Type: Linear, ease-in, ease-out, custom

• Attack: How motions begin

• Release: How motions end

• Overshoot: Whether elements exceed targets

3. Weight & Inertia

• Perceived Mass: Light/floaty vs heavy/grounded

• Momentum: Do elements carry velocity?

• Elasticity: Bounciness level

4. Stillness vs Activity

• Default State: Static or subtly animated?

• Idle Behavior: What happens when nothing's happening

• Rest Ratio: Percentage of time things are still

5. Rhythm & Timing

• Beat: Underlying temporal rhythm

• Stagger: How sequential animations relate

• Duration Ranges: Short/medium/long motion durations