UI Motion Design with Salesforce Kinetic Guidelines

Motion in user interfaces should never be an afterthought or a distraction. By implementing structured animation guidelines, you can guide user attention, express brand personality, and improve usability. This text-based course teaches you how to apply the Salesforce Kinetic guidelines to create cohesive, accessible, and functional UI motion patterns, transitioning from guessing animation values to confidently applying standardized kinetic principles. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamental principles of the Salesforce Kinetic system and core motion design terminology. - Apply key kinetic attributes such as timing, easing, and sequencing to common UI components. - Design accessible animations that respect user preferences, including the prefers-reduced-motion query. - Analyze motion patterns for feedback, transitions, and state changes to ensure a consistent user experience. - Integrate kinetic guidelines into modern design system workflows and developer handoffs. You will start with the foundational concepts of motion design and the core philosophy of the Kinetic guidelines. From there, you will explore written explanations and practical scenarios to implement accessibility-first animations in your layouts. This course is designed for beginner UI/UX designers, front-end developers, and product creators looking to master structured motion design. No prior animation experience is required. Start reading today to build intuitive, motion-rich user interfaces that are both beautiful and accessible.