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# 2026-01-07-ux-enhancements-animations.md: UX Enhancements & Micro-Interactions
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**Status:** Draft
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**Created:** 2026-01-07
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**Tags:** ux, animation, interactivity, frontend
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## 1. Context & User Story
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* **As a:** User interacting with the dashboard
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* **I want to:** See smooth transitions and immediate feedback when interacting with elements
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* **So that:** The application feels responsive, "alive," and high-quality.
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## 2. Technical Requirements
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### Data Model Changes
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- N/A
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### API / Interface
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- N/A
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## 3. Constraints & Validations (CRITICAL)
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- **Performance:** Animations must use `transform` and `opacity` properties to ensure 60fps performance without triggering expensive layout reflows.
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- **Accessibility:** Respect `prefers-reduced-motion` media queries to disable animations for sensitive users.
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- **Subtlety:** Animations should be fast and subtle (e.g., 150ms-300ms), not distracting.
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## 4. Acceptance Criteria
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1. [ ] Content fades in smoothly when the page loads.
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2. [ ] Interactive elements (buttons, links, cards) have hover effects (scale, lift, or glow) that provide visual feedback.
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3. [ ] A subtle, dynamic background effect (e.g., slow gradient mesh or blur) is implemented to remove the "flat" look.
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4. [ ] Loading states (skeletons or spinners) are available for future dynamic content.
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## 5. Implementation Plan
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- [ ] Add keyframe animations for entry transitions (fade-in, slide-up) in `style.css`.
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- [ ] Apply hover transitions to `.card` and navigation links.
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- [ ] Implement a subtle background gradient using `background-image` or pseudo-elements.
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- [ ] Add `prefers-reduced-motion` overrides.
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