emotional-disconnect
Use when animation feels wrong, creates unintended emotional response, or mismatches context
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --skill emotional-disconnect- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads emotional-disconnect automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Emotional Disconnect
Align animation emotion with context using Disney's principles.
Problem Indicators
- Animation feels "off" but hard to articulate
- Playful motion on serious content
- Sterile motion on warm content
- Users describe UI as cold/robotic or chaotic/annoying
- Mismatch between animation and message
Diagnosis by Principle
Appeal
Issue: Animation lacks emotional resonance Fix: Define the emotional goal. Warm = soft easing, overshoot. Professional = crisp, linear. Match motion to message.
Exaggeration
Issue: Wrong intensity for emotional context Fix: Serious contexts need restraint. Joyful contexts can be bouncy. Match exaggeration to emotional stakes.
Timing
Issue: Speed conflicts with emotional tone Fix: Calm emotions = slower. Excitement = faster. Tension = variable speed. Timing IS emotion.
Squash and Stretch
Issue: Elastic effects on rigid contexts Fix: Squash/stretch implies playfulness and life. Remove for serious, clinical, or professional contexts.
Follow Through
Issue: Endings don't match emotional intent Fix: Abrupt endings feel harsh. Soft landings feel gentle. Bouncy endings feel playful. Choose consciously.
Quick Fixes
- Name the target emotion - "This should feel calm"
- Match easing to emotion - Bouncy = playful, smooth = calm
- Adjust timing to context - Slow down serious moments
- Remove mismatch sources - Cut animations that fight the tone
- Test with emotional vocabulary - Ask users "how does this feel?"
Troubleshooting Checklist
- What emotion should this moment evoke?
- Does animation easing match that emotion?
- Is timing appropriate for emotional context?
- Would removing animation feel better?
- Do similar products use different motion here?
- Ask users: "What 3 words describe this animation?"
- Does animation match content gravity?
- Test: Cover content, does motion emotion match?
Emotion-to-Motion Map
| Emotion | Easing | Timing | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joy | Bouncy overshoot | Fast | Squash/stretch, scale up |
| Calm | Gentle ease-out | Slow | Fade, subtle slide |
| Trust | Smooth, predictable | Medium | Minimal, consistent |
| Urgency | Sharp ease-in | Fast | Direct, no overshoot |
| Playful | Spring physics | Variable | Rotation, bounce |
| Serious | Linear or subtle ease | Slow | Minimal movement |
Code Pattern
/* Calm/trustworthy */
--ease-calm: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
/* Playful/joyful */
--ease-playful: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
/* Urgent/serious */
--ease-urgent: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 1, 1);
FAQ
What does the emotional-disconnect skill do?
Use when animation feels wrong, creates unintended emotional response, or mismatches context
How do I install emotional-disconnect?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --skill emotional-disconnect in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/emotional-disconnect/ (personal) or .claude/skills/emotional-disconnect/ (project).
Which AI agents can use emotional-disconnect?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is emotional-disconnect safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains emotional-disconnect?
It is published by dylantarre in dylantarre/animation-principles. It has 492 recorded installs.
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