professionalism-credibility
Use when creating animations for business contexts that require seriousness, competence, and trustworthy presentation.
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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --skill professionalism-credibility- 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 professionalism-credibility 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.
Professionalism & Credibility Animation
Create animations that convey competence, seriousness, and business-appropriate polish.
Emotional Goal
Professionalism means motion that respects users' time and context. Credibility comes from animations that demonstrate technical competence without showing off.
Disney Principles for Professionalism
Squash & Stretch
None to minimal (0-5%). Professional interfaces use rigid, precise motion. Objects maintain exact proportions.
Anticipation
Brief and functional (50-100ms). Just enough to prevent surprise. No theatrical preparation—get to the point.
Staging
Clear hierarchy and purpose. Business-appropriate layouts. Every element in its proper place with clear function.
Straight Ahead Action
Avoid entirely. Professional motion is controlled and predictable. No spontaneity or variation.
Follow Through & Overlapping Action
Minimal, controlled settling. Quick stabilization. No bouncing or playfulness—immediate completion.
Slow In & Slow Out
Smooth, professional curves. Standard easing that feels polished but not decorative. ease-out for efficiency.
Arc
Minimal curves, direct paths preferred. Professional motion is efficient. Straight lines communicate directness.
Secondary Action
Functional only. Loading states, progress indicators. No decorative animation—everything serves a purpose.
Timing
Efficient and consistent (150-250ms). Quick enough to feel responsive, slow enough to track. No wasted time.
Exaggeration
None. Realistic, proportional movements. Professional means grounded and believable.
Solid Drawing
Precise, consistent geometry. Perfect alignment. Technical accuracy in every detail.
Appeal
Clean, systematic design. Grid-based layouts. Neutral colors. Function-first aesthetics.
Timing Recommendations
| Element | Duration | Easing |
|---|---|---|
| Transitions | 150-250ms | ease-out |
| Feedback | 100-150ms | ease-out |
| Modals | 200-250ms | ease-out |
| Data updates | 150-200ms | ease-in-out |
CSS Easing
--pro-standard: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
--pro-enter: cubic-bezier(0.0, 0, 0.2, 1);
--pro-exit: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 1, 1);
Professional Patterns
@keyframes pro-fade-in {
from { opacity: 0; }
to { opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes pro-slide-up {
from {
opacity: 0;
transform: translateY(8px);
}
to {
opacity: 1;
transform: translateY(0);
}
}
.professional-element {
animation: pro-slide-up 200ms ease-out forwards;
}
Credibility Guidelines
- Consistent timing builds trust
- Smooth motion signals competence
- No animation is better than bad animation
- Match platform conventions
- Respect prefers-reduced-motion
- Test across devices for consistency
When to Use
- B2B software
- Financial dashboards
- Legal and compliance tools
- Healthcare administration
- Government services
- Enterprise applications
- Professional portfolios
- Corporate websites
FAQ
What does the professionalism-credibility skill do?
Use when creating animations for business contexts that require seriousness, competence, and trustworthy presentation.
How do I install professionalism-credibility?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --skill professionalism-credibility 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/professionalism-credibility/ (personal) or .claude/skills/professionalism-credibility/ (project).
Which AI agents can use professionalism-credibility?
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 professionalism-credibility 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 professionalism-credibility?
It is published by dylantarre in dylantarre/animation-principles. It has 491 recorded installs.
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