universal-emotion
Use when you need to achieve any emotional outcome through animation—provides a framework for mapping Disney principles to any target emotion.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --skill universal-emotion- 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 universal-emotion 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.
Universal Emotion Animation Framework
Map Disney's 12 principles to any emotional goal through systematic analysis.
Emotional Goal
Any emotion can be achieved through intentional application of animation principles. This framework helps translate emotional intent into specific motion parameters.
Emotion Mapping Framework
Step 1: Define the Emotion
Identify your target on these spectrums:
- Energy: Low ←→ High
- Valence: Negative ←→ Positive
- Arousal: Calm ←→ Excited
- Dominance: Submissive ←→ Powerful
Step 2: Map Principles to Emotion
| Principle | Low Energy | High Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Squash & Stretch | 0-10% | 20-40% |
| Anticipation | 50-100ms | 150-300ms |
| Timing | 400-800ms | 100-250ms |
| Exaggeration | 0-15% | 25-50% |
| Follow Through | Extended settle | Quick bounce |
| Principle | Serious | Playful |
|---|---|---|
| Arc | Direct/Linear | Curved/Bouncy |
| Secondary Action | Minimal | Abundant |
| Straight Ahead | Avoid | Embrace |
| Appeal | Clean/Geometric | Round/Organic |
Step 3: Select Easing
| Emotion Type | Easing Style | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Calm | Symmetric ease | ease-in-out |
| Confident | Strong ease-out | cubic-bezier(0,0,0.2,1) |
| Playful | Overshoot | cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) |
| Urgent | Sharp ease-out | cubic-bezier(0.0,0,0.2,1) |
| Elegant | Extended ease | cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.6,1) |
Quick Reference by Emotion
Positive Emotions
- Joy: Fast timing, high squash/stretch, bouncy easing
- Trust: Consistent timing, minimal deformation, smooth easing
- Calm: Slow timing, subtle movement, symmetric easing
- Excitement: Fast timing, high energy, dynamic easing
Functional Emotions
- Urgency: Very fast, direct paths, attention-grabbing
- Professional: Moderate timing, minimal decoration, standard easing
- Friendly: Moderate timing, soft deformation, gentle easing
Premium Emotions
- Elegant: Slower timing, no deformation, refined easing
- Powerful: Deliberate timing, impact emphasis, strong easing
CSS Variables Template
:root {
/* Adjust based on target emotion */
--emotion-duration: 300ms;
--emotion-easing: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
--emotion-squash: 1;
--emotion-overshoot: 0;
}
Decision Tree
- Is the emotion high or low energy?
- Is the feeling positive, negative, or neutral?
- Should users feel in control or guided?
- Is this a moment or a state?
- What's the brand personality?
Combining Emotions
Real experiences blend emotions. Layer principles:
- Primary emotion: 70% influence
- Secondary emotion: 30% influence
- Adjust timing/easing accordingly
When to Use
- Novel emotional requirements
- Brand-specific interpretations
- Complex emotional journeys
- A/B testing emotional impact
- Cross-cultural considerations
- Accessibility adaptations
FAQ
What does the universal-emotion skill do?
Use when you need to achieve any emotional outcome through animation—provides a framework for mapping Disney principles to any target emotion.
How do I install universal-emotion?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/dylantarre/animation-principles --skill universal-emotion 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/universal-emotion/ (personal) or .claude/skills/universal-emotion/ (project).
Which AI agents can use universal-emotion?
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 universal-emotion 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 universal-emotion?
It is published by dylantarre in dylantarre/animation-principles. It has 512 recorded installs.
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