Elevating Interface Animation
While Figma handles basic prototyping well, truly complex micro-interactions still require the power of Adobe After Effects. However, navigating AE's complex interface to build simple UI interactions can be a nightmare without the right tools.
1. Flow
Flow gives you an intuitive graph editor right inside your AE workspace. It comes with a library of standard UI easing curves (like Material Design and Apple's Human Interface Guidelines) so you don't have to manually pull bezier handles every time.
2. Overlord
Overlord remains the undisputed king of transferring vector shapes from Illustrator and Figma directly into After Effects without creating messy SVG intermediate files. It's an absolute must-have.
By streamlining your workflow with these tools, you can spend less time fighting keyframes and more time focusing on the actual user experience.