Story is an interface element that presents content in a sequence of full-screen, swipeable panels. Popularized by social platforms, stories give users a quick and immersive way to consume updates, highlights, or media. The strength of stories lies in their narrative flow, allowing information to feel personal, lightweight, and engaging.
The animation for stories should emphasize continuity and rhythm. Transitions often use horizontal swipes with smooth easing, progress indicators that animate across the top, and media that fades or scales into view. These motions give stories a sense of pace, keeping users immersed without distraction.
Stories are widely used in social apps, news platforms, and commerce experiences where bite-sized content works best. They work well when designed for quick attention, with motion supporting the flow from one panel to the next. Smooth animations make the experience feel natural, while abrupt transitions can break immersion.
To refine story interactions, designers often add micro-animations like progress bars that pulse at completion, subtle scaling of images as they load, or swipe gestures that trigger responsive elasticity. These details give users more control and make the storytelling feel polished and interactive.
Variations of stories include timed auto-advancing stories, interactive stories with polls or links, and hybrid story feeds where content is both swipeable and scrollable. With careful motion design, stories become more than just media containers, they evolve into immersive narratives that blend interaction with communication.
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