Subtle reveal
Use short fades and shifts to clarify hierarchy.
Motion
Controlled motion, never dependent UX.
Motion should imply precision and readiness while respecting reduced-motion preferences.
Primary visual route
Yellow lab
System first
Proof-led
Useful blocks
Warm control
Guidance
Hover response
Move cards and controls just enough to feel responsive.
Route-ready
Use consistent state changes for active paths and previews.
Motion should imply technical control, not spectacle.
Core navigation and comprehension must not depend on animation.
Respect prefers-reduced-motion across reveal, hover and route-ready behaviours.
Use small timing differences to clarify hierarchy and state.