Aesthetic Motion & Temporal

Define the temporal and kinetic feel of an aesthetic.

Temporal Dimensions

1. Speed Philosophy

• Base Tempo: leisurely, moderate, snappy, frantic
• Speed Range: Slowest to fastest acceptable

2. Acceleration Character

• Ease Type: Linear, ease-in, ease-out, custom
• Attack: How motions begin
• Release: How motions end
• Overshoot: Whether elements exceed targets

3. Weight & Inertia

• Perceived Mass: Light/floaty vs heavy/grounded
• Momentum: Do elements carry velocity?
• Elasticity: Bounciness level

4. Stillness vs Activity

• Default State: Static or subtly animated?
• Idle Behavior: What happens when nothing's happening
• Rest Ratio: Percentage of time things are still

5. Rhythm & Timing

• Beat: Underlying temporal rhythm
• Stagger: How sequential animations relate
• Duration Ranges: Short/medium/long motion durations