This challenge involves designing an animated page indicator for a multi-page interface. The goal is to create an engaging and intuitive animation that clearly indicates the current page and enhances the overall user experience.

Detailed Instructions

1. Research Page Indicators:
   • Look at examples of page indicators from various applications and websites (e.g., carousels, onboarding screens, sliders).
   • Note the different styles and animations used, and consider what makes them effective or appealing.
2. Define Key Features:
   • List the essential features your page indicator animation should include:
     • Clear indication of the current page
     • Smooth and visually appealing transitions
     • Compatibility with different screen sizes and orientations
3. Sketch Initial Ideas:
   • Decide on the style of the page indicator (e.g. dots, bars, lines, or custom shapes).
   • Quickly sketch different layout ideas and animation concepts for the page indicator on paper or using a digital sketching tool.
4. Set Up Your Design File:
   • Open your preferred design tool (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD) and prepare your workspace for designing the page indicator.
5. Design the Page Indicator:
   • Based on your sketches, create a high-fidelity design of the page indicator.
   • Add any necessary details such as colours and gradients.
   • Ensure the design is visually appealing and clearly indicates the current page.
   • Add animations to your design to create smooth and engaging transitions between pages.
   • Ensure the animation is smooth, appropriately paced, and provides a pleasant user experience.
   • Use tools like After Effects, Principle, or Figma's built-in prototyping features to animate the page indicator.
6. Review and Refine:
   • Review your design and animation to ensure it meets the requirements and is visually consistent.
   • Make any necessary adjustments to improve readability and overall aesthetics.
   • Consider sharing your design and gather feedback from peers or mentors.

<aside> 💡 Reflection (Optional): After completing the task, spend 10 minutes reflecting on the experience. Write down what you learned, what went well, and what could be improved.

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Resources Needed

• Design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, After Effects, or any other UI design and animation software)
• Examples of page indicators from various applications

Expected Outcomes

• A high-fidelity design of a page indicator with smooth and engaging animations.
• An intuitive and visually appealing design that enhances the user experience.

Tips

• Focus on creating animations that are smooth and enhance the user experience without being distracting.
• Use clear and simple shapes for the page indicator to ensure it is easily understandable.
• Gather feedback from users or peers to refine the animation and design.