Get Started with Motion Design

Captivated by apps like Zepto, Swiggy, and Zomato, I found myself wanting to recreate those smooth, floating animations in the apps I design. At that point, I didn’t even know what these animations were called.

To bridge that gap, I turned to ChatGPT to understand the animation styles and the tools designers actually use to create them. Jitter became my first stop. It was exciting and beginner-friendly, but the limitations couldn't feed my excitement enough.

That’s when After Effects entered the picture. It felt intimidating at first. But with the help of YouTube and ChatGPT, I began recreating and redesigning inspirations taken directly from these top-tier apps.

Step by step, I started understanding the tricks, the core functionalities, and learned how to overcome the common roadblocks every beginner faces.

The results? Completely worth the effort.

Starting with this guide before you begin your journey can easily save you 10–15 hours of trial and error. I guarantee!