Simonas Maciulis is a UX and product advisor with over a decade of experience in design. He has led UX teams, mentored designers, and offers resources like the “UX Design Roadmap” and the “UX Job and Portfolio Guide” to help designers enhance their skills and career prospects. Info from Simonas Maciulis Resources for product designers to learn about animation and push design to the next level. Guides & resources: 1. **The Proper Use of Animations** [https://uxdesign.cc/the-ultimate-guide-to-proper-use-of-animation-in-ux-10bd98614fa9](https://uxdesign.cc/the-ultimate-guide-to-proper-use-of-animation-in-ux-10bd98614fa9) 2. **Practical Guide to Transition Animations** [https://uxdesign.cc/transition-animations-a-practical-guide-5dba4d42f659](https://uxdesign.cc/transition-animations-a-practical-guide-5dba4d42f659) 3. **Material Design: Transitions** [https://m3.material.io/styles/motion/transitions/applying-transitions](https://m3.material.io/styles/motion/transitions/applying-transitions) 4. **The 12 Principles of UX in Motion** [https://medium.com/ux-in-motion/creating-usability-with-motion-the-ux-in-motion-manifesto-a87a4584ddc](https://medium.com/ux-in-motion/creating-usability-with-motion-the-ux-in-motion-manifesto-a87a4584ddc) 5. **UI Animation Basics [Free Course]** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3KwBAA8XJA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3KwBAA8XJA) 6. **Animation in Figma [Free Tutorials]** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACjRxe4Kujs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACjRxe4Kujs) Additional UX resources: [https://blog.uxtweak.com/best-ux-resources/](https://blog.uxtweak.com/best-ux-resources/) Animation is a luxury for many. Yet, basic knowledge can help your design stand out and improve communication with developers. P.S. The devil is always in the details - make that hover animation count!