Master's Thesis | Communication Design
Little Big Interactions | Micro interactions
Microinteractions as an indispensable component of the user experience.
User interfaces serve the purpose of simplifying the interaction between hardware and software, and making it understandable in the first place. All interfaces have one characteristic in common: in order to work properly, the user must understand them. One key feature is particularly important here: the feedback the interface provides to the user through their interaction.
Micro interactions constitute one concept for that: short and concise interactions which can be expressed visually, acoustically, or even haptically. They are the small, elegant and often lovingly designed animations used in our favorite apps. In a nutshell, micro interactions are functional, interactive details which make up a (digital) product.
