Comment animer un menu nav bar sur @Figma ?

Introduction

In this tutorial, we'll learn how to create and animate a navigation bar in Figma, focusing on user interface and user experience design principles. This guide is perfect for designers looking to enhance their skills in creating interactive components for web applications.

Step 1: Create a New Frame

• Open Figma and create a new frame for your design.
• Select the Frame tool from the toolbar or press the 'F' key.
• Define the dimensions of your frame based on the screen size you're designing for (e.g., desktop, tablet, mobile).

Step 2: Design the Navigation Bar

• Use the Rectangle tool to draw a rectangle at the top of your frame to represent the navigation bar.
• Set the fill color to match your design theme.
• Add text elements for each menu item (e.g., Home, About, Services, Contact).
  • Use the Text tool (press 'T') to create text layers.
  • Style the text with your preferred font, size, and color.

Step 3: Group the Navigation Items

• Select all the text layers and the rectangle you created.
• Right-click and choose 'Group Selection' or press Ctrl + G (Windows) / Cmd + G (Mac).
• Rename the group to "Nav Bar" for better organization.

Step 4: Create Component Variants

• With the Nav Bar group selected, right-click and choose 'Create Component' to convert it into a reusable component.
• In the right sidebar, click the '+' icon next to "Variants" to add different states (like hover, active).
• Adjust the styles for each variant to reflect the desired appearance when interacted with.

Step 5: Add Interaction and Animation

• Select the Nav Bar component and go to the "Prototype" tab.
• Click on the first variant and drag an interaction arrow to the second variant (e.g., from normal state to hover state).
• In the interaction settings, set the trigger to "While Hovering" and choose an animation (e.g., Smart Animate) for smooth transitions.

Step 6: Preview Your Design

• Click the "Present" button in the top right corner to enter the preview mode.
• Test the navigation bar by hovering over the menu items to see the animations in action.
• Make adjustments to the timing and easing of the animations if necessary for a better user experience.

Conclusion

You've successfully created and animated a navigation bar in Figma! This process enhances your UI/UX design skills and prepares you for more complex interactions. Consider exploring additional animations or different layout designs for your nav bar to further refine your skills. Happy designing!