Modal Animation

I realized that when modal windows on websites appear or disappear too abruptly, they can disrupt the user experience. So I experimented with Framer Motion to see how to make them appear smoother and more natural.

First, I explored how Framer Motion’s AnimatePresence component works in order to implement the exit animation for the modal. Based on that, I combined two effects for the best result: a fading background (Fade) and a slightly enlarging window (Scale) when the modal appears.

Beyond animation, I also added usability improvements such as allowing the modal to close when pressing the ESC key or clicking outside the darkened background area. Through this experiment, I was reminded that animation is not merely decorative but an essential UX tool that helps guide interaction flow without interrupting user behavior.