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To add UI animations without hurting performance, prioritize transform and opacity properties to maintain 60fps, use natural timing and easing, and respect the prefers-reduced-motion media query for accessibility.

The best way to plan a motion design strategy is to define a hero moment, a feedback layer, and a transition layer, avoiding scattered animations by identifying specific opportunities to clarify state changes and guide attention.

To handle accessibility with frontend UX animations, implement the prefers-reduced-motion media query and provide non-animated alternatives so users receive clear feedback without unwanted motion or visual disruption.

Use entrance choreography and hover or click micro-interactions when you need to clarify state changes, provide immediate user feedback, or guide attention across navigation flows and expand or collapse transitions in a web app.

Yes, this motion design approach works for existing interfaces by assessing missing feedback and abrupt state changes, then replacing them with purposeful transitions that improve understanding and create delight without sacrificing usability.