MOTION DESIGN IS COOL, BUT CAN HURT USERS — HERE'S HOW I FIXED IT

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

A parallax scroll effect that looked impressive in prototypes caused mobile users to experience lag, discomfort, and message loss during testing. The issue was fixed by removing parallax on mobile devices and replacing it with subtle fade-ins and gentle scale animations that maintained visual appeal without performance problems. Motion design must serve clear purposes, respect user preferences, and be tested across devices to enhance rather than hinder usability.