Banking apps might opt for subtle pulses; social chat can go playful.
Animations over 300ms can make conversations feel laggy.
Provide instant visual acknowledgement when users tap send or react.
Offer reduced-motion variants for users who disable animations.
Stagger message animations to mimic natural typing cadence.
Preview on low-end phones to ensure smoothness under load.
Level up UX without overloading engineering.
Make chat widgets feel responsive and human.
Add expressive motion to in-game or forum chats.
Standardize chat motion tokens across products.