What Are Micro-interactions?
Micro-interactions are small, contained product moments that accomplish a single task. They provide feedback, guide users, and add personality to interfaces.
The Four Parts of a Micro-interaction
- Trigger — What initiates the interaction (user action or system condition)
- Rules — What happens during the interaction
- Feedback — What the user sees, hears, or feels
- Loops and modes — What happens in special circumstances
CSS Example: Button Press Feedback
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Studies show that well-designed micro-interactions can increase user engagement by up to 40% and reduce form abandonment by 25% through real-time validation feedback.