Zeyu RenSenior Motion Designer
Zeyu RenSenior Motion Designer
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Notion AI Motion Design

An interactive motion study of the Notion AI scribble's thinking cadence.

Notion AI Scribble Motion Design

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Animated looping line for the AI thinking state.

How can motion signal AI reasoning while keeping users engaged?

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Thinking does not move at one speed. Noodling alternates three fast turns with one slow turn, giving the motion a natural cadence. It holds attention without demanding it and makes the wait feel intentional. A collaboration between Simon Last and Zeyu Ren.