1. Define the animation's purpose (clarify, delight, feedback).
2. Choose the element(s) to animate and the triggering event.
3. Select appropriate animation properties (transform, opacity) and timing (200-300ms).
4. Choose an easing function (e.g., cubic-bezier) based on the animation type.
5. Implement the animation using CSS, WAAPI, or JS.
6. Test the animation on different devices and browsers.
7. Ensure the animation respects `prefers-reduced-motion`.
8. Review and optimize for performance.