An animation principle where an object deforms by flattening or elongating as it moves, giving it a sense of weight, flexibility, and life. A bouncing ball flattens on impact and stretches as it speeds through the air.
Synonyms
- squash-and-stretch
Related terms
In plain words
- the way a bouncing ball flattens and stretches
- making things look bouncy and alive
Usage example
A little squash and stretch turned the flat button tap into something playful.
Don't confuse with…
- overshootSquash and stretch deforms the object's shape; overshoot moves it slightly past its target before settling, without necessarily distorting it.
Categories
- Motion & animation