Visual intent:
- Modern
- Confident
- Technical
- High-signal

Animation principles:
- Animation communicates state or priority
- Animation is purposeful, not decorative
- Motion is fast and subtle

Allowed animation:
- Severity change (escalation/de-escalation)
- New finding arrival
- Hover affordances
- Panel expand/collapse
- Workflow transitions

Restricted animation:
- No looping animations
- No animation that blocks interaction
- No animation longer than 300ms
- No animation on critical-path actions

Graphics:
- Data-driven visuals encouraged
- Motion may reinforce severity or confidence
- Visual emphasis must align with severity

Rule:
Flash is allowed when it clarifies meaning.