Goose-Core/ui/INVARIANTS.md

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.