Following my previous exploration of visual designs for the 5-5 breathing guide, I’ve continued experimenting with new ideas to create an animation that complements the central dynamic sphere without causing visual conflict.
This time, I tried creating an animation in After Effects using blue particle lines that grow upward, then fall and dissipate. The idea was to simulate a natural, flowing motion that aligns with the rhythm of breathing:
Inhale (5 seconds): The particles grow upward, symbolizing the intake of breath.
Exhale (5 seconds): The particles fall and dissipate, representing the release of breath.
After sharing the animation with the team, we identified a issue:
Problem: The falling motion of the particles wasn’t prominent enough, making it difficult to distinguish between the inhale and exhale phases.
Solution: I’m currently working on enhancing the falling effect by: Increasing the speed and visibility of the particles as they fall. Adjusting the timing to ensure the transition between growth and fall is smooth yet noticeable.
