Ther is a place for animations in UI. First, if you have to wait animations can reduce the percepted waiting time, i.e. it is not so boring to stare at the scre

Ther is a place for animations in UI. First, if you have to wait animations can reduce the percepted waiting time, i.e. it is not so boring to stare at the screen when something is happening there. Also, animations can guide your attention accross the changes in the UI where without them suddent change in the data/interface shown would be disorientating. Of course it is all about finding the right balance.