# Skeleton — Design system

A skeleton is a placeholder that mimics the structure of content while it loads. It provides visual feedback that content is coming and reduces perceived wait time.

Source: https://www.checklist.design/design-system/skeleton

## Items

### Match content structure
Skeletons should mirror the size and layout of the content that will replace it, to reduce jumpiness on load.

### Animation
Subtle motion to indicate loading without being too distracting. Can be a shimmer, pulse, or wave motion in the objects

### Style
Flat shapes with no depth, can be rounded or sharp

### Color scheme
Typically a neutral gray or very soft colour that does not call too much attention and contrasts just enough with its background.

### Transition to real content
Should be a smooth, subtle movement like a fade out before the content loads.

## License for the Checklist Design collection

Checklist Design collection: https://github.com/Checklist-Design/skills
Snapshot: bfae71e507b1b7c03c12e0756402b60eb80f5d14 · Imported: 2026-11-12
Republished under the MIT License. Original checklist text belongs to Checklist Design.

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