Abstract: Methods and systems for dynamic user interfaces are provided. A user interface allows a user to receive information about a computer system's state and to make changes to state, such as with touch screen devices. Dynamic user interfaces provide advanced methods of interfacing with the computer system, receiving information, and changing computer state. Advanced methods include improved gestural controls like interrupting or fast-forwarding an animated transition. Advanced methods of receiving information from the computer system are also provided, such as real-time data updates mid-animation and meaning conveyed through motion of and/or configuration change of UI elements. Defined animation pathways in the system can have different relative velocities as a function of percentage completion regardless of the duration(s) of the animation pathways, allowing for more fluid UIs.