Abstract: A method is performed at a computing device coupled with a display. The method includes displaying a graphical user interface that includes a data visualization in a first state, including a plurality of visual marks. Each of the plurality of visual marks is displayed in a corresponding first position. The method includes receiving user input in the graphical user interface to specify an action that triggers an animated transition of the data visualization from the first state to a second state. The data visualization in the second state includes one or more of the plurality of visual marks in corresponding second positions. The method includes, in response to the user input, triggering the animated transition of the data visualization from the first to the second state. The animated transition is configured by three or more visual parameters, including: an animation mode, an animation speed, and an animation emphasis.