How can I make a larger GameObject come out of a smaller one (2d)

[johnslander]

So if the title didnt explain what I am going for well enough, heres a GIF of what im going for.

I’ve tried using the animator, but it arranges the center position outside of the white rectangle, which completely ruins what I’m going for. I honestly am not sure how to do get this done. Any help is appreciated.

[Kurt-Dekker]

@johnslander

but it arranges the center position outside of the white rectangle, which completely ruins what I’m going for

Make an invisible parent GameObject above the black object and don’t change that object, using it as your pivot.

Then scale the black object as you are now.