Subtle Animations in Action

This page demonstrates the “less is more” approach to animations we’ve implemented in the portfolio. Each animation is designed to enhance the user experience without being distracting or performance-heavy.

What You’ll See

  1. Page Entrance: Smooth fade-in of content
  2. Card Hovers: Subtle lift and shadow effects
  3. Button Interactions: Gentle upward movement
  4. Navigation: Smooth underline animations
  5. Scroll Animations: Content reveals as you scroll

Performance Features

  • Accessibility First: Respects prefers-reduced-motion
  • Performance Monitoring: Automatically adjusts based on device capabilities
  • Battery Awareness: Reduces animations on low battery
  • FPS Monitoring: Adapts to maintain 60fps
  • Tab Visibility: Pauses animations when tab is not active

Technical Implementation

The animations use:

  • GSAP for smooth, performant animations
  • Intersection Observer for scroll-triggered effects
  • CSS Transitions for simple hover states
  • Performance Monitoring for adaptive behavior

Demo Cards

Below are some demo cards to showcase the hover animations:

Animation Principles

  1. Purposeful: Every animation serves a specific UX purpose
  2. Subtle: Small movements that feel natural
  3. Fast: Quick transitions that don’t slow down interaction
  4. Accessible: Respects user preferences and device capabilities
  5. Performant: Optimized for smooth 60fps experience

Try It Out

  • Hover over the cards above to see lift effects
  • Scroll down to see content reveal animations
  • Click buttons to see interaction feedback
  • Navigate to see smooth page transitions

The animations are designed to feel like a natural part of the interface, enhancing usability without drawing attention to themselves.