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Should animation simply catch attention, or invite interaction?
In the first version, the abstract form continuously transforms on its own. It keeps the hero section dynamic and atmospheric without requiring any action from the user.
In the second version, the object reacts to cursor movement through a parallax effect. The experience becomes more playful, immersive, and responsive.
One gives users something to watch. The other gives them something to influence.
Which approach works better for a hero section: automatic motion or interactive animation?
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I’d go with the interactive one. It makes the hero feel more alive without needing to overdo the animation.
Option 1
looks good option 1
The option 1
I like 1
I think a subtle combination would work best: the animation can continuously move on its own to keep the hero section dynamic, while also responding slightly to user interaction such as mouse movement or hover. This would make the design feel more engaging without being distracting.
Option 1
Is there a reason why it couldn't do both, catch attention and invite interaction?
Option 1 for sure
Option 1😍
I find option 1 distracting
Absolutely amazing work, well done!
Option 1
I like the first option 1 the object movement is more dynamic.
Personally, I'll go for the interaction.
Visitors can be unconsciously watching animated assets but interaction calls back your attention. And people like when things react to there actions.
Interactive animation definitely creates a stronger connection!
Cool!
Option 1 looks amazing
I like Option 1. It keeps my attention on the object in motion.
Opt 1, because the image in opt 2 is grabbing all attantions...
Option 1 is premium!
Conceptually, I think option 2 is a great idea! If the 3D shape actually transformed as the user interacted with it, that would be really cool! As shown, it's a bit of a disappointment.
Option 1 is way better, in option 2, its almost no different than if it were a static image.
Obviously "Option 1"
I think a subtle combination would work best: the animation can continuously move on its own to keep the hero section dynamic, while also responding slightly to user interaction such as mouse movement or hover. This would make the design feel more engaging without being distracting.
really creative 👍
it looks legit amazing man
You know option makes users interested at once without interacting at all and that what you want to acheive.
1st!!
nice visual
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Hero 1 shows the hero text very well but you might need to work on the Hero CTA for "join the masterclass", I will probable miss it as a key action if I was a regular user
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