Project Description
Aetheris Neural Web is an experimental intelligence platform I built to feel less like a typical corporate website and more like a window into a living system. The goal was to make the interface feel active and continuously evolving. At the center of the experience is a reactive 3D sphere called the Neural Core, which represents raw computational energy.
Objective
The main goal was to visually express the idea of Cognitive Synergy using a premium, highly technical design language. I wanted the experience to feel infinite, precise, and slightly mysterious without being overwhelming. The Neural Core provides depth and organic complexity, while the UI remains clean and fast, showing that advanced digital systems can be both powerful and visually refined.
Process
3D Scene Creation
I created the Neural Core in Spline using a high density sphere with procedural displacement. The look is intentionally monochrome and data heavy, inspired by dense neural networks and synthetic synapses. By focusing on light, shadow, and form instead of color, the scene maintains a dark, professional tone that supports the overall void like atmosphere.
Interactive Mechanics
To make the platform feel alive, I focused on interface driven interactions rather than traditional content sections.
Data Ingestion hover effects animate the sequence cards horizontally to mimic data flowing through a circuit.
Reactive UI elements such as buttons and navigation respond instantly with sharp transitions, reinforcing the idea of speed and low latency.
UI and UX Design
The interface sticks to a strict black and white palette with sharp edges and technical typography. The layout is structured almost like a blueprint, clean, deliberate, and easy to scan. Even with the heavy 3D presence, usability stayed a priority.
Lighting and Rendering
Lighting was handled with strong rim lights and deep shadows to give the Neural Core a solid presence inside a dark void. I avoided global illumination and focused on controlled highlights so the 3D elements stayed polished and consistent with the platform’s darker aesthetic.
Final Output
The final result is an immersive platform that blends real time 3D visuals with a high frequency interface system. Instead of presenting information passively, the site encourages exploration through motion, feedback, and subtle interactive details embedded throughout the layout. This project helped sharpen my ability to balance ambitious visual concepts with performance and usability in modern web experiences.
Tools Used
Spline for procedural 3D modeling and animation
React and Tailwind for building the UI and system architecture
Lovable to Build the actual website
Live Links:
website
SplineScene
Built an experimental web platform that visualizes a living digital system using reactive 3D, sharp UI interactions, and motion to encourage exploration.