As a Spline designer, I was excited to work on this project for AEOS Labs, a forward-thinking company in the web development space. My role was to bring the interactive 3D elements to life using Spline3D, creating immersive and responsive visual experiences that integrated seamlessly into the overall website design.

Project Overview

AEOS Labs tasked us with building a modern, visually captivating web experience that combined the capabilities of Framer and Spline3D. While my collaborator focused on implementing Framer to structure and animate the website, I concentrated on designing and integrating the 3D assets, ensuring smooth interaction and fast load times.

Spline's Role in the Project

For the interactive hero section, I utilized Spline to model, texture, and animate a dynamic 3D element that would engage visitors the moment they landed on the page. This element needed to maintain visual fidelity across devices while also remaining lightweight to ensure fast performance. I also ensured that it integrated seamlessly with Framer’s interactive components.

3D Modelling & Animation: I crafted the 3D model with precise attention to detail, ensuring they matched the AEOS Labs' futuristic aesthetic. I then applied texturing and set up smooth, looped animations that would feel dynamic yet unobtrusive.

Performance Optimization: Performance was a key focus. I optimized the Spline assets to load efficiently without sacrificing quality. The hero section’s 3D models were designed with minimal polygon counts and compressed textures to ensure fast load times, especially for mobile users. The total file side for the file is just 259 Kb.

Interactivity: I implemented hover and scroll-based interactivity that made the 3D models react to user inputs, creating a more engaging experience. The integration with Framer ensured that Spline’s 3D elements responded smoothly to page transitions and other interactions.

Challenges & Solutions

One of the primary challenges was balancing visual fidelity with performance. Creating a complex 3D scene that performed well on all devices required a lot of refinement and optimization. I achieved this by reducing unnecessary geometry, compressing textures, and making use of Spline’s built-in performance tools to minimize resource load.

Final Outcome

The combination of Spline’s 3D interactivity and Framer’s sleek animations resulted in a website that not only looked cutting-edge but also provided users with a memorable, immersive experience. AEOS Labs was thrilled with the outcome, as the project delivered both in terms of aesthetics and functionality.

Conclusion

Working on this project allowed me to push the boundaries of what’s possible with web-based 3D design. It was an incredible experience to blend the interactivity of Spline with the structure and fluid animations of Framer. This case study highlights how Spline can be a powerful tool for designers looking to create visually stunning, high-performance websites.

Feel free to check out the live project and explore the intricate details of the 3D work!