Immersive 3D Portfolio for Swell Interactive

An Immersive 3D Portfolio Experience for a Leading Creative Agency.

Awwwards Mentioned! https://www.awwwards.com/sites/swell-interactive

Product Discovery & Strategy

UX/UI Design

3D Animation & Motion Design

Frontend Development (Next.js + Three.js)

WebGL & Performance Optimization

Swell Interactive is a digital creative agency based in Florida, specializing in 3D development, modeling, animation, and rendering for industries like Web3, healthcare, and architecture. Their in-house creative team approached us to help craft a portfolio website that would serve as a digital manifestation of their brand - bold, cinematic, and technically forward.

The ask: Build an immersive website that brings 3D storytelling to life, showcases their high-end portfolio, and performs reliably across devices - all while being SEO-optimized.

We designed and developed an immersive digital experience that combines aesthetics with technical excellence. The site was built on Next.js for speed and SEO scalability, with heavy use of WebGL and Three.js to drive interactive 3D content.

Key Features:

3D-Driven Navigation: A unique marine-inspired visual concept with animated water transitions and deep-ocean metaphors, allowing users to “dive” into Swell’s world.

Immersive Animations: Advanced transition effects, cursor-following particle simulations, and subtle micro-interactions created a sensory-rich experience without compromising usability.

Custom Carousel Showcase: A dynamic project carousel that makes browsing case studies intuitive and memorable.

Performance First: Built with meticulous attention to load optimization, frame rate control, and fallback handling — ensuring smooth performance even on lower-end devices.

Dark Mode Art Direction: Visual storytelling enhanced by a cinematic dark theme and custom-rendered video loops to reinforce the brand’s deep-sea identity.

✅ The project was featured on Awwwards, recognized for innovation in web design and development. ✅ The new website dramatically increased session time and engagement rates across all user groups. ✅ Positioned Swell Interactive as a cutting-edge creative studio with a portfolio platform that matches the quality of their work. ✅ Built on a technical stack that’s future-proofed for scalability, SEO, and content growth.