Website Animation | Custom Motion Design

Client: Cystel

Project: Website Custom Code Animation

Objective: To enhance Cystel’s digital presence through engaging and innovative website animations, emphasizing their expertise in cybersecurity.

Current Progress:

We are in the process of developing a custom 3D hero section and implementing encrypted text animation on the call-to-action button.

Details:

3D Hero Section: Aimed at immediately capturing visitor attention, the 3D animation will convey Cystel’s forward-thinking approach and commitment to cutting-edge technology.

Encrypted Text Animation: On the call-to-action button, this animation will underscore Cystel's focus on security, creating a dynamic visual representation of encryption and protection.

Expected Outcome:

Upon completion, these custom animations are anticipated to significantly enhance the visual appeal of the website, reinforce Cystel’s brand identity as a leader in cybersecurity, increase user engagement, and convey a strong, secure, and innovative image.

Overview

In the digital age, the subtle nuances of user interface design can significantly impact the user experience. Buttons, as primary interactive elements on websites, play a critical role in guiding user actions. This case study explores various interaction animations for buttons, aimed at enhancing user engagement and providing intuitive feedback.

1. Colour Change:

- Implementation: The button changes color when hovered over.

- Impact: Provides immediate visual feedback, indicating the button is interactive. This simple change can significantly enhance the user’s understanding of clickable elements.

2. Scale Up:

- Implementation: The button slightly enlarges on hover.

- Impact: By increasing in size, the button draws attention and clearly indicates its interactivity, leading to higher click-through rates.

3. Shadow:

- Implementation: A drop shadow appears on hover.

- Impact: Creates a 3D effect, making the button appear elevated and more prominent, which improves visibility and user engagement.

4. Border:

- Implementation: A border appears or changes color when hovered over.

- Impact: Provides a clear visual cue that the button is active, enhancing the overall user interface’s visual hierarchy.

1. Press In:

- Implementation: The button appears to be pressed inwards when clicked.

- Impact: Simulates a physical button press, providing tactile feedback that reassures users their action has been registered.

2. Fade Out and In:

- Implementation: The button briefly fades out and back in on click.

- Impact: This transient effect indicates that the button has been successfully pressed, enhancing user feedback without disrupting the visual flow.

1. Flip:

- Implementation: The button flips to reveal additional information or options.

- Impact: Adds an element of surprise and interactivity, which can make the user experience more engaging and informative.

2. Morph:

- Implementation: The button changes shape, such as from a rectangle to a circle.

- Impact: Indicates a change in state, providing visual feedback that can signal different actions or modes, making the interface more dynamic.

1. Slide In:

- Implementation: The button text slides in from the side on hover.

- Impact: Adds movement to the button, making it more engaging and drawing attention to the text, which can improve readability and user interaction.

2. Underline:

- Implementation: An underline animation sweeps in from the side or center.

- Impact: Emphasizes the button text, making it clear that the button is interactive and enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal.

1. Spin:

- Implementation: An icon within the button spins on hover or click.

- Impact: Adds a playful element to the button, making the interaction more enjoyable and attracting user attention.

2. Pulse:

- Implementation: The icon pulses or grows slightly.

- Impact: Draws attention to the button and signifies its importance, encouraging users to interact with it.

3. Swap:

- Implementation: The icon changes to another icon.

- Impact: Indicates a change in state or action, providing clear visual feedback and enhancing the user experience.

1. Shake:

- Implementation: The button shakes slightly to indicate an error.

- Impact: Clearly signals to users that an action is invalid, helping to prevent errors and improve usability.

2. Glow:

- Implementation: The button glows softly when hovered over or focused.

- Impact: Draws subtle attention to the button, making it stand out without being overly intrusive, thus enhancing the overall user experience.

Objective :

To improve user navigation and provide intuitive feedback on scroll progress through website sections using a dynamic progress bar located below the navigation bar.

Design Concept

Strategic Placement:** Positioned below the navigation bar for continual visibility.

Visual Design: Utilized a sleek, contrasting horizontal bar that dynamically fills as users scroll through content.

Animation and Interaction

Scroll Detection: JavaScript detects user scroll actions.

Progress Calculation: Updates dynamically based on the user's scroll position relative to content sections.

Smooth Animation: Implemented CSS transitions for seamless visual updates.

Benefits

Enhanced User Guidance: Provides clear indication of the user's current position on the page.

Improved Engagement: Encourages exploration and continued interaction by visualising progress.

Usability Boost: Reduces cognitive load and enhances overall browsing experience.