Website Animation | Custom Motion Design - Javascript / Rive

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.

Objective: Enhance the creator’s home page with engaging and dynamic tween animations.

Solution: Implemented custom Tween animations:

Text Animation: Text of varying sizes scrolling up for captivating visual engagement.

Card Animation: Cards sweeping across the screen for a compelling interactive experience.

Outcome:

These animations significantly boosted user engagement and reinforced the creator’s innovative and dynamic online presence.

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.

Objective:

Create an engaging hero section where a circular element changes color gradient dynamically upon user hover interaction.

Design Concept:

Circular Element: Central feature of the hero section for visual impact.

Hover Interaction: Triggered by user hovering over the circular element.

Colour Transition: Smooth gradient transition to enhance visual appeal.

Benefits:

- Visual Appeal: Captivates attention with dynamic Colour changes.

- User Engagement: Provides immediate feedback and encourages interaction.

- Brand Enhancement: Reinforces brand identity through creative design elements.