Welcome to Day 6 of my Anime.js journey!
Today kicks off a new chapter: Project Days. Instead of learning new syntax or techniques, I'm diving into building real-world examples β things like loading animations, UI elements, and scroll interactions β all powered by the magic of Anime.js.
π― What I Built Today
β Today's Focus
- Designed 3 unique loading animations
- Practiced SVG stroke and path animation techniques
- Used timelines and stagger effects for smooth sequencing
- Experimented with motion curves and easing to craft visually pleasing loaders
π‘ Loaders I Designed
π Loader 1 β SVG Line Dash Animation
An SVG line draws itself as if it's sketched by an invisible pen. This loader uses strokeDashoffset
and a custom bezier easing to give that satisfying "tracing" effect. It's minimal yet classy β great for splash screens or product intros.
π Live Demo on CodePen
π΅ Loader 2 β *Text-Based *
Inspired by modern chat UIs, this loader features Text loading and fading . Created using anime.timeline()
with staggered delays, this one adds a touch of rhythm and life to waiting screens.
π Live Demo on CodePen
π£ Loader 3 β Advanced Circular Loader
This is where things get exciting β a more dynamic loader that combines rotation and transformation of two SVG circles. It's a step up in complexity and could work well for dashboards or analytics-heavy apps.
π Live Demo on CodePen
π§ What I Learned
- How to transform ideas into UI components using Anime.js
- The power of timelines for controlling animation flow
- How different easing functions change the entire "feel" of an animation
- Why subtle animations improve real UX, not just aesthetics
π₯ Mini Challenge For You
Try these out in your own projects:
- Make one of these loaders into a reusable React or Vue component
π£οΈ Quote of the Day
"Great animation doesnβt just catch the eyeβit tells a story in motion."
β A designer, somewhere on the internet
π¨βπ» Author
Ashish Prajapati
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