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Anwar Achilles
Anwar Achilles

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Glam Up My Markup: ❄️ Celebrations Winter Solstice

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge - December Edition, Glam Up My Markup: Winter Solstice

What I Built

This landing page is designed to showcase not only a visually stunning and interactive UI/UX but also a highly optimized performance. The theme revolves around the winter solstice, complemented by an AI-generated image as the opening element. This carefully selected image serves as a bold invitation to embrace the beauty of a winter sunrise.

You can explore more inspiration behind the design through this Pinterest board: https://id.pinterest.com/pin/306385580915655056

The page combines creative code snippets and innovative elements like Overlay Scrolling, Observer Elements, and a snowflake animation. This snowflake effect isn't a simple looped animation—it perfectly aligns with user interactions, creating a cohesive and immersive experience.

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Journey

During the journey of building this landing page, I delved into techniques that blend design and performance optimization. The challenge was to make every element feel interactive yet smooth. I utilized technologies like Overlay Scrolling and Observer Elements to provide seamless user experiences.

One of the most rewarding parts was crafting the snowflake animation. It follows the user’s interactions fluidly, enhancing the overall winter theme without compromising on performance. I’m particularly proud of how it turned out, as it feels alive and responsive, unlike static animations.

For the next steps, I aim to incorporate more AI-generated visuals to elevate the page's artistic touch and continue refining the animations for even better performance. Collecting user feedback will also be vital in enhancing the overall experience and ensuring it resonates with the audience.

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great

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Anwar Achilles

thanks

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