The latest articles on DEV Community by Edwin Vakayil (@edwinvakayil). https://dev.to/edwinvakayil https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3815343%2F81fe82d8-bb39-4a01-8987-e0b759e8061b.jpeg https://dev.to/edwinvakayil en Edwin Vakayil Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:05:26 +0000 https://dev.to/edwinvakayil/i-built-an-open-source-library-of-animated-ui-components-icons-for-developers-3jb4 https://dev.to/edwinvakayil/i-built-an-open-source-library-of-animated-ui-components-icons-for-developers-3jb4 <p>As developers, we often spend hours searching for small UI pieces — a clean icon, a tiny animation, or a micro-interaction that makes the interface feel alive.</p> <p>Most UI libraries give us basic components, but they rarely focus on delightful micro-interactions.</p> <p>So I decided to build something focused exactly on that.</p> <p>👉 Explore it here: <a href="https://iconiqui.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">iconiqui.com</a></p> <h2> What is Iconiqui? </h2> <p>Iconiqui is an open-source collection of interactive UI components and animated icons designed specifically for modern web apps.</p> <p>Instead of large UI frameworks, Iconiqui focuses on small, delightful elements that improve user experience.</p> <p>The goal is simple:</p> <p>Make it easier for developers to add <strong>beautiful micro-interactions</strong> to their applications.</p> <p>What You’ll Find on the Website</p> <h2> ✨ Animated UI Components </h2> <p>Small components that create engaging experiences in interfaces.</p> <p>Examples include:</p> <ul> <li><p>Hover Flip Cards</p></li> <li><p>Cursor Spotlight effects</p></li> <li><p>Smart Tooltips</p></li> <li><p>Interactive UI micro-animations</p></li> <li><p>Experimental UI patterns</p></li> </ul> <p>These are built to be easy to integrate into modern stacks like React / Next.js.</p> <p>🎨 </p> <h2> Developer-Friendly Icons </h2> <p>The project also includes a growing collection of icons designed for developers, with a focus on:</p> <ul> <li><p>Clean design</p></li> <li><p>Developer workflows</p></li> <li><p>Easy integration</p></li> <li><p>Consistent visual style</p></li> </ul> <h2> Why I Built This </h2> <p>While building projects, I realized something:</p> <p>Micro-interactions are what make interfaces feel premium.</p> <p>But they are often:</p> <ul> <li><p>Hard to implement</p></li> <li><p>Not reusable</p></li> <li><p>Scattered across different libraries</p></li> </ul> <p>So Iconiqui tries to solve that by creating ready-to-use UI elements developers can quickly plug into their projects.</p> <h2> Try It Out </h2> <p>You can explore everything here:</p> <p>👉 <a href="https://iconiqui.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">iconiqui.com</a></p> <p>If you like the project, feel free to:</p> <ul> <li><p>Explore the components</p></li> <li><p>Try them in your projects</p></li> <li><p>Share feedback</p></li> <li><p>Suggest new components</p></li> </ul> <h2> I'm Looking for Feedback 👀 </h2> <p>This project is evolving, and I’d love to hear from the community:</p> <ul> <li><p>What components should be added next?</p></li> <li><p>What UI micro-interactions do you wish existed as reusable components?</p></li> <li><p>Any improvements or ideas?</p></li> </ul> <p>Drop your thoughts below!</p> javascript opensource learning startup Edwin Vakayil Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:53:26 +0000 https://dev.to/edwinvakayil/micro-interactions-are-underrated-in-frontend-ui-42el https://dev.to/edwinvakayil/micro-interactions-are-underrated-in-frontend-ui-42el <p>A tiny animation on a button, icon, or loader can completely change the feel of an interface.</p> <p>I've been exploring this space a lot lately while building a small project around motion-powered icons called <strong>Iconiq</strong>.</p> <p>What are your favorite UI micro-interactions?</p> webdev react nextjs