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Akash Lakhwan
Akash Lakhwan

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CSS Art: December - Snowflake Animation

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge - December Edition, CSS Art: December.

Inspiration

The magic of winter inspired this project. I wanted to capture the serene beauty of snowflakes gently falling from the sky using only CSS. Snowflakes are unique and delicate, making them the perfect subject for CSS art. This animation is my way of celebrating the holiday season and showcasing the creative potential of CSS.

Demo

You can view the snowflake animation live here: [https://supreme-akash-developer.github.io/CSS-Snowflake-Animation/]

Preview:

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(https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jxKIkSz4_51DOcQr59E6vvxumdb6JfRA?usp=sharing) & (https://supreme-akash-developer.github.io/CSS-Snowflake-Animation/)

Journey

Creating this project was both challenging and rewarding. Here's how I approached it:

  • Conceptualization: I started by visualizing the snowfall effect and brainstorming how to replicate it with CSS.
  • Designing the Snowflakes: I used simple div elements with border-radius to create the snowflakes. Each snowflake was styled uniquely to add variety.
  • Animation: CSS @keyframes were used to simulate the falling and rotating motion of the snowflakes. Fine-tuning the speed, direction, and delay was a key part of the process.
  • Responsiveness: Ensured the animation looks great across devices and screen sizes.
  • Learnings: This project deepened my understanding of CSS animations, transforms, and responsiveness.
  • Future Plans: I plan to enhance the animation by incorporating interactive elements, such as allowing users to control the snowfall intensity or change the snowflake styles dynamically.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to use or modify it for your own projects!


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