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 — things like loading animations, UI elements, and scroll interactions — all powered by the magic of Anime.js.
🎯 What I Built Today
✅ 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
💡 Loaders I Designed
🌀 Loader 1 — 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 — great for splash screens or product intros.
👉 Live Demo on CodePen
🔵 Loader 2 — *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.
👉 Live Demo on CodePen
🟣 Loader 3 — Advanced Circular Loader
This is where things get exciting — 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.
👉 Live Demo on CodePen
🧠 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
🔥 Mini Challenge For You
Try these out in your own projects:
- Make one of these loaders into a reusable React or Vue component
🗣️ Quote of the Day
"Great animation doesn’t just catch the eye—it tells a story in motion."
— A designer, somewhere on the internet
👨💻 Author
Ashish Prajapati
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