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Aug 26, 2025
5 Practical Examples of 3D Websites Built with Framer
Using Framer for a 3D website enhances user engagement and improves visitor experience through effective design. It aids in creating innovative websites with various examples and practical tips.
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This document was created to assist domestic Korean users learning Framer who face the challenge of a lack of resources in Korean. We translated content from the official blog and added practical information. We hope it provides some help to those using Framer.
Why 3D Websites?
Websites at the dawn of the internet served as simple digital brochures for information dissemination. Visitor duration and engagement weren't prioritized. However, today's websites, especially those with 3D design elements, provide a much richer experience.
3D web stimulates multiple user senses simultaneously. According to a Cappasity study, websites with 3D elements can increase the average time on site by up to 6 times. Thanks to modern website creation tools like Framer, you can easily build interactive 3D websites without writing a line of code.
The five examples to be introduced showcase impressive 3D websites created with Framer. With the practical tips provided, you might find inspiration for your next project.
1. tinyPod
tinyPod transforms an Apple Watch into a portable device capable of phone/music/maps functions. The official website, built with Framer, intuitively explains the product through smooth zoom effects and transitions.
The homepage begins with simple text and a cloudy sky, but as you scroll, tinyPod naturally appears. In the middle of the page, tinyPod rotates and combines with other 3D objects like a palm and an iPhone, visually elucidating the copy on the screen.
2. Panorama Films
In web design, sometimes less is more. Panorama Films is a prime example of this. Registered in the Framer template library, this 3D website (designed by André Lacerda) captivates users with a clean black-and-white theme and eye-catching scrolling effects.
The homepage emphasizes communicating messages through high-quality photographs instead of text. It offers a seamless experience while clearly showing it’s a template for video creators. If you wish to maintain design clarity and user engagement while using 3D elements, this template may provide great inspiration.
3. ApexPro
ApexPro is a 3D Framer web template created by Future Things. Known for creating a smooth scrolling experience, especially in the ‘Real-Time Collaboration’ section where the cursor changes from a regular arrow to a multi-user cursor, visualizing the collaboration experience.
Unlike other examples, it doesn’t focus on flashy 3D objects, but this restrained use of objects plays a role in keeping the visitor's attention on the message.
4. FFProduct
FFProduct is a Framer 3D template designed by Sergio Lavanga for XR (Extended Reality) devices.
The first impression emphasizes minimalism reminiscent of Apple's aesthetics. The interface is simple, with visual elements solely focused on the product. As you navigate the screen, objects move and colors change, making the page vibrant. Interactive scrolling enriches the user experience and gradually increases understanding of the product.
5. Tim Quirino
Among portfolio websites, Tim Quirino’s stands out. Inspired by the movie 'Dune', he expresses his extensive web design experience by blending 3D visuals with storytelling.
The first scene depicts two massive planets rotating with two moons. Moving the cursor reveals a small planet instead of the basic arrow, and moving between the planet and moons creates an eclipse. Such interactions immediately immerse the user, making the site itself feel like a sci-fi universe.
5 Tips for Creating 3D Websites
1. Implementing a Loading Screen
One of the biggest challenges for 3D websites is balancing loading time and user experience. If 3D designs take longer than 10 seconds, especially in slow network environments, users can easily leave. Using a loading screen can make the waiting for 3D objects to load less tedious.
2. Prioritizing Interaction
Websites with direct user interaction tend to be more memorable. This relates to Cognitive Load, where actions like clicking, dragging, and scrolling stimulate multiple senses, enhancing the user's experience. Designing interactions of suitable complexity can deepen user engagement.
3. Providing Alternatives for Older Devices and Browsers
Not all visitors use the latest devices. On devices with poor 3D rendering performance, the website might not function at all. Therefore, it's important to prepare an alternative version without 3D elements. Referencing the GPU Performance Classification Library can help optimize design, and testing across various devices and viewports should be done. Especially in mobile environments, using event listeners to adjust object layout and depth according to screen size can ensure a consistent experience.
4. Embracing Minimalism
Overly detailed 3D objects can heavily tax device performance and slow down loading speeds. Whenever possible, choosing simple and minimalistic designs helps balance performance and user experience.
5. Using Appropriate Tools
Choosing the right tools for creating 3D websites is crucial. Tools like Spline, popular among designers for creating 3D objects without coding, offer an efficient and intuitive workflow, as these objects can be easily imported and utilized in Framer.
Conclusion
Refer to the examples and tips introduced in this text to conceive your own 3D website. For more inspiration, exploring the Framer template gallery can be beneficial. Create a memorable website with Framer that visitors will remember for a long time.
This content is a translation and adaptation of the Framer official blog post ‘5 professional 3D web implementations: technical case studies for UX designers.’
