This document aims to help local users learning Framer overcome the difficulties caused by a lack of Korean resources. We have translated content from the official blog into Korean and added practical information. We hope this provides some assistance to Framer users.

What is Parallax Scrolling?

Have you ever visited a website and felt a deep sense of immersion, as if you're being drawn into the page? That experience is made possible by parallax scrolling. This technique creates a subtle sense of depth by making background elements move more slowly than the foreground.

Thanks to modern website builders like Framer, these engaging and interactive experiences can now be implemented easily without coding. Let's explore 8 dynamic parallax examples created with Framer and introduce 5 best tips you can apply to your own designs.

1. The TinyPod

The TinyPod website introduces a product that makes an Apple Watch without a strap look like a minimalist phone similar to an iPod. As you scroll, you can rotate the product 360 degrees, and midway through the page, the TinyPod flips over and is held in a hand, visually emphasizing the tagline "Everything you need in the palm of your hand." This sophisticated presentation not only highlights the product's key features but also encourages scrolling until the bottom of the page, maximizing engagement.

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2. Mars Rejects

The Mars Rejects site, comprised of 10,000 NFT characters, employs an impressive header graphic. The website header features horizontally moving graphics. During the scroll effects, the graphics move forward, and the background transitions to a vivid red with central header text placement. The parallax effect is effectively utilized in storytelling as well. As you scroll through Mars Rejects' story, text cards appear and the background images subtly shift forward, adding depth to the story with every scroll.

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3. Unifiers of Japan

The "Unifiers of Japan" website adeptly uses parallax scrolling to tell the story of Oda Nobunaga, Japan's first great unifying hero. As you scroll, it unfolds the narrative of a powerful daimyo who dismantled the Ashikaga shogunate and ended long-standing feudal conflicts. The website starts with a header graphic gradually transforming Oda into a brave samurai, making users feel as if they're being drawn into the story.

The site's smooth scrolling effects create an immersive historical journey. This is a perfect example of how parallax scrolling can leave a lasting impression, turning historical records into an engaging experience.

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4. Punkt

Punkt's site starts with an animation of envelope graphics tilting upwards and disappearing. This simple animation effectively tackles challenges faced by UX designers, setting the tone for the story the site conveys.

Continue scrolling, and lines appear in the foreground while the background text "Chaos everywhere" fades away. This clever use of parallax scrolling not only piques the visitor's interest but also clearly demonstrates how the Punkt platform creates visually striking websites.

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5. Disco Dungeon

The Disco Dungeon website introduces a soon-to-be-released turn-based puzzle RPG theme site. Initially, scrolling captures attention with stunning graphics of the game's protagonist floating in mid-air. As you scroll further down, the character smoothly descends as though exploring deep into a dungeon, harmonizing perfectly with the game’s theme.

Through interactive methods that maintain visitor interest, the site offers a semblance of gameplay experience with a simple scroll. Each section of the site feels like a new level of the dungeon, with the character guiding the adventure from the center.

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6. Cancel Culture

The 'Cancel Culture' project provides an engrossing storytelling experience through parallax scrolling. As you navigate the site, mains content appears in the forefront, while background elements like public reactions and comments naturally draw attention. This dynamic layering helps maintain viewer engagement through a visual narrative.

The site's sections add depth and context using parallax effects, making the storytelling even more captivating. This site perfectly demonstrates how parallax scrolling can enhance text-centric content and enrich the overall experience.

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7. i‑D

The i-D website, a global platform for fashion, culture, and individuality, uses visually striking parallax scrolling. As you scroll, artistic photos dynamically tilt, emphasizing the brand’s focus on photos, fashion, beauty, and music while the background emerges. These thoughtful movements add depth to the site and draw visitors deeper into the site's creative world.

By using visual elements and movement instead of heavy text, i-D's design emphasizes brand identity, delivering messages with style and intensity through images and effects.

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8. Helium Mobile

When scrolling through Helium Mobile's “Golden Goose” promotional landing page, the text highlights key content while the movement of cloud backgrounds provides a dynamic visual experience. This use of parallax scrolling naturally guides page navigation, making the page intriguing, and encouraging visitors to keep exploring the site and learn more about ongoing promotions.

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5 Tips for Implementing Parallax in Framer

Parallax scrolling can feel challenging, especially if you’re not familiar with coding. However, with Framer, it’s simple. You can create eye-catching effects with just a few clicks. Here are some tips to help implement parallax scrolling in Framer, ensuring your designs look great and work smoothly.

1. Understand Layers and Motion

The foundation of parallax scrolling in Framer is utilizing layers and controlling their movement. Start by designing with different layers representing background, mid-ground, and foreground elements. In Framer, you can animate these layers at various speeds to achieve depth as users scroll. The key is subtle movement—too much can overwhelm users.

2. Use Scroll Triggers

One of Framer's powerful features is creating scroll-triggered animations. You can set specific actions to occur when users scroll to certain parts of the page. For instance, you could animate layers moving upward as users scroll down, or have elements gradually reveal themselves as they come into view. This technique is essential for achieving engaging parallax effects.

3. Adjust Speed and Timing

Pay attention to easing the speed of animations to achieve smooth and stylish timing effects. Framer allows fine adjustments of these elements, enabling you to move them naturally and attractively. Typically, background layers move slower than foreground layers, enhancing the 3D effects that make parallax scrolling appealing.

4. Integrate Interactive Elements

Add elements like hover animation responses and content expansion on clicks to increase engagement. For example, create hover effects that trigger additional animations when users access a page, or add clickable areas for exploring more content. This not only makes the design look more dynamic but also guides user navigation and increases participation.

5. Test Across Devices

Check the differences in parallax behavior between desktop and mobile, and optimize using Framer's preview feature. Particularly on mobile, simplifying parallax elements for performance and UX consideration is recommended.

Conclusion

Using Framer goes beyond simply designing beautiful websites. It allows you to create interactive experiences that captivate visitors, with parallax effects adding depth and dynamism, leaving a memorable impression.

Take inspiration from the examples shared above and apply parallax scrolling to your projects. If you want to explore more creative possibilities, visit the gallery to browse various interactive websites and bring animation web design to life.

This article is a translated and adapted version of '8 professional parallax techniques: performance-optimized depth experiences' from Framer's official blog.