Introduction
A visually appealing, responsive website is core to keeping users engaged across devices. This project walks through building a modern, responsive, animated site using Tailwind CSS and GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) for a friend's business — an overview of the skills and technologies involved rather than a live case study, since the site itself isn't mine to publish.
Project Overview
The project, "Gem Box," is a business website showcasing interactive parent-child games. The goals were a visually appealing design, full responsiveness across devices, and engaging animation.
Tools & Technologies
- Tailwind CSS — utility-first framework for rapid UI development with minimal custom CSS
- GSAP — JavaScript library for high-performance animation
- Unsplash — stock photography for visual polish
Key Techniques
Responsive Design
Tailwind's responsive utility classes drove a layout that adapts cleanly across viewport sizes.
Mobile Navigation
A hamburger menu toggles navigation links on mobile, handled with JavaScript for the interaction and Tailwind classes for show/hide state.
Animation
GSAP powered smooth, high-performance animations across header text and imagery, adding a dynamic feel without sacrificing load performance.
Outcome
Combining Tailwind CSS and GSAP produced a responsive, animated site that adapts seamlessly across devices. Tailwind's utility-first approach enabled fast iteration; GSAP's animation engine brought the interface to life.
Screenshots
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