CSS Animations and Transitions for the Modern Web

Steven Bradley

Nov 2014 · Adobe Press

About this ebook

Modern websites use a variety of animated effects not only to improve usability but also to delight and surprise users. Some of these effects require complex scripting or programming skills, but many are within the grasp of designers who are already familiar with CSS and HTML. CSS Animations and Transitions for the Modern Web shows designers how to add movement to web pages over time using CSS3 style definitions.

Author Steven Bradley begins as simply as possible and uses elementary skills as the basis for more advanced techniques. Conceptual explanation is combined with specific examples to give designers a solid foundation in
the art of creating dynamic and appealing websites. Steven’s examples are posted at peachpit.com so readers can see the animations in action and download the code files for further study. Instructions for access are in the “Getting Started” section.

With CSS Animations and Transitions for the Modern Web, you’ll learn how to make your websites more vibrant and compelling with user interfaces that are functional, reliable, and usable, as well as beautiful.

• Up-to-date information on current browser support for CSS animations and transitions
• An introduction to manipulating web page objects in both 2D and 3D space
• Techniques for creating smooth transitions between object states
• An overview of Disney’s principles for creating realistic animation and how they apply to web page designs

About the author

STEVEN BRADLEY is a freelance web designer and WordPress developer who traded the hustle and bustle of his origins in New York for the blue skies and mountains of Boulder, Colorado. He’s the author of Design Fundamentals: Elements, Attributes, & Principles, and he’s written for sites like Smashing Magazine, the Tuts+ family of sites, and the Developer Connection section of adobe.com. Steven blogs regularly at Vanseo Design ( www.vanseodesign.com/blog) and runs a small business forum ( www.small-business-forum.net) that helps freelancers and entrepreneurs get started on their journey.