How we created
Nerdery
Animating the User Experience: A Collaborative Effort for Nerdery
About the Nerdery Website
Collaborative Innovation in Interactive and Accessible Web Design
The Nerdery website is a standout example of collaborative, animation-driven web design. Working alongside my colleague Joel and a talented team at Rise Interactive, we developed a feature-rich website that combines animations, micro-interactions, and accessibility considerations to create an engaging and user-friendly experience.
Project Goals
Nerdery envisioned a visually engaging website with custom pages, animations, and scroll-based interactions that align with accessibility standards. The site needed to offer content creation flexibility and keyboard-only navigation to ensure accessibility for all users.
My Key Contributions
Leveraging my animation expertise, I developed a custom helper tool using GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) that allowed our team to create and manage scroll-based animations efficiently. This tool centralized animation management, streamlined error detection, and allowed developers to integrate animations seamlessly across website components, supporting Nerdery’s vision for an interactive experience.
In addition, I led the design and development of the homepage, focusing on delivering a visually captivating user experience. Key contributions included:
- Scroll-Based Animations: I created dynamic animations that engage users as they navigate the site, enhancing interactivity and visual appeal.
- Accessibility Enhancements: I optimized the homepage for keyboard-only navigation, ensuring the site remains accessible for users with diverse needs. This focus on accessibility taught me the significance of intuitive navigation and inclusive design.
Collaboration and Impact
The success of the Nerdery website was due in large part to the exceptional collaboration within our team. Working closely with Joel and others at Rise Interactive, we brought Nerdery’s vision to life. The project remains a source of pride, showcasing the power of collaboration in creating a website that embodies interactive design and accessibility.