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Website animation and parallax, built to stay fast

Scroll animation, parallax, and motion implemented in code, with a performance budget rather than a plugin.

TLDR: Website animation development covers scroll animation, parallax effects, transitions, and motion systems, built in code so they run smoothly and stay accessible. AGR designs and implements together, with a performance budget set before the first effect, on Framer, Webflow, or custom React.

Animation done properly, and done badly

Badly done animation is a plugin bolted onto a finished page: janky scroll, layout shift, a slow first load, and no consideration for people who prefer reduced motion. Done properly, animation is planned with the layout, budgeted for performance, and built with transforms the browser can handle. The difference is visible in the first three seconds and measurable in Core Web Vitals.

What we implement

  • Scroll-triggered animation. Reveals, pinned sections, and sequences tied to scroll position.

  • Parallax effects. Layered depth on hero sections and imagery, tuned so it never fights readability.

  • Page transitions. Movement between pages and states that keeps context.

  • SVG and Lottie. Vector animation for icons, logos, and illustration, kept lightweight.

  • Motion systems. Consistent easing, duration, and behaviour rules so the whole site moves like one product.

The constraints we design within

Reduced-motion preferences respected, no cumulative layout shift, GPU-accelerated transforms, and a measured performance budget. Motion that costs you a buyer on a slow connection is not worth having.

Why AGR

The person designing the motion writes the implementation, so nothing is lost in translation. Works alongside interactive website design and custom code.

FAQ

Can you add animation to my existing site?

Yes. We audit the current build, then implement motion in a way the existing stack supports, whether that is Framer, Webflow, or a custom codebase.

Do parallax effects hurt performance?

They can, when done with heavy scripts or large unoptimised images. Built with transforms and optimised assets, the cost is negligible. We measure before and after.

What about accessibility?

We respect prefers-reduced-motion, keep essential content available without animation, and avoid effects that trigger motion sensitivity.

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