Scroll. - An Interactive Web-Based Image Gallery

Project Overview

Scroll Gallery is a web application designed to showcase digital artworks in an interactive, horizontally-scrolling format. This project explores user interaction patterns in web-based galleries, focusing on smooth navigation and efficient image loading techniques.

Key Features

• Horizontal scrolling interface for intuitive navigation
• Optimized image loading with a custom loader
• Responsive design adapting to various screen sizes
• Subtle animations enhancing user engagement

User Experience Design

The design of Scroll Gallery prioritizes:

1. Ease of Navigation: Horizontal scrolling mimics the natural motion of flipping through a physical gallery.
2. Visual Feedback: Loading animations provide users with clear system status.
3. Performance: Optimized image loading ensures a smooth experience across devices.
4. Accessibility: High contrast and clear typography improve readability.

Technical Implementation

Front-end Stack

• HTML5
• CSS3 (with custom animations)
• Vanilla JavaScript

Key Components

1. Loader:

   • Provides visual feedback during initial page load
   • Implemented using CSS animations and JavaScript timing functions

2. Gallery Scroll:

   • Utilizes CSS scroll-snap for precise image alignment
   • JavaScript event listeners manage scroll behavior

3. Image Optimization:

   • Lazy loading technique for improved performance
   • Progressive image loading for faster perceived load times

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