How can I make a logo appear big as the page opens and then shrink to fit inside my nav bar in Webflow? Which scroll actions should I add to achieve this effect?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To make a logo appear big as the page opens and then shrink to fit inside your navigation bar in Webflow, you can use the scroll actions feature. This feature allows you to trigger animations based on the user's scrolling behavior. Here's how you can achieve the desired effect:

  1. Select the logo element on your page.
  2. In the right-hand panel, go to the "Interactions" tab.
  3. Click on the "+" button to create a new interaction.
  4. Choose the "Scroll" trigger type.
  5. Set the trigger to occur "While scrolling in view" to ensure the animation activates when the logo is visible on the screen.
  6. Click on the "+" button in the "Add action" section.
  7. Choose the "Affect different element" option.
  8. Select your logo element in the dropdown menu that appears.
  9. Set the action to "Scale".
  10. Define the initial scale value (e.g., 1.5) for the enlarged logo size when the page loads. This will make the logo appear bigger as the page opens.
  11. Define the final scale value (e.g., 1) for the smaller logo size to fit inside the navigation bar.
  12. Adjust the duration of the animation to your preference.
  13. Preview your website to see the logo appear large and then shrink as you scroll.

Additional actions to enhance the effect:

  • You can also add a "Fade" action to gradually fade in the logo as it shrinks, creating a smooth transition.
  • To make the logo stick to the top of the page and stay visible even when scrolling down, you can use the "Position: Fixed" option for the logo element.

By utilizing scroll actions in Webflow, you can create engaging and interactive experiences for your website visitors.

Additional questions:

  1. How do I create an interaction in Webflow?
  2. Can I apply scroll actions to elements other than logos in Webflow?
  3. Is Webflow responsive to different screen sizes and devices?