How to Build a Beautiful Banner in Webflow

If you've ever marveled at the sleek and elegant animation of a banner on a website like Apple.com and wondered how it's created, you've come to the right place. In this tutorial, we'll walk through the step-by-step process of rebuilding a similar banner using Webflow. Whether you're new to web design or an experienced developer, we'll cover the concepts of structure, interaction, and animation while creating a visually stunning banner.

Getting Started

To get started, log in to your Webflow account and open the Webflow Designer. If you don't have an account, you can easily sign up for a free one. Once you're logged in, let's dive into the process of building the banner.

Structure

The first step in recreating a beautiful banner like the one on Apple.com is to establish its structure. We'll start by setting up the necessary elements and their relationship within the banner.

Setting Up the Structure

1. Open the Webflow Designer and create a new project or open an existing one.

2. Start by adding a Div element to the page. This will serve as the parent container for the entire banner.

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3. Inside the banner-wrapper, add another Div element. This will represent the banner itself.

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4. Within the banner div, add a new Div element. This will be the text wrapper for the banner content.

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5. Finally, add the actual text content, such as a paragraph, inside the text-wrapper.

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Styling the Structure

Banner Wrapper Styles

Apply the following styles to the banner wrapper to ensure it functions as the secret window that clips off the banner as it animates in:

• Set the overflow property to hidden to hide the banner content that exceeds the container's boundaries.

Banner Styles

• Set the background color for the banner to your desired color. Avoid setting specific dimensions as the sizing will be influenced by the text content.

Text Wrapper Styles

• Set a maximum width for the text wrapper, which will help contain the text content within a specific width.
• Apply margins to the left and right sides of the text wrapper to center its content.

Adding Text Content

Feel free to add any text or elements inside the text wrapper to represent the actual content of your banner. This could be a paragraph, image, link, or button.

Refining the Styles

After adding the text content, ensure that any default margins or paddings are adjusted to achieve the desired spacing and layout. Additionally, customize the visual styles of the text (or other) content to align with the desired look of the banner.

By following these steps, you've established the structure and styling of the banner, setting the stage for creating its interactions and animations.

Interactions and Animation

Once the structural foundation is in place, it's time to add interactions and animation to bring the banner to life. In this tutorial, we'll focus on creating an initial state where the banner is tucked out of view and a fully loaded state where the banner smoothly animates into view.

Implementing Interactions in Webflow

1. In the Webflow Designer, select the banner element where you want the interaction to occur.

2. Add an interaction to the banner element, specifying that it should trigger when the page loads.

3. Define the animation, setting an initial state where the banner is not visible and a fully loaded state where the banner slides into view.

4. Add move actions to transition the banner from its initial position to the fully loaded state, ensuring it appears smoothly on the page.

5. Fine-tune the animation by adjusting easing curves and adding delays to create a more polished visual effect.

6. For added flair, modify the background color and text color of the banner as it animates in, creating a dynamic and visually appealing transition.

Previewing the Banner

After implementing the interactions and animations, preview the banner within the Webflow Designer to see the stunning result of the animation coming to life on the page.

By following these steps, you've successfully added interactions and animation to the banner, creating a visually engaging experience for your website visitors.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we've explored the process of building a beautiful and elegant banner in Webflow. By focusing on structure, interactions, and animation, you've learned how to recreate the smooth and captivating banner animation seen on websites like Apple.com.

With Webflow's intuitive design tools and powerful interaction capabilities, you can unleash your creativity and bring your website banners to life with stunning animations and engaging visual effects.

If you haven't already, take the time to experiment with different styles, content, and interactions to create a truly unique and captivating banner for your website. Whether you're showcasing products, promotions, or announcements, crafting visually appealing banners will enhance the overall user experience and leave a lasting impression on your audience.

So go ahead, dive into the Webflow Designer, and start creating your own stunning banners that will captivate and delight your website visitors.