Header parallax
One of the most common implementations of parallax scrolling is header parallax. Once your eyes see depth, it’s hard to unsee it, so to create the classic impression of depth, you need only introduce it in the header. Leaving the rest of your content to scroll normally.Chris Roberts
Tim de Graag
Milan Design Week
Y7K
Kontor
Bill Byron Wines
The Spaces
Karen Atherley
Text parallax
Parallax is often used to improve UX, by keeping text content front and center while supporting content like images scroll past the user.Fletcher Systems
Industry Art
Apple
Another Escape
I Like Photo
Subtle parallax
Like the former riot grrrl whose sole nod to her teenage years is an over-enthusiasm for eyeliner on a Saturday night, parallax scrolling has grown up. Subtle parallax effects applied to a few elements create an elegant browsing experience that charms and engages the user.Character
Nutsandwoods
You Gotta Love Frontend
Hay Rosie
Harewood Estate
Fixed point parallax
Fixed-point parallax is ideal for keeping the focus on your primary content. This kind of parallax is often achievable with CSS alone and produces efficient and functional sites. It’s an ideal technique for product demos.Format
Fueled
Simon Foster
Classic parallax
The classic, full on, parallax experience is still being produced. There are dozens of sites using it to great effect. Parallax is far beyond a trend now, it’s a natural effect on the Web, as these sites show.Pirate
L’Amour Fou
The Light Phone
Mélanie F
Penxo
FS Emeric
Rob Krar
Velvet Hammer
Beagle
Callens & Clo
Paddi MacDonnell
Paddi MacDonnell is a designer and entrepreneur from Northern Ireland, follow her on Twitter.
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