United Codes
Parallax Template Component
Last update: December 07 2023
Plug-in for Oracle Application Express (APEX) by United Codes
What is a parallax effect?
Have you ever scrolled through a page that felt dynamic? As if you were scrolling through more than one view at once? That’s a parallax effect, and it happens when the different elements of a page move at different speeds — creating a 3D depth effect.
What’s often happening is that the background image will be held in place or move slowly while the images and text on the page scroll normally.
What are the benefits of using a parallax effect?
The parallax effect is a great way to enrich a site, showcase products, and create a sense of immersion. Now that we have some idea of what a parallax scrolling effect is, let’s take a look at the different benefits of using it.
- 3D depth: By separating layers and moving them at different speeds, you trick the user’s mind into perceiving 3D depth.
- Sense of scale: Having more elements on different levels lets you differentiate them from each other and gives a sense of scale that’s usually difficult to convey with 2D static images.
- Targeting user focus: If you want to keep your users’ eyes on a specific element, scrolling effects let you seemingly animate something or everything else around it to maintain focus.
- Break up content: B2B sites frequently use parallax effects to showcase important company offerings. These sites have a lot of information, so it’s a good way to break up the content.
- Modern design: Sleek flowing designs are part of a modern web and mobile app aesthetic that companies from all industries follow. Make the most of scrolling effects to keep your designs current.
Now that you know the benefits of parallax effects, let’s take a look at how they’re implemented with some examples.