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This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by ANIRUDDHA ADAK

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, CSS Art: Office Culture.

Inspiration

Office culture is the heartbeat of modern workplaces. From spontaneous water cooler conversations to collaborative team meetings, from the satisfying click of mechanical keyboards to shared lunch breaks that build lasting friendships – these moments define our work experience. This project celebrates the vibrant, dynamic, and often overlooked aspects of office life through interactive web design and CSS art.

I was inspired by the universal experiences we all share in office environments: the excitement of brainstorming sessions, the comfort of routine coffee breaks, the joy of team celebrations, and even the humor found in shows like “The Office.” This website transforms these everyday moments into a digital art experience that resonates with anyone who’s ever worked in a team environment.

Demo

Live Demo: Office Culture Hub

This interactive website showcases office culture through:

Immersive video backgrounds featuring real office scenarios
Dynamic CSS animations that bring workplace elements to life
Interactive galleries showcasing different aspects of office life
Smooth scroll animations that create an engaging user experience
Responsive design that works beautifully on all devices

Key Visual Features:

Background videos of team meetings and collaboration
Animated icons representing coffee culture, teamwork, and innovation
CSS art-style illustrations of office environments
Gradient animations with brand colors (Orange #FF6B35, Purple #8B5A96)
Custom typography hierarchy with modern font families
Hover effects and micro-interactions throughout

Journey

What I Set Out to Build

I wanted to create more than just a static website – I aimed to build an interactive experience that captures the energy and spirit of modern office culture. The goal was to blend artistic expression with technical excellence, creating something that both celebrates workplace community and demonstrates advanced web development skills.

Technologies Used

Next.js 15 with App Router for modern React development
TypeScript for type-safe development
Tailwind CSS for utility-first styling
Framer Motion for smooth animations and interactions
Custom CSS with advanced gradient effects and animations
Google Fonts (Inter, Poppins, Playfair Display) for typography hierarchy
AI-generated assets for videos and illustrations
Responsive design principles throughout

Design System

Primary Color: Vibrant Orange (#FF6B35) for energy and enthusiasm
Secondary Color: Warm Purple (#8B5A96) for creativity and collaboration
Supporting Colors: Mint Green, Coral Pink, Sunny Yellow for accent elements
Typography: Three-tier system with display, heading, and body fonts
Motion: Subtle animations that enhance rather than distract

Features Implemented

1. Hero Section with Video Background

Parallax scrolling effects
Animated logo and headline
Call-to-action buttons with hover effects
Background video showcasing office conversations

2. Video Showcase Gallery

Three curated videos representing different office culture aspects:
- Team meetings and collaboration
- Lunch breaks and social bonding
- Productivity tools (mechanical keyboards)
Each video has custom icons and descriptions
Smooth reveal animations on scroll

3. Interactive Image Gallery

Four office culture illustrations with hover effects
Dynamic overlay information on hover
Scale and opacity animations
Responsive grid layout

4. Features Section

Icon-based feature highlights
Custom gradient backgrounds for each feature
Animated counters and progress indicators
Focus on key office culture elements

5. SEO and Performance Optimization

Comprehensive meta tags and Open Graph data
Twitter Card integration
Semantic HTML structure
Optimized images with proper alt tags
Fast loading times with Next.js optimization

6. Social Integration

Complete social media profile integration for Aniruddha Adak
Large, interactive social icons in footer
All links functional and properly attributed
Professional contact information

What I’m Proud Of

Seamless Animation Integration: The way scroll-triggered animations enhance the storytelling without being overwhelming
Cohesive Video Content: Successfully generated and integrated videos that perfectly match the office culture theme
Performance Optimization: Maintaining smooth 60fps animations while loading video content
Accessibility Considerations: Proper semantic HTML, ARIA labels, and keyboard navigation
Mobile Experience: Ensuring the site works beautifully across all device sizes
Custom CSS Artistry: Creating unique visual effects that complement the office theme

What I Learned

Motion Design Principles: How to create meaningful animations that serve the user experience
Video Optimization: Techniques for incorporating video content without sacrificing performance
Advanced CSS: Custom properties, complex gradients, and animation timing
TypeScript with Framer Motion: Type-safe animation implementations
Design Systems: Creating a cohesive visual language across components

Next Steps

Interactive Elements: Add more user interaction like animated form submissions
Blog Section: Create a community space for sharing office culture stories
User Submissions: Allow visitors to upload their own office culture content
3D Elements: Incorporate Three.js for more immersive office environment visualization
Progressive Web App: Add PWA capabilities for mobile app-like experience

Technical Highlights

// Advanced animation with Framer Motion
const { scrollYProgress } = useScroll({
  target: containerRef,
  offset: ["start start", "end start"],
});

const y = useTransform(scrollYProgress, [0, 1], ["0%", "50%"]);
const opacity = useTransform(scrollYProgress, [0, 0.8], [1, 0]);

/* Custom CSS variables and gradients */
@theme {
  --color-primary: #FF6B35;
  --color-secondary: #8B5A96;
  --color-accent: #4ECDC4;
}

.text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

Installation and Setup

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/AniruddhaAdak/office-culture-hub

# Navigate to project directory
cd office-culture-hub

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Run development server
npm run dev

# Build for production
npm run build

# Start production server
npm start

Project Structure

src/
├── app/
│   ├── layout.tsx          # Root layout with fonts and metadata
│   ├── page.tsx           # Main page with all components
│   └── globals.css        # Global styles and custom CSS
├── components/
│   └── ui/               # Reusable UI components
├── lib/
│   └── utils.ts         # Utility functions
└── hooks/               # Custom React hooks