This is a concept project — not a real brand. Built as a design experiment to showcase D-LAB's capabilities.

CASE STUDY

Atlas

Cinematic Scroll Experience

GSAPScrollTriggerVideo FramesLenisThree.js
Atlas — cinematic scroll experience preview

OVERVIEW

Project snapshot

Project Type

Concept / Design Experiment

Timeline

1 week

Role

Design & Development

Tools

Next.js, GSAP, ScrollTrigger, Lenis, Three.js, Tailwind CSS

THE CHALLENGE

How do you make scrolling feel cinematic?

Atlas was an experiment in scroll-driven storytelling — turning a simple webpage into an immersive experience where every scroll tick reveals something new.

THE APPROACH

How we built the experience

  • Scroll-scrubbed video frame sequences tied to scroll position
  • Pinned sections with staggered content reveals
  • Horizontal scrolling gallery with parallax
  • Premium typography with Space Grotesk and Libre Caslon Display
  • Lenis smooth scrolling for buttery feel
  • Fully responsive across all devices

KEY FEATURES

What's inside

Video frame sequence hero

60+ frames extracted and played on scroll

Pinned specs section

Counter animations tied to the scroll journey

Design philosophy section

Split layout with parallax depth and editorial pacing

Horizontal scroll lookbook

A horizontal gallery that rewards exploration

Custom hover effects

Polished transitions and interaction details throughout

Performance

Optimized for smooth motion on mobile devices

RESULTS

Atlas demonstrates that web experiences can feel as cinematic as a film. Every interaction is intentional, every animation serves the narrative.

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