Introduction:
In this tutorial, we will explore the process of creating a captivating animated logo using HTML and CSS. Logos play a crucial role in establishing brand identity, and adding animation can further enhance their visual appeal. By following this step-by-step guide, you will learn how to transform a simple logo into a dynamic element that catches the viewer’s attention. So let’s dive in and unlock the power of HTML and CSS to create an impressive animated logo!
Things You Will Learn:
- Implementing a visually striking background using CSS
- Creating a responsive container to hold the logo elements
- Styling the logo text with custom fonts and sizes
- Positioning and animating the logo image for a dynamic effect
Video Tutorial:
To complement this written tutorial, I have created a detailed video tutorial on my YouTube channel. You can find the video tutorial here
Project Folder Structure:
To get started, create a new project folder and set up the following structure:
- index.html (the main HTML file)
- style.css (the CSS file for styling)
- assets/
- logo.png (the logo image file)
- fonts/ (folder for custom font files)
HTML:
Open the index.html file and paste the following HTML code:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" />
<title>Awesome Text Animation</title>
<!-- Google Font -->
<link
href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@600&display=swap"
rel="stylesheet"
/>
<!-- Stylesheet -->
<link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css" />
</head>
<body>
<div class="container">
<h1>SUNFLOWER</h1>
<img src="sunflower.png" />
<h1>SUNFLOWER</h1>
</div>
</body>
</html>
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CSS:
Now, open the style.css file and add the following CSS code:
body {
background-color: #000000;
}
.container {
height: 10em;
width: 45em;
position: absolute;
transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
left: 50%;
top: 50%;
}
.container h1 {
color: #ffffff;
font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
font-size: 7.3em;
position: absolute;
line-height: 0;
}
.container img {
position: absolute;
width: 25em;
transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
left: 50%;
top: 50%;
animation: spin 8s infinite linear;
}
@keyframes spin {
100% {
transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg);
}
}
.container h1:nth-child(3) {
color: transparent;
-webkit-text-stroke: 3px #ffffff;
}
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Conclusion:
By following this tutorial, you have successfully created a visually captivating animated logo using HTML and CSS. We covered how to structure your project folder, write HTML code to define the logo elements, and use CSS to style and animate them. The result is an eye-catching logo that can be used to enhance your website or brand identity. Feel free to experiment with different fonts, colors, and animation properties to make your logo truly unique. Keep exploring the endless possibilities of HTML and CSS to create stunning web designs!
