Dualite

Why did we build this project?

After completing the Vanta project, we sought a new challenge that would push our Webflow capabilities further. The Dualite website, originally developed by Finsweet, stood out with its intricate animations and advanced interactions. Recognizing its complexity, we decided to recreate the homepage using only native Webflow tools, without custom code or third-party integrations, to test our skills and adaptability.

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How We Approached the Build?

🔧 Embracing the Client-First Framework

We adhered to Finsweet’s Client-First framework to maintain a scalable and organized structure. This approach ensured that our build was clean, maintainable, and aligned with industry best practices.

🎨 Recreating Advanced Animations Natively

The original Dualite site featured complex animations, including:

• Intro animations combining mouse movements with on-scroll parallax effects.
• Scroll-triggered interactions enhance user engagement.
• Hover effects on brand logos and footer elements.

Without access to custom code or third-party libraries, we meticulously analyzed these animations and replicated them using Webflow’s native interaction tools, achieving approximately 95% similarity to the original design.

🧩 Overcoming Technical Constraints

Certain sections, like the hero and slider, in the original site utilized custom jQuery code and third-party sliders. Operating on Webflow’s free plan, we couldn't implement these directly. Instead, we:

• Studied the original code to understand the underlying mechanics.
• Practiced implementing similar functionalities in external IDEs to grasp their behavior.
• Adapted the designs within Webflow's native capabilities, ensuring functionality and aesthetics remained intact.

What We Learned

• Maximizing Native Tools:
• We discovered the extent to which Webflow's native tools could be pushed to replicate complex animations and interactions.
• Problem-Solving Under Constraints:
• Working without custom code forced us to think creatively and find alternative solutions within the platform's limitations.
• Deepened Understanding of Webflow Interactions:
• This project enhanced our proficiency in using Webflow’s interaction tools to create dynamic and engaging user experiences.

🎯 Why This Project Matters

This wasn’t a casual clone—it was a sandbox for pushing Webflow’s limits. By reverse-engineering a real-world design system and rebuilding it from scratch, we trained ourselves to:

• Build clean, scalable animations
• Think like motion designers
• Structure complex layouts logically
• Work without code dependencies