At ZLabs, we believe that animation isn’t just about movement, it’s about feeling.
Every pixel that shifts, every scroll that glides, every hover that reacts together, they create rhythm, intention, and experience.
To bring that vision to life, we explored dozens of animation tools and libraries — breaking, rebuilding, and refining until every interaction felt natural.
Here are some of the ones that stayed with us.
1. Framer Motion — Elegant by Design
If React had a soul, it would be Framer Motion.
It makes animations intuitive, declarative, and seamlessly integrated with React’s component logic.
From hero reveals to scroll-triggered transitions, Framer Motion helps you craft motion that feels effortless yet intentional.
Why we love it: It’s expressive without being heavy. Everything just flows.
2. GSAP — Precision in Every Frame
GreenSock Animation Platform (GSAP) is for those who crave control.
It’s powerful, performant, and gives you timeline-based motion that feels cinematic.
We often turn to GSAP for detailed, frame-perfect sequences and advanced stagger effects.
Why we love it: It brings creative freedom with engineering precision.
3. Lenis + Locomotive Scroll — The Scroll Experience, Elevated
Scrolling shouldn’t just move the page — it should guide the journey.
Lenis offers a silky smooth scroll foundation, while Locomotive Scroll adds inertia, parallax, and personality.
Together, they transform ordinary navigation into an experience that feels crafted.
Why we love it: The difference is something you feel before you even realize it.
4. Three.js — Depth Meets Interaction
While not strictly an animation library, Three.js unlocks an entirely new dimension of expression.
From 3D hero sections to interactive objects that respond to movement, it allows us to blend realism and abstraction in motion.
Why we love it: It’s a canvas for those who dream in 3D.
Our Motion Philosophy
At ZLabs, we treat animation as part of storytelling — not decoration.
It’s the invisible thread that connects design to emotion, function to experience.
A great interface doesn’t just look good.
It feels right.
Every movement has meaning. Every transition has intent.
We’re still exploring, experimenting, and learning — but that’s the beauty of motion:
it never stops evolving.