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Project Overview
The Project
A creative coding project that recreates Kirby, the beloved Nintendo character, using only HTML and CSS. This project demonstrates advanced CSS techniques including animations, transforms, and complex shapes without relying on images or external libraries.
The Goal
To showcase my CSS skills by building a visually appealing, animated character from scratch. This project highlights my understanding of CSS positioning, keyframe animations, and creative problem-solving in frontend development.
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The Challenge
Technical Challenges
- Creating complex curved shapes using only CSS (no SVG or images)
- Implementing smooth, realistic animations for character movement
- Ensuring cross-browser compatibility for advanced CSS features
- Building a responsive design that maintains proportions
- Optimizing performance for smooth 60fps animations
Design Requirements
- Accurate representation of Kirby's iconic look
- Smooth breathing/bouncing animation
- Interactive hover effects
- Dynamic background elements
Constraints
- No external images or SVGs
- Pure CSS shapes and gradients
- Minimal JavaScript (only for interactions)
- Mobile-friendly design
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The Solution
CSS Techniques Used
I combined multiple CSS techniques to bring Kirby to life:
- Border-radius: Creating Kirby's round body and oval shapes for arms/feet
- CSS Gradients: Adding depth and dimension with radial and linear gradients
- Box-shadow: Creating highlights, shadows, and the glowing effect
- Keyframe Animations: Implementing breathing, bouncing, and blinking animations
- Transform Properties: Scale, rotate, and translate for dynamic movement
Animation Breakdown
The animation system includes multiple synchronized keyframe animations:
- Breathing: Subtle scale animation (1.0 to 1.02) creates lifelike breathing effect
- Bouncing: Translate Y animation simulates Kirby's playful personality
- Blinking: Timed animation changes eye shape for natural blinking
- Background Stars: Floating animation for immersive atmosphere
Final Kirby CSS Design
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Tech Stack
Technologies Used
This project showcases pure frontend skills without frameworks or libraries.
HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
CSS Animations
Keyframes
CSS Gradients
Responsive Design
Cross-browser
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