I wanted to create a ripple effect that feels smooth and natural, similar to how ripples expand in water.

The idea was to make the ripple grow in density and fade out—mimicking real-life motion.

How It Works

• The effect is built using 24 animated components, each appearing with a 1/24th second delay to create a smooth transition.

• The ripple expands outward in layers, creating the illusion of motion.

• Everything is customizable—size, speed, and effect intensity can be adjusted.

The Process

• I designed a base button component that contains all essential settings.

• The ripple animation was achieved by duplicating 24 frames, each slightly delayed to maintain fluidity.

• Tweaked the timing and density to ensure the ripple grows and fades out realistically.

Customization & Features

• The component allows full customization of the ripple effect.

• Users can tweak speed, animation style, and intensity to match different design needs.

Challenges & Fixes

❌ Problem: The ripple effect didn’t feel smooth initially.

✅ Fix: Increased frame rate to 24 FPS and used delayed layering for a more fluid animation.

❌ Problem: The effect needed to be scalable across different button sizes.

✅ Fix: Made settings adjustable, so users can modify the ripple effect easily.

The Final Result

A simple yet effective ripple effect that adds motion and depth to button clicks.

It’s fully customizable, lightweight, and visually engaging.

🔗 Watch the full breakdown to see how it works.