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Parallax Scrolling

A design technique where background elements move slower than foreground content, creating a depth effect.

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Parallax scrolling: visual effect with UX trade-offs

Parallax scrolling is a design effect where background elements move at a different speed than foreground content. It can make pages feel more dynamic, but it can also harm performance, accessibility, and mobile usability if overused.

When it works

  • Lightweight effects that don’t block content or add heavy scripts.
  • Storytelling pages where visuals support the message.

What to watch

  • Core Web Vitals (especially CLS and INP) and mobile performance.
  • Motion sensitivity accessibility concerns (reduce motion support).
  • Scroll jank from heavy animations.

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