Death to Scroll Fade

5 hours ago

Scroll fade is a web design technique where elements fade in as they scroll into view, often with a Y-axis transform.
The author criticizes scroll fade for being overused, tacky, and annoying for both users and developers.
Accessibility concerns with scroll fade include vestibular disorders and the need for prefers-reduced-motion settings.
Arguments against scroll fade include cognitive overload, poor performance on non-Apple devices, and negative impact on core web vitals like LCP.
The author suggests that scroll fade should be planned from the start or avoided entirely, calling for its demise.

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