Behind the scenes of creating an engaging and storytelling website.
Each website has its own goal. Some are designed to convert leads, others to educate or share information, and some are part of a marketing campaign that connects brands with their customers in the digital world.
Nowadays, a website isn’t just a web page with information; it is an experience. A great website makes this experience engaging for users, keeping them focused and involved. Storytelling, interactions, and gamification are often key elements of a truly engaging digital experience.
Today, we want to share with you one of our latest projects, where we showcase how information on a website can be presented in an interactive and engaging way. This website is an interactive storytelling experience about the future of XR, using illustrations to create a captivating narrative.
Let’s focus on the key aspects that make this website not just a regular website, but rather an engaging experience through interactivity and the seamless fusion of art and technology.
Welcome to the era of storytelling.
At the heart of this project lies a compelling narrative that guides users through a vision of the future where XR seamlessly integrates into our daily lives. Unlike traditional websites, which often serve as static information hubs, Noomo’s XR website leverages the art of storytelling to engage and captivate visitors. As users scroll through the site, they are not just observers but participants in a carefully crafted story that unfolds with every movement.
Interactivity and on-scroll animation.
One of the most striking features of this digital experience is its interactivity. The website employs on-scroll animation, creating a dynamic and immersive experience. This method of interaction blurs the lines between a static website and a fully interactive digital environment. Each scroll brings new animations to life, allowing users to see the story evolve before their eyes. This level of interactivity ensures that users remain engaged, encouraging them to explore the content more deeply and intuitively.
Bringing the story to life using creative illustrations
The use of illustrative storytelling enriches the website with custom illustrations that not only support the narrative but also add layers of visual appeal and creativity. These illustrations are more than just decorative elements; they play a crucial role in conveying the message of the story. By integrating illustrations with interactive elements, Noomo creates a cohesive visual experience that feels both fresh and imaginative. The result is a website that is not only informative but also visually stunning, offering a feast for the eyes at every turn.
Fun and gamification on the website.
Noomo’s XR project isn’t just about delivering information — it’s about making the journey enjoyable. The incorporation of gamification elements adds an element of fun to the user experience. Gamification encourages exploration and interaction by rewarding users for their engagement. This approach transforms what could be a simple browsing session into an interactive adventure, making the entire experience memorable and entertaining. By integrating these playful elements, we ensure that users not only understand the concept of extended reality but also enjoy the process of learning about it.
Choosing the right tools and approach.
When we are working on a project, we always consider different tools to achieve our goals in the most effective way. For this project, we decided to use the power of Webflow, a versatile web design tool that allows for the creation of complex, responsive, and visually appealing websites without the need for extensive coding. The platform’s flexibility allowed us to iterate quickly and effectively, ensuring that the final product was polished and aligned with our creative goals. We have extensive experience with Webflow and understand its capabilities and limitations, which helps us quickly decide if it is the right fit for a project. We love using Webflow for similar projects and are proud to be a Webflow Enterprise Partner.
The future of website design is storytelling.
Noomo Agency’s XR project is more than just a website — it’s a vision of how digital experiences can evolve to become more engaging, interactive, and enjoyable. By combining storytelling, interactivity, illustrative design, on-scroll animation, and gamification with the power of Webflow, we have showcased not only the potential of extended reality but also demonstrated how creativity and technology can work hand in hand to create experiences that are both meaningful and memorable.
Here you can find more examples of craft storytelling websites:
- Noomo Labs — a place for cutting-edge immersive experiences, 3D websites, AR activations, and interactive web experiences. Read about what was happening behind the scenes in this article.
- The future of XR — an interactive and fun illustrated storytelling website.
- The Silly Bunny — A highly immersive and interactive website for children’s book, with AR experiences and 3D animations. (You can find more details in our Case Study and do not forget read our article How to create an immersive website with AR and 3D.)
- ITG Digital — a craft and creative website for SaaS product.
- Middle — a fintech website for a game-changing digital platform for the mortgage industry in Australia. (You can find more details in our Case Study)
- OrCad — an enterprise website design built with Webflow. (You can find more details about design process in this article How to effectively implement 3D animation on a website and, of course check our Case Study)
- Design director portfolio website (You can find more details about design process in this article Beyond Pixels and Code: Crafting your unique story trough creative website design.
- Cathey & Miles attorneys website — Craft website design for a law firm.