Broken Shard Gallery
Images explode outward from center into a chaotic gallery layout as you scroll.
Props
| Property | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| images | string[] | [] | Array of image URLs for the exploding shards |
| text | string | "Disintegrate" | Hero text displayed before the shatter animation begins |
| backgroundColor | string | "bg-neutral-900" | Tailwind background color class for the scroll container |
When to Use
Perfect for high-energy product reveals, editorial intros, and landing pages where you want a dramatic entrance that rewards the user for scrolling.
Best Practices
Works best with 5–8 portrait images. Keep the hero text short (1–2 words) — it zooms and fades as you scroll so brevity reads better. Dark backgrounds let the image shards pop.
Why This Component Matters
A scroll-driven shard explosion turns a static gallery into an event. It immediately communicates craft and energy — the kind of motion that makes users stop and share a screenshot.
FAQ
QCan I customize the shard positions?
Yes — pass a `positions` prop as an array of `{x, y, r}` objects to define exactly where each card flies on scroll.
QHow many images works best?
5–8 images gives the densest shard field. Fewer (3–4) creates a more spacious, intentional layout.
QIs the explosion speed adjustable?
The motion maps to scroll progress, so the speed is entirely user-controlled. Adjust `containerHeight` (default h-[300vh]) to make the sequence longer or snappier.
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