Image Ribbons
Three horizontal image strips drifting in alternating directions as you scroll — rows counter-move to create depth and motion.
Props
| Property | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| accentColor | string | "#10b981" | Accent color for the eyebrow label and section header line |
| rows | string[][] | DEFAULT_ROWS | Array of 3 image URL arrays — one per ribbon row |
When to Use
Ideal for portfolio showcases, editorial headers, and agency-style galleries. The counter-drifting rows communicate motion even before the user scrolls.
Best Practices
Provide 8+ images per row so there's no gap during drift. Rows 1 and 3 drift left, row 2 drifts right. Works best with consistently-colored images (dark-filtered or monochromatic).
Why This Component Matters
Opposing directional scroll on adjacent rows creates the illusion of depth without a single line of 3D CSS. It's a composition trick borrowed from cinema — and it works.
FAQ
QWhy do rows move in opposite directions?
Rows 0 and 2 translate left as you scroll down, row 1 translates right. The opposition creates a visual tension that reads as depth.
QCan I have more or fewer rows?
The component renders rows.slice(0, 3), so you always get exactly 3 rows. Each row's images come from the corresponding sub-array.
QHow much do the ribbons move?
Each row drifts 320px across the full scroll range of the container. Adjust the useTransform range to change the speed.
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