Luminous Path

Glowing center beam timeline with scroll progress.

Main Features of Luminous Path

How to Use Luminous Path in Next.js

Installation Guide for Luminous Path

Props

Customize the component with these props

PropertyTypeDefaultDescription
items
Array<{year: string, title: string, desc: string, category: string}>[]Array of timeline items with year, title, description, and category.
backgroundColor
string#020617Background color (hex, rgb, or hsl).
beamColor
string#3b82f6Center beam color.
nodeColor
string#3b82f6Timeline node color.
cardBgColor
stringrgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5)Card background color.
cardBorderColor
stringrgba(255,255,255,0.1)Card border color.
yearColor
string#60a5faYear text color.
titleColor
string#ffffffTitle text color.
textColor
string#94a3b8Text color.

When to Use

Ideal for company history sections, product roadmaps, and Next.js applications that want a high-fidelity, futuristic feel. Use this React component for a vertical timeline with a glowing center beam that tracks the user's scroll progress.

Best Practices

Maintain consistent spacing within your design system by using it on dark or deep navy backgrounds. Follow React best practices by pairing it with clear, monospaced typography for 'Year' indicators. Optimize for performance by using hardware-accelerated transforms for the beam growth.

Why This Component Matters in Modern UI Development

Luminous paths create a sense of momentum and growth. This production-ready UI component helpsคุณ build an interface that feels atmospheric and structured, guiding the user through your brand's journey with visual precision.

Frequently Asked Questions

QHow does the scroll tracking work?

The center beam expand vertically as the user scrolls, visually connecting each timeline event while providing elegant feedback on progress.

QCan I adjust the beam color?

Yes, the `beamColor` and `nodeColor` props allow you to set the primary glow color to match your brand's highlight color.

QIs the layout responsive?

Absolutely, on mobile the cards and beam stay centered in a single-column layout that is easy to navigate with one hand.

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