Category · Navigation Menus Difficulty Level · Advanced Published on · January 15, 2024

Origami Style Navigation Menu

An elegant navigation menu inspired by origami art with paper-like folding animations, geometric transformations, and sophisticated layered effects

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Responsive Design

Yes

Dark Mode Support

No

lines

722

Browser Compatibility

No

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Origami Style Navigation Menu

An elegant navigation menu inspired by origami art with paper-like folding animations, geometric transformations, and sophisticated layered effects.

Features

  • Paper Folding Effects: Realistic paper folding animations on hover
  • Layered Design: Multiple paper layers create depth and dimension
  • Origami Bird: Animated origami bird with wing-flapping animation
  • 3D Transformations: Sophisticated 3D CSS transforms for realistic effects
  • Interactive Elements: Click effects with origami unfolding animations
  • Paper Crane: Special logo interaction creates flying paper crane
  • Parallax Effects: Subtle mouse-following parallax movements
  • Responsive Design: Adapts beautifully to all screen sizes

Usage

Perfect for:

  • Art and design websites
  • Creative portfolios
  • Minimalist interfaces
  • Japanese-inspired designs
  • Elegant corporate sites
  • Cultural websites

The menu combines the ancient art of origami with modern web design, creating a unique and memorable navigation experience.

HTML

70

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CSS

383

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JavaScript

269

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                <nav class="origami-menu">
  <div class="menu-container">
    <div class="origami-logo">
      <div class="logo-fold">
        <span class="logo-text">ORIGAMI</span>
        <div class="fold-line"></div>
      </div>
    </div>
    
    <div class="menu-wrapper">
      <ul class="menu-items">
        <li class="menu-item">
          <a href="#" class="menu-link">
            <div class="paper-layer layer-1"></div>
            <div class="paper-layer layer-2"></div>
            <div class="paper-layer layer-3"></div>
            <span class="link-text">Home</span>
            <div class="fold-indicator"></div>
          </a>
        </li>
        <li class="menu-item">
          <a href="#" class="menu-link">
            <div class="paper-layer layer-1"></div>
            <div class="paper-layer layer-2"></div>
            <div class="paper-layer layer-3"></div>
            <span class="link-text">About</span>
            <div class="fold-indicator"></div>
          </a>
        </li>
        <li class="menu-item">
          <a href="#" class="menu-link">
            <div class="paper-layer layer-1"></div>
            <div class="paper-layer layer-2"></div>
            <div class="paper-layer layer-3"></div>
            <span class="link-text">Portfolio</span>
            <div class="fold-indicator"></div>
          </a>
        </li>
        <li class="menu-item">
          <a href="#" class="menu-link">
            <div class="paper-layer layer-1"></div>
            <div class="paper-layer layer-2"></div>
            <div class="paper-layer layer-3"></div>
            <span class="link-text">Services</span>
            <div class="fold-indicator"></div>
          </a>
        </li>
        <li class="menu-item">
          <a href="#" class="menu-link">
            <div class="paper-layer layer-1"></div>
            <div class="paper-layer layer-2"></div>
            <div class="paper-layer layer-3"></div>
            <span class="link-text">Contact</span>
            <div class="fold-indicator"></div>
          </a>
        </li>
      </ul>
    </div>
    
    <div class="origami-bird">
      <div class="bird-body">
        <div class="wing wing-left"></div>
        <div class="wing wing-right"></div>
        <div class="bird-head"></div>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
  
  <div class="paper-texture"></div>
</nav>

              
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