About This Project
The Cuisine Selector is an interactive web application that demonstrates modern animation techniques and user interface design. Built with Next.js and Framer Motion, it provides a delightful user experience for selecting multiple cuisines with smooth, spring-based animations that feel natural and responsive.
The project showcases how to create engaging user interactions without compromising on performance or accessibility. Each cuisine selection triggers carefully crafted animations that provide immediate visual feedback while maintaining a clean, minimalist aesthetic.
Key Features
- Multi-Selection Interface: Users can select multiple cuisines with intuitive click interactions
- Spring-Based Animations: Natural feeling animations using Framer Motion’s spring physics
- Responsive Design: Optimized layout that works seamlessly across all device sizes
- Visual Feedback: Clear visual states for selected and unselected items
- Smooth Transitions: Fluid animations for hover, tap, and selection states
- Accessibility Focused: Built with keyboard navigation and screen reader support
Technical Implementation
The application is built using Next.js 15 with TypeScript, providing a robust foundation for the interactive features. Framer Motion handles all animations with spring physics configurations that create natural, responsive interactions.
The component architecture is clean and modular, with the main cuisine selector component handling state management and animation coordination. The design uses a dark theme with carefully chosen color palettes that provide good contrast and visual hierarchy.
Development Process
This project demonstrates modern React patterns including state management, animation coordination, and responsive design implementation. The codebase is structured for maintainability and includes comprehensive TypeScript types for better development experience.
The animation system showcases how to create engaging user interfaces that feel responsive and polished. Each interaction is carefully timed and configured to provide the best possible user experience while maintaining performance.
Future Enhancements
Potential future improvements include:
- Search and filter functionality for cuisines
- Integration with food recommendation APIs
- User preference persistence
- Additional animation variations
- Custom cuisine addition functionality
- Integration with recipe or restaurant services