What This Feels Like 💭
Feature 8: Floating IconThis demo page showcases various visual enhancementsDesign features that add visual interest and functionality that could be added to your struggle pages. Each feature is labeled so you can see what it does. The scroll progress ringA circular indicator showing reading progress appears in the table of contents above.
Notice the section animationsSubtle entrance effects when sections come into view as you scroll down the page. These only play once when the section first enters the viewport, creating a smooth reading experience.
Visual enhancement: The decorative quotes add a subtle design element to highlight boxes, making them feel more like pulled quotes or important callouts.
Why This Might Be Happening 🧠
These enhancements work by leveraging CSS animationsStyles that create movement and transitions and JavaScript interactivityCode that responds to user actions. Each feature serves a specific purpose in improving user experience.
The breathing dotAn animated indicator that pulses rhythmically in the coping section below serves as a subtle reminder to breathe while reading strategies.
What Can Help You Through the Next 5 Minutes
Try these interactive strategies (click checkboxes to mark as tried):
- Interactive checkbox: Click the checkbox to mark this strategy as complete. The text will fade and strike through.
- Progress tracking: Your checked items are saved in your browser's local storage, so they persist between visits.
- Visual feedback: The checkbox color matches the section theme, maintaining visual consistency.
- Breathing reminder: Notice the pulsing dot in the section header, matching a calm breathing rhythm.
Try this: Check off strategies as you try them to track your progress through coping techniques.
What Are Some Healthy Long-Term Solutions
Long-term improvements that build over time:
- Scroll progress indicator: Look at the table of contents above - the ring fills as you scroll, showing your reading progress through the article.
- Text density toggle: Click the "Toggle Reading Comfort" button (top-right) to switch between normal and comfortable reading modes with increased spacing.
- Jargon discovery counter: Look at the bottom-left corner - it tracks how many definition termsWords with explanatory tooltips you've discovered by hovering over them.
- Section bookmarks: The ribbon markers on key sections make them easy to spot when scrolling quickly through the page.
When Should I Consider Medical Intervention
This section demonstrates how all features work together to create a cohesive experience:
- The visual hierarchyThe arrangement of elements to show importance is maintained across all enhancements
- Animations respect accessibility preferencesUser settings for reduced motion
- Interactive elements maintain WCAG complianceWeb Content Accessibility Guidelines standards
You're Not Imagining This
Feature 5: Jargon CounterAll these enhancements are designed to be subtle and helpful rather than distracting. The progressive enhancementAdding features that improve experience without breaking basic functionality approach means the page works perfectly even if JavaScript is disabled.
Try hovering over different jargon termsTechnical words that need explanation and watch the counter in the bottom-left update. This gamification element can encourage exploration of terminology.
Design philosophy: Every enhancement should serve a purpose - either improving comprehension, providing feedback, or making the content more engaging without being distracting.