A story of how sharing experiments, studying shaders, and pushing animation further helped shape a distinct motion practice.

Codrops stands at the forefront of innovation in web design, serving as a boundless source of inspiration and knowledge for designers and developers alike. Through a captivating array of tutorials, demos, and showcases, Codrops invites creatives to embark on a journey of exploration, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in web development. From  CSS techniques and JavaScript animations to immersive user interfaces and experiential storytelling, Codrops empowers designers and developers to unleash their creativity and craft unparalleled digital experiences that captivate and engage audiences.

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French freelance developer Corentin Bernadou shares his journey from philosophy and art history to creative web development. He describes how self-teaching HTML/CSS, discovering creative development through Codrops and Awwwards, and winning a Site of the Day award helped launch his career. He details his progression into WebGL, shaders, and complex motion animations, his current tech stack (Nuxt.js, GSAP, Three.js, headless CMS), and his philosophy of continuous experimentation and sharing work publicly.

The Art of Complex Motion: Corentin Bernadou’s World of Shaders and Experimentation