Celebrating a decade of KOTA with the creation of the KOTAverse
In 2014, KOTA, a design agency, was founded. Fast forward to 2023, and the agency decided to celebrate its 10-year milestone with an updated website and a standalone project called the KOTAverse.
The KOTAverse is a collaborative, interactive, and highly visual microsite that offers a glimpse into the agency's history and current state. Developed by Kota Labs, the website was built with a focus on creating an immersive digital experience for its users.
At the heart of the KOTAverse lies the KOTAverse orb, where the 'Who We Are Now' section is housed. This section is a 3D exploration of the agency's current identity and ethos. Each element in this section is represented by a 3D shape using the agency's brand colours. The fifth and most important element is the team, represented by a 3D shape that stands out prominently.
The development of the KOTAverse was a collaborative effort, involving multiple team members including Matt, Margo, Nicola, and Creative Director, James. Cyd Stumpel, a creative Web Developer based in the Netherlands, was the mastermind behind the KOTAverse's design. Her innovative use of a rotating 3D carousel on her homepage served as a source of inspiration.
The KOTAverse features a dynamic visual timeline with events orbiting around a central blob, creating a captivating and engaging user experience. Interactive elements, such as mouse-over effects, were calculated pixel by pixel on a canvas element, ensuring a smooth and responsive user interface.
The blob mixer, an interactive WebGL component, was incorporated into the KOTAverse as the blob's material due to its futuristic, interactive, and visually appealing nature. Lenis was used for the virtual scrolling in the KOTAverse to make the scroll feel smoother.
The 'Who We Are Now' section's cards, which users can access by clicking 'Go Deeper', were created using 'plain' CSS 3D animations. These cards offer a deeper insight into the individuals who make up the agency's talented team of 15.
The KOTAverse is now live and available for the community to explore. Dive into the KOTAverse and embark on an immersive journey through the world of KOTA.
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