Interface as Current
Teal Wave is a digital product designed to feel like it's always in motion — not because of decoration, but because the interaction model itself flows. Built for an AI platform, the interface uses scroll-linked animations, fluid transitions between states, and a teal-to-midnight gradient palette to create a sense of continuous, intelligent movement. The goal was to make the technology feel organic rather than mechanical.
Technical Foundations
The frontend was built with performance and motion in mind simultaneously — a balance that required close collaboration between design and engineering from the first wireframe. All animations run on the GPU with no layout reflows, keeping interactions smooth even on lower-end devices. The gradient system is generated algorithmically based on user activity: the interface shifts subtly in tone as someone navigates deeper into the product, creating a sense of journey without explicit wayfinding cues.
