Animated Folder Box — interactive project showcase

The Animated Folder Box is a premium Framer component that turns your projects into an engaging, folder-inspired interaction. On hover, the folder opens in 3D space to reveal stacked project cards, creating a playful yet professional portfolio experience. Clicking a project launches a smooth animated lightbox with image transitions, navigation controls, and external links—perfect for showcasing work without overwhelming the layout.

Designed with flexibility in mind, every visual detail is customizable, from folder colors and card borders to fonts and hover states. The lightbox supports keyboard navigation, animated transitions, and responsive scaling for all screen sizes.

Features:

• 3D Folder Animation: Smooth hover interaction that opens the folder naturally

• Stacked Project Cards: Animated project previews with hover states

• Lightbox Viewer: Full-screen image preview with animated transitions

• Keyboard Navigation: Use arrow keys and escape for seamless browsing

• Project Linking: Open project links directly from the lightbox

• Fully Customizable: Control colors, borders, fonts, spacing, and hover styles

• Responsive Layout: Adapts beautifully to different screen sizes

• Framer Property Controls: Edit content visually without touching code

Best For:

• Designer and developer portfolios

• Agency case study showcases

• Creative landing pages

• Framer prototypes needing interactive project previews

• Modern websites that want playful but polished UI interactions