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Scale / Zoom Transition

A card expands to reveal more detail. The zoom-in metaphor intuitively signals drilling deeper into content without a full page load.

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<!-- Header -->
<header class="header">
  <div class="logo">Bloom</div>
  <div class="header-right">
    <span>Shop</span>
    <span>Lookbook</span>
    <span>🛍 3</span>
  </div>
</header>

<!-- Product Grid -->
<div class="grid" id="grid"></div>

<!-- Detail Overlay -->
<div class="detail-overlay" id="overlay">
  <div class="detail-backdrop" id="backdrop"></div>
  <div class="detail-panel">
    <div class="detail-handle"></div>
    <button class="close-btn" id="closeBtn">✕</button>
    <div class="detail-layout">
      <div class="detail-visual" id="detailVisual"></div>
      <div>
        <div class="detail-cat" id="detailCat"></div>
        <h2 class="detail-title" id="detailTitle"></h2>
        <div class="tag-row" id="detailTags"></div>
        <p class="detail-desc" id="detailDesc"></p>
        <div class="detail-price-row">
          <div class="detail-price" id="detailPrice"></div>
          <div class="detail-old-price" id="detailOld"></div>
        </div>
        <div class="detail-actions">
          <button class="btn-add">Add to Cart</button>
          <button class="btn-wish">♡</button>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

:root {
  --bg: #f2ede4;
  --card-bg: #fff;
  --ink: #1c1814;
  --muted: #8c8278;
  --detail-dur: 480ms;
  --detail-ease: cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1);
}

html,
body {
  min-height: 100%;
  font-family: 'Cabinet Grotesk', sans-serif;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
}
/* Header */

.header {
  padding: 32px 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 5;
  background: var(--bg);
}

.logo {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.header-right {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
}
/* Grid */

.grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2px;
  padding: 0 2px 2px;
}
/* Card */

.card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.card:hover {
  z-index: 2;
}

.card-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 72px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1);
}

.card:hover .card-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.card-meta {
  padding: 20px 24px 28px;
}

.card-cat {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.card-title {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.card-price {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
}
/* Detail overlay */

.detail-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.detail-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(28, 24, 20, 0);
  transition: background var(--detail-dur) var(--detail-ease);
}

.detail-panel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
  padding: 40px 48px 56px;
  transform: translateY(100%) scale(0.92);
  transform-origin: center bottom;
  transition: transform var(--detail-dur) var(--detail-ease), opacity var(--detail-dur) var(--detail-ease);
  opacity: 0;
  max-height: 85vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.detail-overlay.open {
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.detail-overlay.open .detail-backdrop {
  background: rgba(28, 24, 20, 0.6);
}

.detail-overlay.open .detail-panel {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

.detail-handle {
  width: 40px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #ddd;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
}

.detail-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

.detail-visual {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 100px;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--detail-ease);
}

.detail-overlay.open .detail-visual {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.detail-cat {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.detail-title {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.detail-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.detail-price-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.detail-price {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.detail-old-price {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

.detail-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn-add {
  flex: 1;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: 'Cabinet Grotesk', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.btn-add:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.btn-wish {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 22px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  right: 40px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: none;
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.close-btn:hover {
  background: #e8e2d8;
}
/* Tags */

.tag-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.tag {
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: var(--bg);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .header {
    padding: 20px 20px;
  }

  .grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .detail-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .detail-panel {
    padding: 28px 24px 40px;
  }

  .detail-visual {
    max-height: 200px;
  }
}
const products = [
    { emoji: '🌸', bg: '#fce8f0', cat: 'Florals', title: 'Cherry Blossom Silk', price: '$128', old: '$180', tags: ['New', 'Limited', 'Silk'], desc: 'Hand-dyed in small batches using traditional Japanese techniques. Each piece is unique, with natural variations that make it truly one-of-a-kind.' },
    { emoji: '🌿', bg: '#e8f0e8', cat: 'Botanicals', title: 'Eucalyptus Linen', price: '$94', old: '', tags: ['Organic', 'Linen'], desc: 'Sustainably grown and minimally processed. Our eucalyptus linen is GOTS certified and biodegradable from thread to packaging.' },
    { emoji: '🍋', bg: '#f8f0d8', cat: 'Citrus', title: 'Lemon Grove Tee', price: '$56', old: '$72', tags: ['Sale', 'Cotton'], desc: 'A relaxed, slightly oversized silhouette in 100% organic cotton. Pre-washed for softness. Looks better the more you wear it.' },
    { emoji: '🌊', bg: '#dceef8', cat: 'Ocean', title: 'Coastal Linen Shirt', price: '$112', old: '', tags: ['Linen', 'Unisex'], desc: 'Inspired by Mediterranean mornings. The loose fit and breathable linen make it ideal for warm days from breakfast to sunset.' },
    { emoji: '🌙', bg: '#e8e0f8', cat: 'Celestial', title: 'Midnight Modal Dress', price: '$168', old: '$220', tags: ['Sale', 'Modal', 'New'], desc: 'Ultra-soft TENCEL modal in a deep midnight hue. The bias-cut drapes beautifully and the fabric moves with you — not against you.' },
    { emoji: '🍂', bg: '#f0e8d8', cat: 'Autumn', title: 'Terracotta Knit', price: '$136', old: '', tags: ['Knit', 'Wool'], desc: 'Hand-knitted in a relaxed, chunky stitch using undyed alpaca-merino blend. Warm without bulk, and gets softer with every wash.' },
  ];

  const grid = document.getElementById('grid');
  const overlay = document.getElementById('overlay');
  const backdrop = document.getElementById('backdrop');
  const closeBtn = document.getElementById('closeBtn');

  // Render cards
  products.forEach((p, i) => {
    const card = document.createElement('div');
    card.className = 'card';
    card.innerHTML = `
      <div class="card-thumb" style="background:${p.bg}">${p.emoji}</div>
      <div class="card-meta">
        <div class="card-cat">${p.cat}</div>
        <div class="card-title">${p.title}</div>
        <div class="card-price">${p.price}</div>
      </div>
    `;
    card.addEventListener('click', () => openDetail(p));
    grid.appendChild(card);
  });

  function openDetail(p) {
    document.getElementById('detailVisual').style.background = p.bg;
    document.getElementById('detailVisual').textContent = p.emoji;
    document.getElementById('detailCat').textContent = p.cat;
    document.getElementById('detailTitle').textContent = p.title;
    document.getElementById('detailPrice').textContent = p.price;
    document.getElementById('detailOld').textContent = p.old;
    document.getElementById('detailDesc').textContent = p.desc;
    const tagsEl = document.getElementById('detailTags');
    tagsEl.innerHTML = p.tags.map(t => `<span class="tag">${t}</span>`).join('');
    overlay.classList.add('open');
    document.body.style.overflow = 'hidden';
  }

  function closeDetail() {
    overlay.classList.remove('open');
    document.body.style.overflow = '';
  }

  closeBtn.addEventListener('click', closeDetail);
  backdrop.addEventListener('click', closeDetail);
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Demo: Scale / Zoom Transition
Source: https://codefronts.com/motion/css-page-transitions/scale-zoom-transition/

A card expands to reveal more detail. The zoom-in metaphor intuitively signals drilling deeper into content without a full page load.
## HTML
```html
<!-- Header -->
<header class="header">
  <div class="logo">Bloom</div>
  <div class="header-right">
    <span>Shop</span>
    <span>Lookbook</span>
    <span>🛍 3</span>
  </div>
</header>

<!-- Product Grid -->
<div class="grid" id="grid"></div>

<!-- Detail Overlay -->
<div class="detail-overlay" id="overlay">
  <div class="detail-backdrop" id="backdrop"></div>
  <div class="detail-panel">
    <div class="detail-handle"></div>
    <button class="close-btn" id="closeBtn">✕</button>
    <div class="detail-layout">
      <div class="detail-visual" id="detailVisual"></div>
      <div>
        <div class="detail-cat" id="detailCat"></div>
        <h2 class="detail-title" id="detailTitle"></h2>
        <div class="tag-row" id="detailTags"></div>
        <p class="detail-desc" id="detailDesc"></p>
        <div class="detail-price-row">
          <div class="detail-price" id="detailPrice"></div>
          <div class="detail-old-price" id="detailOld"></div>
        </div>
        <div class="detail-actions">
          <button class="btn-add">Add to Cart</button>
          <button class="btn-wish">♡</button>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</div>
```
## CSS
```css
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

:root {
  --bg: #f2ede4;
  --card-bg: #fff;
  --ink: #1c1814;
  --muted: #8c8278;
  --detail-dur: 480ms;
  --detail-ease: cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1);
}

html,
body {
  min-height: 100%;
  font-family: 'Cabinet Grotesk', sans-serif;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--ink);
}
/* Header */

.header {
  padding: 32px 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 5;
  background: var(--bg);
}

.logo {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.header-right {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
}
/* Grid */

.grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2px;
  padding: 0 2px 2px;
}
/* Card */

.card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.card:hover {
  z-index: 2;
}

.card-thumb {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 72px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.32, 0.72, 0, 1);
}

.card:hover .card-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.card-meta {
  padding: 20px 24px 28px;
}

.card-cat {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.card-title {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.card-price {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
}
/* Detail overlay */

.detail-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.detail-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(28, 24, 20, 0);
  transition: background var(--detail-dur) var(--detail-ease);
}

.detail-panel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
  padding: 40px 48px 56px;
  transform: translateY(100%) scale(0.92);
  transform-origin: center bottom;
  transition: transform var(--detail-dur) var(--detail-ease), opacity var(--detail-dur) var(--detail-ease);
  opacity: 0;
  max-height: 85vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.detail-overlay.open {
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.detail-overlay.open .detail-backdrop {
  background: rgba(28, 24, 20, 0.6);
}

.detail-overlay.open .detail-panel {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

.detail-handle {
  width: 40px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #ddd;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
}

.detail-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

.detail-visual {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 100px;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--detail-ease);
}

.detail-overlay.open .detail-visual {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.detail-cat {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.detail-title {
  font-family: 'Fraunces', serif;
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.detail-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.detail-price-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.detail-price {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.detail-old-price {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

.detail-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn-add {
  flex: 1;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: 'Cabinet Grotesk', sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.btn-add:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.btn-wish {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 22px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  right: 40px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg);
  border: none;
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.close-btn:hover {
  background: #e8e2d8;
}
/* Tags */

.tag-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.tag {
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: var(--bg);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .header {
    padding: 20px 20px;
  }

  .grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .detail-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .detail-panel {
    padding: 28px 24px 40px;
  }

  .detail-visual {
    max-height: 200px;
  }
}
```

## JavaScript
```js
const products = [
    { emoji: '🌸', bg: '#fce8f0', cat: 'Florals', title: 'Cherry Blossom Silk', price: '$128', old: '$180', tags: ['New', 'Limited', 'Silk'], desc: 'Hand-dyed in small batches using traditional Japanese techniques. Each piece is unique, with natural variations that make it truly one-of-a-kind.' },
    { emoji: '🌿', bg: '#e8f0e8', cat: 'Botanicals', title: 'Eucalyptus Linen', price: '$94', old: '', tags: ['Organic', 'Linen'], desc: 'Sustainably grown and minimally processed. Our eucalyptus linen is GOTS certified and biodegradable from thread to packaging.' },
    { emoji: '🍋', bg: '#f8f0d8', cat: 'Citrus', title: 'Lemon Grove Tee', price: '$56', old: '$72', tags: ['Sale', 'Cotton'], desc: 'A relaxed, slightly oversized silhouette in 100% organic cotton. Pre-washed for softness. Looks better the more you wear it.' },
    { emoji: '🌊', bg: '#dceef8', cat: 'Ocean', title: 'Coastal Linen Shirt', price: '$112', old: '', tags: ['Linen', 'Unisex'], desc: 'Inspired by Mediterranean mornings. The loose fit and breathable linen make it ideal for warm days from breakfast to sunset.' },
    { emoji: '🌙', bg: '#e8e0f8', cat: 'Celestial', title: 'Midnight Modal Dress', price: '$168', old: '$220', tags: ['Sale', 'Modal', 'New'], desc: 'Ultra-soft TENCEL modal in a deep midnight hue. The bias-cut drapes beautifully and the fabric moves with you — not against you.' },
    { emoji: '🍂', bg: '#f0e8d8', cat: 'Autumn', title: 'Terracotta Knit', price: '$136', old: '', tags: ['Knit', 'Wool'], desc: 'Hand-knitted in a relaxed, chunky stitch using undyed alpaca-merino blend. Warm without bulk, and gets softer with every wash.' },
  ];

  const grid = document.getElementById('grid');
  const overlay = document.getElementById('overlay');
  const backdrop = document.getElementById('backdrop');
  const closeBtn = document.getElementById('closeBtn');

  // Render cards
  products.forEach((p, i) => {
    const card = document.createElement('div');
    card.className = 'card';
    card.innerHTML = `
      <div class="card-thumb" style="background:${p.bg}">${p.emoji}</div>
      <div class="card-meta">
        <div class="card-cat">${p.cat}</div>
        <div class="card-title">${p.title}</div>
        <div class="card-price">${p.price}</div>
      </div>
    `;
    card.addEventListener('click', () => openDetail(p));
    grid.appendChild(card);
  });

  function openDetail(p) {
    document.getElementById('detailVisual').style.background = p.bg;
    document.getElementById('detailVisual').textContent = p.emoji;
    document.getElementById('detailCat').textContent = p.cat;
    document.getElementById('detailTitle').textContent = p.title;
    document.getElementById('detailPrice').textContent = p.price;
    document.getElementById('detailOld').textContent = p.old;
    document.getElementById('detailDesc').textContent = p.desc;
    const tagsEl = document.getElementById('detailTags');
    tagsEl.innerHTML = p.tags.map(t => `<span class="tag">${t}</span>`).join('');
    overlay.classList.add('open');
    document.body.style.overflow = 'hidden';
  }

  function closeDetail() {
    overlay.classList.remove('open');
    document.body.style.overflow = '';
  }

  closeBtn.addEventListener('click', closeDetail);
  backdrop.addEventListener('click', closeDetail);
```

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