CSS Animated Navigation Icons with Labels
A bottom navigation bar with animated SVG icons and floating labels, designed for mobile app interfaces. Each icon features a unique CSS keyframe animation on the active state — bounce, spin, wiggle, pulse, and morph — creating an expressive, app-like feel.
Published
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The code
<div class="nav-11">
<input type="radio" name="nav-11" id="nav-11-t1" checked>
<input type="radio" name="nav-11" id="nav-11-t2">
<input type="radio" name="nav-11" id="nav-11-t3">
<input type="radio" name="nav-11" id="nav-11-t4">
<input type="radio" name="nav-11" id="nav-11-t5">
<div class="nav-11__topbar">
<div class="nav-11__logo">Nova<span>App</span></div>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__content">
<div class="nav-11__page">
<div class="nav-11__page-icon" style="background:rgba(244,63,94,.12);color:#f43f5e">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 01-2 2H5a2 2 0 01-2-2z"/><polyline points="9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22"/></svg>
</div>
<h2>Home</h2>
<p>Your personalised feed. Icons animate with a spring scale + dot indicator on selection — powered by CSS <code>:checked</code> sibling selectors.</p>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__page">
<div class="nav-11__page-icon" style="background:rgba(6,182,212,.12);color:#06b6d4">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M21 15a2 2 0 01-2 2H7l-4 4V5a2 2 0 012-2h14a2 2 0 012 2z"/></svg>
</div>
<h2>Messages</h2>
<p>3 unread conversations. The notification badge pops in with a spring scale animation on the icon when this tab is active.</p>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__page">
<div class="nav-11__page-icon" style="background:rgba(16,185,129,.12);color:#10b981">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><circle cx="11" cy="11" r="8"/><path d="M21 21l-4.35-4.35"/></svg>
</div>
<h2>Explore</h2>
<p>Browse trending content. The search icon rotates slightly on activation to add personality to the transition.</p>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__page">
<div class="nav-11__page-icon" style="background:rgba(245,158,11,.12);color:#f59e0b">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M20.84 4.61a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 0L12 5.67l-1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 7.78l1.06 1.06L12 21.23l7.78-7.78 1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 000-7.78z"/></svg>
</div>
<h2>Saved</h2>
<p>Bookmarked items from across the app. Each icon in the dock has its own accent colour for instant visual identification.</p>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__page">
<div class="nav-11__page-icon" style="background:rgba(139,92,246,.12);color:#8b5cf6">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M20 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H8a4 4 0 00-4 4v2"/><circle cx="12" cy="7" r="4"/></svg>
</div>
<h2>Profile</h2>
<p>Your account and settings. The bottom dock floats over content using <code>position: fixed</code> with <code>backdrop-filter: blur</code>.</p>
</div>
</div>
<nav class="nav-11__dock" role="navigation" aria-label="Bottom navigation">
<div class="nav-11__dock-item">
<label for="nav-11-t1" aria-label="Home">
<div class="nav-11__dock-icon">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 01-2 2H5a2 2 0 01-2-2z"/><polyline points="9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22"/></svg>
</div>
<span class="nav-11__dock-label">Home</span>
</label>
<div class="nav-11__dock-dot"></div>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__dock-item">
<label for="nav-11-t2" aria-label="Messages">
<div class="nav-11__dock-icon">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M21 15a2 2 0 01-2 2H7l-4 4V5a2 2 0 012-2h14a2 2 0 012 2z"/></svg>
<span class="nav-11__dock-badge">3</span>
</div>
<span class="nav-11__dock-label">Messages</span>
</label>
<div class="nav-11__dock-dot"></div>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__dock-item">
<label for="nav-11-t3" aria-label="Explore">
<div class="nav-11__dock-icon">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><circle cx="11" cy="11" r="8"/><path d="M21 21l-4.35-4.35"/></svg>
</div>
<span class="nav-11__dock-label">Explore</span>
</label>
<div class="nav-11__dock-dot"></div>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__dock-item">
<label for="nav-11-t4" aria-label="Saved">
<div class="nav-11__dock-icon">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M20.84 4.61a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 0L12 5.67l-1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 7.78l1.06 1.06L12 21.23l7.78-7.78 1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 000-7.78z"/></svg>
</div>
<span class="nav-11__dock-label">Saved</span>
</label>
<div class="nav-11__dock-dot"></div>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__dock-item">
<label for="nav-11-t5" aria-label="Profile">
<div class="nav-11__dock-icon">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M20 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H8a4 4 0 00-4 4v2"/><circle cx="12" cy="7" r="4"/></svg>
</div>
<span class="nav-11__dock-label">Profile</span>
</label>
<div class="nav-11__dock-dot"></div>
</div>
</nav>
</div><div class="nav-11">
<input type="radio" name="nav-11" id="nav-11-t1" checked>
<input type="radio" name="nav-11" id="nav-11-t2">
<input type="radio" name="nav-11" id="nav-11-t3">
<input type="radio" name="nav-11" id="nav-11-t4">
<input type="radio" name="nav-11" id="nav-11-t5">
<div class="nav-11__topbar">
<div class="nav-11__logo">Nova<span>App</span></div>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__content">
<div class="nav-11__page">
<div class="nav-11__page-icon" style="background:rgba(244,63,94,.12);color:#f43f5e">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 01-2 2H5a2 2 0 01-2-2z"/><polyline points="9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22"/></svg>
</div>
<h2>Home</h2>
<p>Your personalised feed. Icons animate with a spring scale + dot indicator on selection — powered by CSS <code>:checked</code> sibling selectors.</p>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__page">
<div class="nav-11__page-icon" style="background:rgba(6,182,212,.12);color:#06b6d4">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M21 15a2 2 0 01-2 2H7l-4 4V5a2 2 0 012-2h14a2 2 0 012 2z"/></svg>
</div>
<h2>Messages</h2>
<p>3 unread conversations. The notification badge pops in with a spring scale animation on the icon when this tab is active.</p>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__page">
<div class="nav-11__page-icon" style="background:rgba(16,185,129,.12);color:#10b981">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><circle cx="11" cy="11" r="8"/><path d="M21 21l-4.35-4.35"/></svg>
</div>
<h2>Explore</h2>
<p>Browse trending content. The search icon rotates slightly on activation to add personality to the transition.</p>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__page">
<div class="nav-11__page-icon" style="background:rgba(245,158,11,.12);color:#f59e0b">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M20.84 4.61a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 0L12 5.67l-1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 7.78l1.06 1.06L12 21.23l7.78-7.78 1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 000-7.78z"/></svg>
</div>
<h2>Saved</h2>
<p>Bookmarked items from across the app. Each icon in the dock has its own accent colour for instant visual identification.</p>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__page">
<div class="nav-11__page-icon" style="background:rgba(139,92,246,.12);color:#8b5cf6">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M20 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H8a4 4 0 00-4 4v2"/><circle cx="12" cy="7" r="4"/></svg>
</div>
<h2>Profile</h2>
<p>Your account and settings. The bottom dock floats over content using <code>position: fixed</code> with <code>backdrop-filter: blur</code>.</p>
</div>
</div>
<nav class="nav-11__dock" role="navigation" aria-label="Bottom navigation">
<div class="nav-11__dock-item">
<label for="nav-11-t1" aria-label="Home">
<div class="nav-11__dock-icon">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 01-2 2H5a2 2 0 01-2-2z"/><polyline points="9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22"/></svg>
</div>
<span class="nav-11__dock-label">Home</span>
</label>
<div class="nav-11__dock-dot"></div>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__dock-item">
<label for="nav-11-t2" aria-label="Messages">
<div class="nav-11__dock-icon">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M21 15a2 2 0 01-2 2H7l-4 4V5a2 2 0 012-2h14a2 2 0 012 2z"/></svg>
<span class="nav-11__dock-badge">3</span>
</div>
<span class="nav-11__dock-label">Messages</span>
</label>
<div class="nav-11__dock-dot"></div>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__dock-item">
<label for="nav-11-t3" aria-label="Explore">
<div class="nav-11__dock-icon">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><circle cx="11" cy="11" r="8"/><path d="M21 21l-4.35-4.35"/></svg>
</div>
<span class="nav-11__dock-label">Explore</span>
</label>
<div class="nav-11__dock-dot"></div>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__dock-item">
<label for="nav-11-t4" aria-label="Saved">
<div class="nav-11__dock-icon">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M20.84 4.61a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 0L12 5.67l-1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 7.78l1.06 1.06L12 21.23l7.78-7.78 1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 000-7.78z"/></svg>
</div>
<span class="nav-11__dock-label">Saved</span>
</label>
<div class="nav-11__dock-dot"></div>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__dock-item">
<label for="nav-11-t5" aria-label="Profile">
<div class="nav-11__dock-icon">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M20 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H8a4 4 0 00-4 4v2"/><circle cx="12" cy="7" r="4"/></svg>
</div>
<span class="nav-11__dock-label">Profile</span>
</label>
<div class="nav-11__dock-dot"></div>
</div>
</nav>
</div>.nav-11,
.nav-11 *,
.nav-11 *::before,
.nav-11 *::after {
box-sizing: border-box;
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
}
.nav-11 ::selection {
background: #f43f5e;
color: #fff;
}
#nav-11-t1,
#nav-11-t2,
#nav-11-t3,
#nav-11-t4,
#nav-11-t5 {
display: none;
}
.nav-11 {
--bg: #0f0f13;
--surface: #18181f;
--surface2: #22222c;
--border: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
--text: #f5f5fa;
--muted: #71717a;
--accent: #f43f5e;
--cyan: #06b6d4;
--green: #10b981;
--amber: #f59e0b;
--purple: #8b5cf6;
font-family: 'Poppins',system-ui,sans-serif;
background: var(--bg);
min-height: 100vh;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
}
/* top bar */
.nav-11__topbar {
background: var(--surface);
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
padding: 0 40px;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: space-between;
height: 60px;
}
.nav-11__logo {
font-size: 1.1rem;
font-weight: 600;
color: var(--text);
}
.nav-11__logo span {
color: var(--accent);
}
/* icon dock - bottom */
.nav-11__dock {
position: fixed;
bottom: 28px;
left: 50%;
transform: translateX(-50%);
background: rgba(24,24,31,.85);
backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
border: 1px solid var(--border);
border-radius: 24px;
padding: 10px 14px;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 6px;
box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
z-index: 100;
}
.nav-11__dock-item {
position: relative;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: center;
cursor: pointer;
user-select: none;
}
.nav-11__dock-item label {
cursor: pointer;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: center;
gap: 4px;
padding: 10px 14px;
border-radius: 16px;
transition: background .2s;
}
.nav-11__dock-item label:hover {
background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}
/* icon container */
.nav-11__dock-icon {
width: 28px;
height: 28px;
position: relative;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
}
.nav-11__dock-icon svg {
width: 22px;
height: 22px;
stroke: var(--muted);
fill: none;
stroke-width: 1.75;
transition: stroke .2s,transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.nav-11__dock-label {
font-size: .65rem;
font-weight: 600;
color: var(--muted);
letter-spacing: .04em;
transition: color .2s,transform .2s;
}
/* badge */
.nav-11__dock-badge {
position: absolute;
top: -3px;
right: -3px;
width: 16px;
height: 16px;
border-radius: 50%;
background: var(--accent);
color: #fff;
font-size: .55rem;
font-weight: 700;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
border: 2px solid var(--surface);
opacity: 0;
transform: scale(0);
transition: opacity .2s,transform .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
/* active indicator dot */
.nav-11__dock-dot {
position: absolute;
bottom: -6px;
left: 50%;
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0);
width: 4px;
height: 4px;
border-radius: 50%;
transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
/* checked states */
#nav-11-t1:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(1) label {
background: rgba(244,63,94,.1);
}
#nav-11-t1:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(1) .nav-11__dock-icon svg {
stroke: var(--accent);
transform: scale(1.15);
}
#nav-11-t1:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(1) .nav-11__dock-label {
color: var(--accent);
}
#nav-11-t1:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(1) .nav-11__dock-dot {
background: var(--accent);
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(2) label {
background: rgba(6,182,212,.1);
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(2) .nav-11__dock-icon svg {
stroke: var(--cyan);
transform: scale(1.15);
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(2) .nav-11__dock-label {
color: var(--cyan);
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(2) .nav-11__dock-dot {
background: var(--cyan);
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(2) .nav-11__dock-badge {
opacity: 1;
transform: scale(1);
}
#nav-11-t3:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(3) label {
background: rgba(16,185,129,.1);
}
#nav-11-t3:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(3) .nav-11__dock-icon svg {
stroke: var(--green);
transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-10deg);
}
#nav-11-t3:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(3) .nav-11__dock-label {
color: var(--green);
}
#nav-11-t3:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(3) .nav-11__dock-dot {
background: var(--green);
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
#nav-11-t4:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(4) label {
background: rgba(245,158,11,.1);
}
#nav-11-t4:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(4) .nav-11__dock-icon svg {
stroke: var(--amber);
transform: scale(1.15);
}
#nav-11-t4:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(4) .nav-11__dock-label {
color: var(--amber);
}
#nav-11-t4:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(4) .nav-11__dock-dot {
background: var(--amber);
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
#nav-11-t5:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(5) label {
background: rgba(139,92,246,.1);
}
#nav-11-t5:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(5) .nav-11__dock-icon svg {
stroke: var(--purple);
transform: scale(1.15);
}
#nav-11-t5:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(5) .nav-11__dock-label {
color: var(--purple);
}
#nav-11-t5:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(5) .nav-11__dock-dot {
background: var(--purple);
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
/* content panels */
.nav-11__content {
flex: 1;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
padding: 60px 24px 140px;
text-align: center;
}
.nav-11__page {
display: none;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: center;
gap: 16px;
}
#nav-11-t1:checked ~ .nav-11__content .nav-11__page:nth-child(1) {
display: flex;
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__content .nav-11__page:nth-child(2) {
display: flex;
}
#nav-11-t3:checked ~ .nav-11__content .nav-11__page:nth-child(3) {
display: flex;
}
#nav-11-t4:checked ~ .nav-11__content .nav-11__page:nth-child(4) {
display: flex;
}
#nav-11-t5:checked ~ .nav-11__content .nav-11__page:nth-child(5) {
display: flex;
}
.nav-11__page-icon {
width: 72px;
height: 72px;
border-radius: 22px;
display: grid;
place-items: center;
margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.nav-11__page-icon svg {
width: 32px;
height: 32px;
fill: none;
stroke: currentColor;
stroke-width: 1.75;
}
.nav-11__page h2 {
font-size: 1.75rem;
font-weight: 600;
color: var(--text);
letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.nav-11__page p {
font-size: .9375rem;
color: var(--muted);
max-width: 380px;
line-height: 1.65;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
.nav-11__dock-icon svg,
.nav-11__dock-label,
.nav-11__dock-dot,
.nav-11__dock-badge {
transition: none;
}
}.nav-11,
.nav-11 *,
.nav-11 *::before,
.nav-11 *::after {
box-sizing: border-box;
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
}
.nav-11 ::selection {
background: #f43f5e;
color: #fff;
}
#nav-11-t1,
#nav-11-t2,
#nav-11-t3,
#nav-11-t4,
#nav-11-t5 {
display: none;
}
.nav-11 {
--bg: #0f0f13;
--surface: #18181f;
--surface2: #22222c;
--border: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
--text: #f5f5fa;
--muted: #71717a;
--accent: #f43f5e;
--cyan: #06b6d4;
--green: #10b981;
--amber: #f59e0b;
--purple: #8b5cf6;
font-family: 'Poppins',system-ui,sans-serif;
background: var(--bg);
min-height: 100vh;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
}
/* top bar */
.nav-11__topbar {
background: var(--surface);
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
padding: 0 40px;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: space-between;
height: 60px;
}
.nav-11__logo {
font-size: 1.1rem;
font-weight: 600;
color: var(--text);
}
.nav-11__logo span {
color: var(--accent);
}
/* icon dock - bottom */
.nav-11__dock {
position: fixed;
bottom: 28px;
left: 50%;
transform: translateX(-50%);
background: rgba(24,24,31,.85);
backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
border: 1px solid var(--border);
border-radius: 24px;
padding: 10px 14px;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 6px;
box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
z-index: 100;
}
.nav-11__dock-item {
position: relative;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: center;
cursor: pointer;
user-select: none;
}
.nav-11__dock-item label {
cursor: pointer;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: center;
gap: 4px;
padding: 10px 14px;
border-radius: 16px;
transition: background .2s;
}
.nav-11__dock-item label:hover {
background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}
/* icon container */
.nav-11__dock-icon {
width: 28px;
height: 28px;
position: relative;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
}
.nav-11__dock-icon svg {
width: 22px;
height: 22px;
stroke: var(--muted);
fill: none;
stroke-width: 1.75;
transition: stroke .2s,transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.nav-11__dock-label {
font-size: .65rem;
font-weight: 600;
color: var(--muted);
letter-spacing: .04em;
transition: color .2s,transform .2s;
}
/* badge */
.nav-11__dock-badge {
position: absolute;
top: -3px;
right: -3px;
width: 16px;
height: 16px;
border-radius: 50%;
background: var(--accent);
color: #fff;
font-size: .55rem;
font-weight: 700;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
border: 2px solid var(--surface);
opacity: 0;
transform: scale(0);
transition: opacity .2s,transform .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
/* active indicator dot */
.nav-11__dock-dot {
position: absolute;
bottom: -6px;
left: 50%;
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0);
width: 4px;
height: 4px;
border-radius: 50%;
transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
/* checked states */
#nav-11-t1:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(1) label {
background: rgba(244,63,94,.1);
}
#nav-11-t1:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(1) .nav-11__dock-icon svg {
stroke: var(--accent);
transform: scale(1.15);
}
#nav-11-t1:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(1) .nav-11__dock-label {
color: var(--accent);
}
#nav-11-t1:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(1) .nav-11__dock-dot {
background: var(--accent);
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(2) label {
background: rgba(6,182,212,.1);
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(2) .nav-11__dock-icon svg {
stroke: var(--cyan);
transform: scale(1.15);
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(2) .nav-11__dock-label {
color: var(--cyan);
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(2) .nav-11__dock-dot {
background: var(--cyan);
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(2) .nav-11__dock-badge {
opacity: 1;
transform: scale(1);
}
#nav-11-t3:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(3) label {
background: rgba(16,185,129,.1);
}
#nav-11-t3:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(3) .nav-11__dock-icon svg {
stroke: var(--green);
transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-10deg);
}
#nav-11-t3:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(3) .nav-11__dock-label {
color: var(--green);
}
#nav-11-t3:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(3) .nav-11__dock-dot {
background: var(--green);
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
#nav-11-t4:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(4) label {
background: rgba(245,158,11,.1);
}
#nav-11-t4:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(4) .nav-11__dock-icon svg {
stroke: var(--amber);
transform: scale(1.15);
}
#nav-11-t4:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(4) .nav-11__dock-label {
color: var(--amber);
}
#nav-11-t4:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(4) .nav-11__dock-dot {
background: var(--amber);
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
#nav-11-t5:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(5) label {
background: rgba(139,92,246,.1);
}
#nav-11-t5:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(5) .nav-11__dock-icon svg {
stroke: var(--purple);
transform: scale(1.15);
}
#nav-11-t5:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(5) .nav-11__dock-label {
color: var(--purple);
}
#nav-11-t5:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(5) .nav-11__dock-dot {
background: var(--purple);
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
/* content panels */
.nav-11__content {
flex: 1;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
padding: 60px 24px 140px;
text-align: center;
}
.nav-11__page {
display: none;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: center;
gap: 16px;
}
#nav-11-t1:checked ~ .nav-11__content .nav-11__page:nth-child(1) {
display: flex;
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__content .nav-11__page:nth-child(2) {
display: flex;
}
#nav-11-t3:checked ~ .nav-11__content .nav-11__page:nth-child(3) {
display: flex;
}
#nav-11-t4:checked ~ .nav-11__content .nav-11__page:nth-child(4) {
display: flex;
}
#nav-11-t5:checked ~ .nav-11__content .nav-11__page:nth-child(5) {
display: flex;
}
.nav-11__page-icon {
width: 72px;
height: 72px;
border-radius: 22px;
display: grid;
place-items: center;
margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.nav-11__page-icon svg {
width: 32px;
height: 32px;
fill: none;
stroke: currentColor;
stroke-width: 1.75;
}
.nav-11__page h2 {
font-size: 1.75rem;
font-weight: 600;
color: var(--text);
letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.nav-11__page p {
font-size: .9375rem;
color: var(--muted);
max-width: 380px;
line-height: 1.65;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
.nav-11__dock-icon svg,
.nav-11__dock-label,
.nav-11__dock-dot,
.nav-11__dock-badge {
transition: none;
}
}Here's a working CSS Navigation Menu Design from CodeFronts. Use it as-is or adapt to your framework. All classes are scoped under a unique prefix so the code won't collide with your existing styles. MIT licensed.
Demo: CSS Animated Navigation Icons with Labels
Source: https://codefronts.com/navigation/css-navigation-menu-designs/css-animated-navigation-icons-with-labels/
A bottom navigation bar with animated SVG icons and floating labels, designed for mobile app interfaces. Each icon features a unique CSS keyframe animation on the active state — bounce, spin, wiggle, pulse, and morph — creating an expressive, app-like feel.
## HTML
```html
<div class="nav-11">
<input type="radio" name="nav-11" id="nav-11-t1" checked>
<input type="radio" name="nav-11" id="nav-11-t2">
<input type="radio" name="nav-11" id="nav-11-t3">
<input type="radio" name="nav-11" id="nav-11-t4">
<input type="radio" name="nav-11" id="nav-11-t5">
<div class="nav-11__topbar">
<div class="nav-11__logo">Nova<span>App</span></div>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__content">
<div class="nav-11__page">
<div class="nav-11__page-icon" style="background:rgba(244,63,94,.12);color:#f43f5e">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 01-2 2H5a2 2 0 01-2-2z"/><polyline points="9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22"/></svg>
</div>
<h2>Home</h2>
<p>Your personalised feed. Icons animate with a spring scale + dot indicator on selection — powered by CSS <code>:checked</code> sibling selectors.</p>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__page">
<div class="nav-11__page-icon" style="background:rgba(6,182,212,.12);color:#06b6d4">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M21 15a2 2 0 01-2 2H7l-4 4V5a2 2 0 012-2h14a2 2 0 012 2z"/></svg>
</div>
<h2>Messages</h2>
<p>3 unread conversations. The notification badge pops in with a spring scale animation on the icon when this tab is active.</p>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__page">
<div class="nav-11__page-icon" style="background:rgba(16,185,129,.12);color:#10b981">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><circle cx="11" cy="11" r="8"/><path d="M21 21l-4.35-4.35"/></svg>
</div>
<h2>Explore</h2>
<p>Browse trending content. The search icon rotates slightly on activation to add personality to the transition.</p>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__page">
<div class="nav-11__page-icon" style="background:rgba(245,158,11,.12);color:#f59e0b">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M20.84 4.61a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 0L12 5.67l-1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 7.78l1.06 1.06L12 21.23l7.78-7.78 1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 000-7.78z"/></svg>
</div>
<h2>Saved</h2>
<p>Bookmarked items from across the app. Each icon in the dock has its own accent colour for instant visual identification.</p>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__page">
<div class="nav-11__page-icon" style="background:rgba(139,92,246,.12);color:#8b5cf6">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M20 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H8a4 4 0 00-4 4v2"/><circle cx="12" cy="7" r="4"/></svg>
</div>
<h2>Profile</h2>
<p>Your account and settings. The bottom dock floats over content using <code>position: fixed</code> with <code>backdrop-filter: blur</code>.</p>
</div>
</div>
<nav class="nav-11__dock" role="navigation" aria-label="Bottom navigation">
<div class="nav-11__dock-item">
<label for="nav-11-t1" aria-label="Home">
<div class="nav-11__dock-icon">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 01-2 2H5a2 2 0 01-2-2z"/><polyline points="9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22"/></svg>
</div>
<span class="nav-11__dock-label">Home</span>
</label>
<div class="nav-11__dock-dot"></div>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__dock-item">
<label for="nav-11-t2" aria-label="Messages">
<div class="nav-11__dock-icon">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M21 15a2 2 0 01-2 2H7l-4 4V5a2 2 0 012-2h14a2 2 0 012 2z"/></svg>
<span class="nav-11__dock-badge">3</span>
</div>
<span class="nav-11__dock-label">Messages</span>
</label>
<div class="nav-11__dock-dot"></div>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__dock-item">
<label for="nav-11-t3" aria-label="Explore">
<div class="nav-11__dock-icon">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><circle cx="11" cy="11" r="8"/><path d="M21 21l-4.35-4.35"/></svg>
</div>
<span class="nav-11__dock-label">Explore</span>
</label>
<div class="nav-11__dock-dot"></div>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__dock-item">
<label for="nav-11-t4" aria-label="Saved">
<div class="nav-11__dock-icon">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M20.84 4.61a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 0L12 5.67l-1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 7.78l1.06 1.06L12 21.23l7.78-7.78 1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 000-7.78z"/></svg>
</div>
<span class="nav-11__dock-label">Saved</span>
</label>
<div class="nav-11__dock-dot"></div>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__dock-item">
<label for="nav-11-t5" aria-label="Profile">
<div class="nav-11__dock-icon">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M20 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H8a4 4 0 00-4 4v2"/><circle cx="12" cy="7" r="4"/></svg>
</div>
<span class="nav-11__dock-label">Profile</span>
</label>
<div class="nav-11__dock-dot"></div>
</div>
</nav>
</div>
```
## CSS
```css
.nav-11,
.nav-11 *,
.nav-11 *::before,
.nav-11 *::after {
box-sizing: border-box;
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
}
.nav-11 ::selection {
background: #f43f5e;
color: #fff;
}
#nav-11-t1,
#nav-11-t2,
#nav-11-t3,
#nav-11-t4,
#nav-11-t5 {
display: none;
}
.nav-11 {
--bg: #0f0f13;
--surface: #18181f;
--surface2: #22222c;
--border: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
--text: #f5f5fa;
--muted: #71717a;
--accent: #f43f5e;
--cyan: #06b6d4;
--green: #10b981;
--amber: #f59e0b;
--purple: #8b5cf6;
font-family: 'Poppins',system-ui,sans-serif;
background: var(--bg);
min-height: 100vh;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
}
/* top bar */
.nav-11__topbar {
background: var(--surface);
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
padding: 0 40px;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: space-between;
height: 60px;
}
.nav-11__logo {
font-size: 1.1rem;
font-weight: 600;
color: var(--text);
}
.nav-11__logo span {
color: var(--accent);
}
/* icon dock - bottom */
.nav-11__dock {
position: fixed;
bottom: 28px;
left: 50%;
transform: translateX(-50%);
background: rgba(24,24,31,.85);
backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
border: 1px solid var(--border);
border-radius: 24px;
padding: 10px 14px;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 6px;
box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
z-index: 100;
}
.nav-11__dock-item {
position: relative;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: center;
cursor: pointer;
user-select: none;
}
.nav-11__dock-item label {
cursor: pointer;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: center;
gap: 4px;
padding: 10px 14px;
border-radius: 16px;
transition: background .2s;
}
.nav-11__dock-item label:hover {
background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}
/* icon container */
.nav-11__dock-icon {
width: 28px;
height: 28px;
position: relative;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
}
.nav-11__dock-icon svg {
width: 22px;
height: 22px;
stroke: var(--muted);
fill: none;
stroke-width: 1.75;
transition: stroke .2s,transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.nav-11__dock-label {
font-size: .65rem;
font-weight: 600;
color: var(--muted);
letter-spacing: .04em;
transition: color .2s,transform .2s;
}
/* badge */
.nav-11__dock-badge {
position: absolute;
top: -3px;
right: -3px;
width: 16px;
height: 16px;
border-radius: 50%;
background: var(--accent);
color: #fff;
font-size: .55rem;
font-weight: 700;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
border: 2px solid var(--surface);
opacity: 0;
transform: scale(0);
transition: opacity .2s,transform .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
/* active indicator dot */
.nav-11__dock-dot {
position: absolute;
bottom: -6px;
left: 50%;
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0);
width: 4px;
height: 4px;
border-radius: 50%;
transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
/* checked states */
#nav-11-t1:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(1) label {
background: rgba(244,63,94,.1);
}
#nav-11-t1:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(1) .nav-11__dock-icon svg {
stroke: var(--accent);
transform: scale(1.15);
}
#nav-11-t1:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(1) .nav-11__dock-label {
color: var(--accent);
}
#nav-11-t1:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(1) .nav-11__dock-dot {
background: var(--accent);
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(2) label {
background: rgba(6,182,212,.1);
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(2) .nav-11__dock-icon svg {
stroke: var(--cyan);
transform: scale(1.15);
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(2) .nav-11__dock-label {
color: var(--cyan);
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(2) .nav-11__dock-dot {
background: var(--cyan);
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(2) .nav-11__dock-badge {
opacity: 1;
transform: scale(1);
}
#nav-11-t3:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(3) label {
background: rgba(16,185,129,.1);
}
#nav-11-t3:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(3) .nav-11__dock-icon svg {
stroke: var(--green);
transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-10deg);
}
#nav-11-t3:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(3) .nav-11__dock-label {
color: var(--green);
}
#nav-11-t3:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(3) .nav-11__dock-dot {
background: var(--green);
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
#nav-11-t4:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(4) label {
background: rgba(245,158,11,.1);
}
#nav-11-t4:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(4) .nav-11__dock-icon svg {
stroke: var(--amber);
transform: scale(1.15);
}
#nav-11-t4:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(4) .nav-11__dock-label {
color: var(--amber);
}
#nav-11-t4:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(4) .nav-11__dock-dot {
background: var(--amber);
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
#nav-11-t5:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(5) label {
background: rgba(139,92,246,.1);
}
#nav-11-t5:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(5) .nav-11__dock-icon svg {
stroke: var(--purple);
transform: scale(1.15);
}
#nav-11-t5:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(5) .nav-11__dock-label {
color: var(--purple);
}
#nav-11-t5:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(5) .nav-11__dock-dot {
background: var(--purple);
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
/* content panels */
.nav-11__content {
flex: 1;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
padding: 60px 24px 140px;
text-align: center;
}
.nav-11__page {
display: none;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: center;
gap: 16px;
}
#nav-11-t1:checked ~ .nav-11__content .nav-11__page:nth-child(1) {
display: flex;
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__content .nav-11__page:nth-child(2) {
display: flex;
}
#nav-11-t3:checked ~ .nav-11__content .nav-11__page:nth-child(3) {
display: flex;
}
#nav-11-t4:checked ~ .nav-11__content .nav-11__page:nth-child(4) {
display: flex;
}
#nav-11-t5:checked ~ .nav-11__content .nav-11__page:nth-child(5) {
display: flex;
}
.nav-11__page-icon {
width: 72px;
height: 72px;
border-radius: 22px;
display: grid;
place-items: center;
margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.nav-11__page-icon svg {
width: 32px;
height: 32px;
fill: none;
stroke: currentColor;
stroke-width: 1.75;
}
.nav-11__page h2 {
font-size: 1.75rem;
font-weight: 600;
color: var(--text);
letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.nav-11__page p {
font-size: .9375rem;
color: var(--muted);
max-width: 380px;
line-height: 1.65;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
.nav-11__dock-icon svg,
.nav-11__dock-label,
.nav-11__dock-dot,
.nav-11__dock-badge {
transition: none;
}
}
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Here's a working CSS Navigation Menu Design from CodeFronts. Use it as-is or adapt to your framework. All classes are scoped under a unique prefix so the code won't collide with your existing styles. MIT licensed.
Demo: CSS Animated Navigation Icons with Labels
Source: https://codefronts.com/navigation/css-navigation-menu-designs/css-animated-navigation-icons-with-labels/
A bottom navigation bar with animated SVG icons and floating labels, designed for mobile app interfaces. Each icon features a unique CSS keyframe animation on the active state — bounce, spin, wiggle, pulse, and morph — creating an expressive, app-like feel.
## HTML
```html
<div class="nav-11">
<input type="radio" name="nav-11" id="nav-11-t1" checked>
<input type="radio" name="nav-11" id="nav-11-t2">
<input type="radio" name="nav-11" id="nav-11-t3">
<input type="radio" name="nav-11" id="nav-11-t4">
<input type="radio" name="nav-11" id="nav-11-t5">
<div class="nav-11__topbar">
<div class="nav-11__logo">Nova<span>App</span></div>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__content">
<div class="nav-11__page">
<div class="nav-11__page-icon" style="background:rgba(244,63,94,.12);color:#f43f5e">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 01-2 2H5a2 2 0 01-2-2z"/><polyline points="9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22"/></svg>
</div>
<h2>Home</h2>
<p>Your personalised feed. Icons animate with a spring scale + dot indicator on selection — powered by CSS <code>:checked</code> sibling selectors.</p>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__page">
<div class="nav-11__page-icon" style="background:rgba(6,182,212,.12);color:#06b6d4">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M21 15a2 2 0 01-2 2H7l-4 4V5a2 2 0 012-2h14a2 2 0 012 2z"/></svg>
</div>
<h2>Messages</h2>
<p>3 unread conversations. The notification badge pops in with a spring scale animation on the icon when this tab is active.</p>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__page">
<div class="nav-11__page-icon" style="background:rgba(16,185,129,.12);color:#10b981">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><circle cx="11" cy="11" r="8"/><path d="M21 21l-4.35-4.35"/></svg>
</div>
<h2>Explore</h2>
<p>Browse trending content. The search icon rotates slightly on activation to add personality to the transition.</p>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__page">
<div class="nav-11__page-icon" style="background:rgba(245,158,11,.12);color:#f59e0b">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M20.84 4.61a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 0L12 5.67l-1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 7.78l1.06 1.06L12 21.23l7.78-7.78 1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 000-7.78z"/></svg>
</div>
<h2>Saved</h2>
<p>Bookmarked items from across the app. Each icon in the dock has its own accent colour for instant visual identification.</p>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__page">
<div class="nav-11__page-icon" style="background:rgba(139,92,246,.12);color:#8b5cf6">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M20 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H8a4 4 0 00-4 4v2"/><circle cx="12" cy="7" r="4"/></svg>
</div>
<h2>Profile</h2>
<p>Your account and settings. The bottom dock floats over content using <code>position: fixed</code> with <code>backdrop-filter: blur</code>.</p>
</div>
</div>
<nav class="nav-11__dock" role="navigation" aria-label="Bottom navigation">
<div class="nav-11__dock-item">
<label for="nav-11-t1" aria-label="Home">
<div class="nav-11__dock-icon">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 01-2 2H5a2 2 0 01-2-2z"/><polyline points="9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22"/></svg>
</div>
<span class="nav-11__dock-label">Home</span>
</label>
<div class="nav-11__dock-dot"></div>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__dock-item">
<label for="nav-11-t2" aria-label="Messages">
<div class="nav-11__dock-icon">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M21 15a2 2 0 01-2 2H7l-4 4V5a2 2 0 012-2h14a2 2 0 012 2z"/></svg>
<span class="nav-11__dock-badge">3</span>
</div>
<span class="nav-11__dock-label">Messages</span>
</label>
<div class="nav-11__dock-dot"></div>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__dock-item">
<label for="nav-11-t3" aria-label="Explore">
<div class="nav-11__dock-icon">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><circle cx="11" cy="11" r="8"/><path d="M21 21l-4.35-4.35"/></svg>
</div>
<span class="nav-11__dock-label">Explore</span>
</label>
<div class="nav-11__dock-dot"></div>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__dock-item">
<label for="nav-11-t4" aria-label="Saved">
<div class="nav-11__dock-icon">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M20.84 4.61a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 0L12 5.67l-1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 00-7.78 7.78l1.06 1.06L12 21.23l7.78-7.78 1.06-1.06a5.5 5.5 0 000-7.78z"/></svg>
</div>
<span class="nav-11__dock-label">Saved</span>
</label>
<div class="nav-11__dock-dot"></div>
</div>
<div class="nav-11__dock-item">
<label for="nav-11-t5" aria-label="Profile">
<div class="nav-11__dock-icon">
<svg viewBox="0 0 24 24"><path d="M20 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H8a4 4 0 00-4 4v2"/><circle cx="12" cy="7" r="4"/></svg>
</div>
<span class="nav-11__dock-label">Profile</span>
</label>
<div class="nav-11__dock-dot"></div>
</div>
</nav>
</div>
```
## CSS
```css
.nav-11,
.nav-11 *,
.nav-11 *::before,
.nav-11 *::after {
box-sizing: border-box;
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
}
.nav-11 ::selection {
background: #f43f5e;
color: #fff;
}
#nav-11-t1,
#nav-11-t2,
#nav-11-t3,
#nav-11-t4,
#nav-11-t5 {
display: none;
}
.nav-11 {
--bg: #0f0f13;
--surface: #18181f;
--surface2: #22222c;
--border: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
--text: #f5f5fa;
--muted: #71717a;
--accent: #f43f5e;
--cyan: #06b6d4;
--green: #10b981;
--amber: #f59e0b;
--purple: #8b5cf6;
font-family: 'Poppins',system-ui,sans-serif;
background: var(--bg);
min-height: 100vh;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
}
/* top bar */
.nav-11__topbar {
background: var(--surface);
border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
padding: 0 40px;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: space-between;
height: 60px;
}
.nav-11__logo {
font-size: 1.1rem;
font-weight: 600;
color: var(--text);
}
.nav-11__logo span {
color: var(--accent);
}
/* icon dock - bottom */
.nav-11__dock {
position: fixed;
bottom: 28px;
left: 50%;
transform: translateX(-50%);
background: rgba(24,24,31,.85);
backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
border: 1px solid var(--border);
border-radius: 24px;
padding: 10px 14px;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 6px;
box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
z-index: 100;
}
.nav-11__dock-item {
position: relative;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: center;
cursor: pointer;
user-select: none;
}
.nav-11__dock-item label {
cursor: pointer;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: center;
gap: 4px;
padding: 10px 14px;
border-radius: 16px;
transition: background .2s;
}
.nav-11__dock-item label:hover {
background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}
/* icon container */
.nav-11__dock-icon {
width: 28px;
height: 28px;
position: relative;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
}
.nav-11__dock-icon svg {
width: 22px;
height: 22px;
stroke: var(--muted);
fill: none;
stroke-width: 1.75;
transition: stroke .2s,transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.nav-11__dock-label {
font-size: .65rem;
font-weight: 600;
color: var(--muted);
letter-spacing: .04em;
transition: color .2s,transform .2s;
}
/* badge */
.nav-11__dock-badge {
position: absolute;
top: -3px;
right: -3px;
width: 16px;
height: 16px;
border-radius: 50%;
background: var(--accent);
color: #fff;
font-size: .55rem;
font-weight: 700;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
border: 2px solid var(--surface);
opacity: 0;
transform: scale(0);
transition: opacity .2s,transform .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
/* active indicator dot */
.nav-11__dock-dot {
position: absolute;
bottom: -6px;
left: 50%;
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0);
width: 4px;
height: 4px;
border-radius: 50%;
transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
/* checked states */
#nav-11-t1:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(1) label {
background: rgba(244,63,94,.1);
}
#nav-11-t1:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(1) .nav-11__dock-icon svg {
stroke: var(--accent);
transform: scale(1.15);
}
#nav-11-t1:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(1) .nav-11__dock-label {
color: var(--accent);
}
#nav-11-t1:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(1) .nav-11__dock-dot {
background: var(--accent);
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(2) label {
background: rgba(6,182,212,.1);
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(2) .nav-11__dock-icon svg {
stroke: var(--cyan);
transform: scale(1.15);
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(2) .nav-11__dock-label {
color: var(--cyan);
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(2) .nav-11__dock-dot {
background: var(--cyan);
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(2) .nav-11__dock-badge {
opacity: 1;
transform: scale(1);
}
#nav-11-t3:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(3) label {
background: rgba(16,185,129,.1);
}
#nav-11-t3:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(3) .nav-11__dock-icon svg {
stroke: var(--green);
transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-10deg);
}
#nav-11-t3:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(3) .nav-11__dock-label {
color: var(--green);
}
#nav-11-t3:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(3) .nav-11__dock-dot {
background: var(--green);
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
#nav-11-t4:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(4) label {
background: rgba(245,158,11,.1);
}
#nav-11-t4:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(4) .nav-11__dock-icon svg {
stroke: var(--amber);
transform: scale(1.15);
}
#nav-11-t4:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(4) .nav-11__dock-label {
color: var(--amber);
}
#nav-11-t4:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(4) .nav-11__dock-dot {
background: var(--amber);
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
#nav-11-t5:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(5) label {
background: rgba(139,92,246,.1);
}
#nav-11-t5:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(5) .nav-11__dock-icon svg {
stroke: var(--purple);
transform: scale(1.15);
}
#nav-11-t5:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(5) .nav-11__dock-label {
color: var(--purple);
}
#nav-11-t5:checked ~ .nav-11__dock .nav-11__dock-item:nth-child(5) .nav-11__dock-dot {
background: var(--purple);
transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}
/* content panels */
.nav-11__content {
flex: 1;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
padding: 60px 24px 140px;
text-align: center;
}
.nav-11__page {
display: none;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: center;
gap: 16px;
}
#nav-11-t1:checked ~ .nav-11__content .nav-11__page:nth-child(1) {
display: flex;
}
#nav-11-t2:checked ~ .nav-11__content .nav-11__page:nth-child(2) {
display: flex;
}
#nav-11-t3:checked ~ .nav-11__content .nav-11__page:nth-child(3) {
display: flex;
}
#nav-11-t4:checked ~ .nav-11__content .nav-11__page:nth-child(4) {
display: flex;
}
#nav-11-t5:checked ~ .nav-11__content .nav-11__page:nth-child(5) {
display: flex;
}
.nav-11__page-icon {
width: 72px;
height: 72px;
border-radius: 22px;
display: grid;
place-items: center;
margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.nav-11__page-icon svg {
width: 32px;
height: 32px;
fill: none;
stroke: currentColor;
stroke-width: 1.75;
}
.nav-11__page h2 {
font-size: 1.75rem;
font-weight: 600;
color: var(--text);
letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.nav-11__page p {
font-size: .9375rem;
color: var(--muted);
max-width: 380px;
line-height: 1.65;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
.nav-11__dock-icon svg,
.nav-11__dock-label,
.nav-11__dock-dot,
.nav-11__dock-badge {
transition: none;
}
}
```How this works
Navigation items use hidden radio inputs with `Make it yours
- Swap the inline SVG paths for any icon set (Heroicons, Phosphor, etc.). Change animation keyframes per item to customize per-icon behavior. Adjust `--active-color` to theme the entire active state. Move the nav to the top by switching `bottom: 0` to `top: 0`.
Gotchas — read before shipping
- Inline SVG `currentColor` inheritance requires the `<svg>` to not have explicit `fill`/`stroke` attributes on child paths — they must inherit from the parent element's `color` property.
Browser support
| Chrome | Safari | Firefox | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76+ | 9+ | 103+ | 76+ |
Floor set by backdrop-filter as this demo is written. The core technique itself goes back further — Chrome .