Build a 3D Ecommerce Landing Page with Next.js 14, GSAP, Three.js and Prismic - Full Course 2024

Introduction

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to build a dynamic 3D e-commerce landing page using Next.js 14, GSAP, Three.js, and Prismic. This step-by-step guide will help you create an animated product landing page for a fictional soda brand called Fizzi. By the end, you'll have a polished website that showcases your skills in modern web development.

Step 1: Setting Up Your Environment

• Install Node.js: Ensure you have Node.js installed on your machine.
• Create a Next.js Application:

  npx create-next-app@latest my-fizzi-app
  cd my-fizzi-app
  

• Install Required Packages:

  npm install prismic-reactjs @prismicio/client react-three-fiber gsap tailwindcss
  

Set Up Tailwind CSS

• Create a Tailwind configuration file:

  npx tailwindcss init -p
  

• Update tailwind.config.js to include paths to your template files.

Step 2: Connecting to Prismic

• Create a Prismic Account: Sign up at Prismic.
• Create a New Repository: Set up a new repository for your Fizzi project.
• Add a Custom Type: Define the structure of your content using Prismic's Slice Machine.

Step 3: Building the Hero Section

Create the Hero Component

• Structure your Hero component in the components directory.

Fetch Data from Prismic

• Use the Prismic API to retrieve data for your Hero section.
• Render the Hero:

  import { PrismicRichText } from '@prismicio/react';
  
  const Hero = ({ data }) => {
    return (
      <section>
        <PrismicRichText field={data.title} />
      </section>
    );
  };
  

Step 4: Styling with Tailwind CSS

• Apply Tailwind Classes: Use Tailwind CSS utility classes to style your components.
• Responsive Design: Ensure your design works well on multiple screen sizes.

Step 5: Implementing GSAP for Animation

• Install GSAP: If not already done, ensure GSAP is installed.
• Create Animation Timelines:

  import gsap from 'gsap';
  
  const animateHero = () => {
    gsap.from('.hero', { opacity: 0, duration: 1 });
  };
  

Use Scroll Trigger

• Implement GSAP ScrollTrigger for scroll-based animations.

Step 6: Introducing Three.js

• Set Up Three.js: Initialize Three.js within your project.
• Creating 3D Models: Import a floating 3D soda can model using react-three-fiber.
• Add Lighting and Shadows: Enhance your scene with appropriate lighting.

Step 7: Animating the 3D Model

• Animate the Soda Can:

  const animateCan = () => {
    gsap.to(canRef.current.rotation, { y: Math.PI * 2, duration: 2, repeat: -1 });
  };
  

• Create Bubble Effects: Simulate bubbles rising from the soda can using particle systems.

Step 8: Mobile Responsiveness

• Test on Mobile Devices: Ensure all components are responsive and functional on smaller screens.
• Adjust Animations: Modify animations to suit mobile interactions.

Step 9: Performance Optimization

• Optimize 3D Performance: Use techniques like level of detail (LOD) and mesh simplification.
• Implement a Loading Screen: Add a loading screen for better user experience during heavy resource loading.

Step 10: Final Touches

• Create Additional Components: Build a carousel for product images and add footer content.
• Fix Layout Issues: Ensure all sections are well-aligned and visually appealing.

Step 11: Deploy to GitHub and Vercel

• Push Code to GitHub:

  git init
  git add .
  git commit -m "Initial commit"
  git remote add origin <your-repo-url>
  git push -u origin master
  

• Deploy on Vercel: Log in to Vercel and link your GitHub repository for deployment.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've built and deployed a 3D e-commerce landing page using Next.js, GSAP, Three.js, and Prismic. This project not only showcases your technical skills but also enhances your portfolio. Consider expanding on this project by adding more features or refining the design. Happy coding!