Hey there! I’m Praneeth Kawya — a Rive animation expert who works with developers all over the world on Flutter apps and interactive websites. If you’re building digital products and want to add smooth, engaging motion, Rive is seriously a game-changer.
Here are the top 5 ways I use Rive in real projects to make apps and websites look and feel amazing:
🔹 1. Interactive Loading Animations
Let’s be honest, loading screens are usually boring. But with Rive, I turn them into something users actually enjoy looking at. I use state machines to animate logos, progress indicators, or even characters that move while content loads.
✅ Works smoothly in Flutter
✅ Lightweight compared to GIFs or Lottie
✅ Super customizable
🔹 2. Button and Icon Microinteractions
Tapping a button or toggling a switch shouldn’t feel static. I use Rive to animate icons, transitions, and button feedback. Think bounce, morph, fade, and hover effects—all done without writing long lines of code.
👆 Flutter devs love this because the animations feel native and responsive.
🔹 3. Onboarding Screens That Actually Impress
First impressions matter. That’s why I use Rive to create onboarding screens with animations that move based on user input. The visuals react as users swipe, scroll, or tap—turning a basic intro into something memorable.
🔹 4. UI State Transitions (With Logic!)
Unlike static animations, Rive lets me build transitions that change based on app state. For example, I’ve done animations that switch when a user logs in, unlocks a new level, or receives a message. No need to rebuild animations in code—Rive handles the logic visually.
This works amazingly in Flutter, but it’s just as powerful for the web too.
🔹 5. Hero Animations on the Web
For websites, I use Rive to animate hero sections with elements that subtly move on hover, scroll, or mouse tracking. These effects are interactive and performance-friendly, and they help brands look polished and modern.
Bonus: clients love the smoothness, and it often becomes the “wow” factor of the site.
⚙️ Rive + Flutter = Magic
I export .riv
files and plug them into Flutter apps using the rive
package—it’s clean and efficient. Plus, no more frame-by-frame nonsense like in the old days!
And for web, I integrate .riv
files directly with JavaScript or simple embed codes. Works beautifully with modern frameworks.
💼 Want Rive Animations in Your Project?
Whether you’re building a mobile app, a SaaS dashboard, or a marketing website—I’ve got you covered. I specialize in remote freelance Rive animation projects.
📩 Contact me here or DM me @uianimation