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  • Top 5 Ways I Use Rive in Flutter and Web Projects

    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

  • Why I Chose Rive for Animating UI, Apps & Games

    Hey there! I’m Praneeth Kawya, a Rive animation expert. If you’ve stumbled onto this blog, chances are you’re either curious about what Rive is, looking to hire a Rive animator (👋), or just trying to level up your UI game.

    So let me tell you why I’m all-in on Rive—and why it might just be the animation tool you didn’t know you needed.

    🔄 Rive = Real-Time Magic

    Rive isn’t like your typical timeline-based animation tool. It lets me build interactive animations that respond to user actions—live. No need for complex code. Just logic and motion working beautifully together. This is huge if you’re designing for apps, games, or web.

    🚀 Works Everywhere

    Whether you’re building with Flutter, Unity, Unreal Engine, or just good old web tech, Rive animations plug right in. I’ve worked on mobile apps, websites, and even game UIs using Rive—and every time, it adds that “wow” moment for users.

    🎮 Yes, Even for Games

    Most people think of Rive for app UIs—but I use it for game animations too. Menus, HUDs, loading screens—you name it. It’s lightweight and way easier to iterate on than traditional game engines’ animation tools.

    🤝 I Work Remotely with Devs Around the World

    I’ve collaborated with Flutter devs in Canada, Unreal devs in Europe, and web agencies in Asia. Remote and freelance Rive animation work is what I do. If you’re a dev or product owner looking to add life to your app—reach out. I’ve probably done exactly what you need.


    👇 Let’s Work Together

    I’m always looking for exciting new projects. Whether you’re building a mobile app, a landing page, or a game UI, I can help you bring it to life with clean, interactive animation.

    📩 Contact me here or DM me on Instagram @uianimation