How can I create a sliding image carousel with a similar effect as seen on Awwwards using Webflow?

To create a sliding image carousel similar to those on Awwwards in Webflow, you need to use the native Slider component and enhance it with smooth animations, hover effects, and custom ease timing to match the polished, modern look often seen on high-end portfolio sites.

1. Add the Webflow Slider Component

• Drag a Slider element from the Add panel into your page.
• Add Slides inside the Slider for each image you want in the carousel.
• Each Slide should contain a full-width image, either using an Image element or a Div with a background image.

2. Style the Slider for Fullscreen or Custom Layout

• Set the Slider wrapper to full width (Width: 100%) and optionally set a fixed height (e.g., 100vh for fullscreen).
• Set the Slides to Display: Flex, Justify: Center, and Align: Center to center your images.
• Make sure each Slide is Position: Relative and Overflow: Hidden.

3. Add Custom Transitions and Easing

• Select the Slider element and go to the Interactions panel.
• Under Page Trigger > Slider (Slider Change), create an animation.
• Add an Opacity fade and/or a transform move (X-axis shift) to make the images slide more naturally.
• Use Custom Ease like “Ease In Out Expo” to get a fluid motion (you may need to manually recreate this with Webflow’s custom easing options).

4. Add Hover Effects (Optional)

• You can add Divs inside each Slide with a hover animation, such as:
• Slight scale up (Scale: 1.05)
• Image filter changes (e.g., contrast or grayscale to full color)
• Use Interactions > Hover In/Out triggers to manage these effects smoothly.

5. Customize the Navigation Arrows or Pagination (Optional)

• Modify the default arrows:
• Set the arrow icons using SVGs or change their style manually.
• Add custom arrow elements outside the Slider and use interactions to trigger “Go to Next Slide” or “Go to Previous Slide”.
• You can also hide pagination or style it with minimal dots to match Awwwards-inspired layouts.

6. Make It Responsive

• Verify that the carousel scales correctly across breakpoints (desktop, tablet, mobile).
• Use % widths or VW units for images and ensure the container Stack layout adapts responsively.
• Hide hover effects or simplify interactions on mobile devices where hover isn’t available.

Summary

Use Webflow’s native Slider component, enhance it with custom animations, easing, and hover effects, and fine-tune the styles to replicate a smooth, Awwwards-style carousel. Custom transitions and thoughtful UI interaction are key to achieving this high-end feel.