This project is a creative animated deadline loader that visually represents time running out. It combines SVG illustrations, CSS animations, and JavaScript timing logic to show a progressing deadline bar. A character walks forward as time passes, flames ignite near the end, and the remaining days count down dynamically. The animation loops continuously to simulate repeated deadlines. Overall, the project turns a simple countdown into a storytelling-style visual animation.
HTML
<div id="deadline">
<svg id="line"></svg>
</div>The HTML provides the structural foundation for the entire animation. A single #deadline container centers the animation on the screen. Inside it, a detailed SVG illustration is embedded, containing all visual elements such as the progress bar, walking character, flames, and designer figure. SVG groups (<g>) are used to logically separate animation parts like fire, progress trail, death character, and designer.
Clip paths and masks control how the progress bar fills within complex shapes. Text below the SVG displays the remaining deadline days dynamically. No layout-heavy HTML is used, keeping everything animation-focused. External fonts are loaded for consistent typography. JavaScript and CSS are linked at the end to control behavior and visuals. Overall, HTML acts as a container for an animation-driven experience.
CSS
#progress-time-fill {
animation-name: progress-fill;
animation-timing-function: linear;
}The CSS handles almost all visual motion in this project. Keyframe animations move the progress bar smoothly from left to right, representing time passing. The walking character is animated using translation keyframes to move across the timeline. Arm and tool movements add realism through rotation animations. Flame elements flicker and appear only near the deadline using opacity-based keyframes.
Text masking animations create a color-changing countdown effect. CSS animation durations are dynamically adjusted by JavaScript to speed up actions as time runs out. Neon glow effects enhance the modern, dramatic look of the animation. The entire loader gently pulses to simulate an electronic display. Overall, CSS acts as the main animation engine.
JavaScript
timer(animationTime, days);The JavaScript controls the logic and timing behind the animation. It defines the total animation duration and the number of remaining days. A timer function calculates how long each “day” lasts within the animation timeline. As time progresses, the displayed day count decreases in real time. When the countdown reaches zero, it resets automatically for looping. JavaScript also dynamically changes animation speeds to make movements more frantic near the deadline.
The designer’s arm animation accelerates as pressure increases. Text masking effects are rebuilt dynamically for smooth transitions. A repeating interval restarts the entire sequence after completion. Overall, JavaScript synchronizes visual storytelling with time-based logic.
