PlayfulKinetic typography where letters jump, drop, and rotate on cursor proximity.

TypographyHero sectionGame UIChildren's site
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Add to your project

One command adds this component to your project.

1

Run the following command. New project? Run npx shadcn@latest init first to set up Tailwind and path aliases.

npx shadcn@latest add @aicanvas/playful
2

For dark mode, add the dark class to your <html> element:

Optional
<html class="dark">
3

This component uses Science Gothic. Add it to your project:

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<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Science+Gothic:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">

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About Playful

Playful is kinetic typography that makes letters jump, drop, and rotate as your cursor approaches each one, like the headline is sneezing or hopping out of the way. Motion drives the per-letter physics and the staggered randomness so the effect feels organic rather than mechanical. It is the right pick for children-focused sites, game-UI headlines, festival posters, and any moment where typography should feel like a character with its own mood.

Built with

MotionTailwind CSS

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