The word ‘Parallax’ has been derived from a Greek word ‘Parallaxis’, which means ‘alteration’. The parallax effect is an amazing effect in which different elements scroll along different lines on a website. It creates a fascinating faux-3D effect. This effect has been in use in web designing for quite some years now, but it is again being used a lot as it has again gained popularity. Some websites use this effect fully while others keep it to a minimal level, but it looks beautiful in both ways. It is a classy but tricky effect which when not used properly can result in a really messy and bad looking page. But parallax effect it used properly it can give a really rich and vibrant look to page; and make it look really impressive. So it is up to web designers as to how they will utilize it in an advantageous manner.

For a web designer it is really important to stay updated with all the latest trends and to know how to use them nicely.  We have a list of 30 Awesome Parallax Scrolling Design Examples for inspiration. All these designs were especially handpicked and are totally amazing. So check them out and get inspired!

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