10 Striking 3D Website Examples (and How They’re Made)
April 07, 2026
Words by Jeff Cardello
Whether you code or not, there are now so many ways to get started with 3D in web design.
Flat design once dominated the web. Its standard grids of text and visuals certainly make it a practical and user-friendly approach, but web design can be so much more than a well-intentioned arrangement of columns and rows.
Adding 3D elements to your web design is a great way to create a memorable, interactive experience, and with modern no-code web design tools it’s now more accessible than ever before. We’ve pulled together some interesting 3D website examples to show how to apply the effect, and the different tools and techniques you can use to recreate it.
Using 3D on Your Website
Bringing together shape, form, and motion, 3D visuals stand out from the more static elements on screen. This juxtaposition creates a sense of hierarchy, capturing people’s attention and inviting them to interact.
3D features are a way to get people’s immediate focus, making them well-suited for:
- Hero sections
- Product showcases
- Setting scenes in narratives/storytelling
- Establishing mood or atmosphere
- Data visualizations and infographics
That isn’t to say that 2D isn’t still an effective way to design a website. But 3D features can add a bit of excitement that piques people’s curiosity and inspires them to go further.
It's worth noting that while 3D websites work well at fast internet speeds and on modern devices, they can be demanding on older hardware. Most 3D website examples don't go for full VR-like experiences. Instead, they use 3D visuals to highlight specific moments and make them memorable. Used selectively, 3D goes beyond the grid and creates experiences that feel genuinely immersive.
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Though most of the web fits within the tidy confines of two dimensions, 3D websites go beyond the grid, carving out immersive experiences that feel exciting and new.
Essential 3D Website Tools and Resources
There's no single way to bring 3D to the web. The right approach depends on what you're building, how much technical control you need, and how the finished result needs to fit into a real production environment.
For developers: JavaScript frameworks and WebGL
For those comfortable with code, frameworks like Three.js and Babylon.js handle the low-level complexity of 3D graphics - geometry, materials, lighting, and motion - through ready-made classes and functions. A-Frame offers another route, using HTML-like syntax with Three.js rendering behind the scenes, which lowers the barrier for developers already fluent in markup.
At the API level, WebGL gives you direct access to the browser's graphics pipeline. This route equals maximum control, but a steeper learning curve.
For designers: no-code 3D creation tools
You don't need to write a line of code to create compelling 3D visuals for the web. A few tools worth knowing:
- Spline: A browser-based 3D design tool with a familiar drag-and-drop interface. Build scenes, add interactions, and export or embed your creations. If you're working in Vev, the Spline component lets you bring Spline scenes directly into your canvas without any manual embed work.
- Womp: Accessible even for those with no 3D experience, Womp lets you create expressive 3D visuals through morphing, liquid-like shapes. A good starting point for designers experimenting with the format for the first time.
3D asset libraries
Building from scratch isn't always necessary. CGTrader, TurboSquid, and 3DExport offer extensive libraries of ready-made 3D models. Sketchfab goes a step further with an online editor that lets you adjust how models appear before downloading.
Most of these resources provide models in the .glb format — and Vev's 3D object component lets you import .glb files directly into your design, with built-in interaction options including drag and zoom. No additional development work required.
Creating depth without full 3D
Full 3D isn't always the right call. These techniques create a strong sense of depth and dimension while keeping things lighter:
- Parallax scrolling: Layering elements that move at different rates creates the impression of depth as users scroll, without the performance overhead of rendered 3D.
- Skeuomorphism: Drop shadows, highlights, and textures that replicate physical objects add dimension through visual cues rather than geometry.
- Faux dimensional scrolling: Combining layered elements, parallax, and subtle motion creates a convincing sense of 3D space without the complexity.
- Glassmorphism: Transparency, blur, and soft shadows that mimic frosted glass add visual depth while staying firmly in two dimensions.
From creation to production
Most 3D creation tools are built for crafting assets, not for publishing them as part of a live, performant web page. That's where the gap usually opens up: a beautifully built Spline scene or .glb model sits in a design file, waiting on a developer to integrate it.
Vev closes that gap. Whether you're importing a .glb file, embedding a Spline scene, or working with Vev's native Motion capabilities for WebGL-based animation, everything lives in the same environment where you design, build interactions, and publish directly into your existing CMS, without a separate handoff.
10 Stunning 3D Website Examples
Let’s step outside the two-dimensions of traditional design, showing you 3D website examples that experiment with depth and motion for user experiences that feel more immersive and alive.
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Chirpley
Chirpley is in the business of matching up brands with micro-influencers through the power of AI. It’s a specialized marketing niche, with a design that matches the uniqueness of their business.
A big part of their branding is a wide-eyed red bird. Rendered in 3D, it’s playfully stylized and detailed. Along with other 3D animations, it pops out throughout, striking a nice balance with the more technical information explaining how Chirpley’s services work.
We love seeing 3D website examples where the visuals and branding are seamlessly linked together. Chirpley has plenty of personality, while still communicating the value of what they do.
Montfort
Montfort works in the energy sector, with a gorgeous website that shows the connection between the energy we depend on and the natural world.
Beginning with mist-covered mountain tops, scrolling takes visitors on a flight-like journey. There’s a scene of a ship on the ocean. Another that zooms out on the globe. Each section covers an important part of the company, with visuals tying right into what’s being discussed.
While many 3D website examples just go for one type of effect in creating a sense of depth, Montfort uses a clever combination. 3D models, parallax animation, and scrollytelling text come together for a user experience that evokes the global scale of their company.
8bit.ai
With its expanse of dark silicon-like gray, starry particles, and electric wormholes, scrolling through 8bit.ai feels like exploring a colossal supercomputer. Its futuristic and hyperspace-themed design is the perfect backdrop for discussing their work in AI and cloud computing.
Peter Tarka
Peter Tarka specializes in three-dimensional illustrations that are full of intricate details, eye-pleasing colors, and shapes. He has worked for some big clients including Spotify, and Electronic Arts, and also did the animations for Uplinq.ai in our last example. This is a showcase full of wonderful digital art and illustrations, showing what’s possible using web development frameworks like Next.js and animation software Cinema 4D.
What’s great is that Peter doesn’t throw his artistic brilliance at you all at once. Hovering over each project square materializes a preview. These glimpses show off his work in a way that’s quick and immediate.
With a portfolio, it’s essential to show off your best work and for it to be consistent. Peter comes through with a fantastic gallery of projects, with each one capturing his talents and sense of imagination. If you’re an illustrator, UX designer, or in some other visually-driven field, Peter’s portfolio is one of the most artistic 3D website examples we’ve seen that you should check out.
David Whyte
While 3D website examples are often highly polished, it’s refreshing to see them used in ways that feel a bit less refined.
The website for David Whyte, a writer, poet, and short filmmaker, feels organic. One almost forgets that they’re looking at a computer screen, with visuals of a quaint countryside appearing like cut-outs in a diorama and liquid colors spreading into papery textures. It’s brilliant in taking the 2D medium of painting and turning it into a 3D digital experience.
Cartier Watches and Wonders
Moving through Cartier’s Watches and Wonders feels like wandering through the halls of a high-end gallery. Every 3D room is expertly staged, with each Cartier piece appearing as if it’s part of an installation.
While it’s artful and sophisticated, it’s also a subtle product showcase. Along the way visitors can rotate each piece of jewelry, and further take in their sparkle and luster.
Kriss AI
Kriss is an AI Chatbot designed for dentistry. It automates administrative tasks, responds to patient questions and keeps them better informed about treatment plans and procedures.
Visitors navigate through different rooms of a dental office, with each showing how Kriss helps out in these different situations. With clay-like textures and flowing camera movements, it feels warm and personal, emphasizing the connections between patients and health care providers.
Cat Genius
This is definitely one of the more imaginative and fun 3D website examples we’ve come across. Cat Genius an AR-inspired game from the pet food company Opti Life, puts you in control of Simba the cat, in finding a bowl of food. Along the way, you’re quizzed about cats, with each right answer bringing you closer to lunch. If you reach the end, you’re awarded a discount code.
We’re fans of brands who find creative ways in offering things like discount codes to their customers. Opti Life makes getting one an educational and entertaining experience.
SBS
Featuring a city of glowing purples, yellows, and blues, this immersive and interactive design for Sopra Banking Software feels like an opening to a sci-fi film. This visual aesthetic reflects so well the realm of finance and high-tech that they work within.
As you fly over the buildings you’re brought to different landmarks. Each of these points explains something related to banking and Sopra’s software. There’s a wealth of content, and this animated journey divides it up in a way that makes it easy to explore and experience.
D2's 30 Under 30
As touched upon, using 3D design features in your website doesn't have to be all-encompassing. Subtle three-dimensional elements can create as much of an impact. This example made in Vev by D2 for their 2022 30 Under 30 report opens with a 3D animated globe of images showcasing the nominees.
As well as including one of the most imaginative 3D image carousels we have ever seen, the inclusion of clickable hotspots on the photos involves users from the get-go. This interactive approach allows you to reveal more information about the nominees by clicking the hotspots, creating a sense of excitement and also steering clear of being too text heavy.
Want to build something like this?
Scroll-triggered animation, interactive models, immersive storytelling... all the 3D effects in these examples are all achievable in Vev without a developer handoff. Import your assets, add interactions, and publish directly into your CMS.
How to Add 3D to Your Website with Vev
Getting a 3D element into a design file is one thing. Getting it into a live, published web page—performant, responsive, and connected to your existing CMS—is usually where the process stalls. Vev handles the production side, so the gap between a 3D asset and a finished page closes without a developer handoff.
There are three paths depending on what you're starting with.
Import a 3D model with the 3D Object component
If you're working with assets from CGTrader, TurboSquid, Sketchfab, or any other library, Vev's 3D Object component lets you import .glb files directly onto your canvas.
From there:
- Position and scale the model within your layout
- Add interactions—drag to rotate, pinch to zoom, or trigger animations on scroll or click—directly in Vev's Interactions tab, no code required
- Combine with other page elements: text, video, CTAs—the 3D model sits within a fully editable page, not in isolation
This is the fastest route from asset to published page for teams working with existing 3D models.
Embed a Spline scene with the Spline component
If you're building 3D scenes in Spline, Vev's native Spline component lbrings them into your canvas without manual embed code or developer involvement.
Design the scene in Spline, pull it into Vev, and work with it alongside the rest of your page — adding surrounding content, interactions, and layout context in the same environment where you'll publish.
Use Vev Motion for native WebGL animation
For teams who want high-quality animated 3D visuals without working in a separate 3D tool, Vev's Motion capabilities offer WebGL-based animated elements built directly into the platform.
These aren't static decorative elements — they're performant, responsive, and configurable. Add them from the Vev canvas, adjust parameters to fit your design, and layer in interactions or scroll-triggered behaviour through Vev's Interactions tab.
Motion is particularly well suited to hero sections, campaign pages, and visual storytelling contexts where atmosphere and impact matter as much as content structure.
Keep 3D components consistent across your team
If you've built a 3D component, whether that's a product showcase, an animated hero, or a scroll-triggered scene, save it to your Vev Library. Team members can pull the approved version directly into their designs without rebuilding it or reinterpreting the brief. The component that goes live stays consistent with the one that was signed off.
Build 3D Web Experiences That Actually Ship
Inspiration is easy to find. The harder part is getting from a striking 3D reference to something published, performant, and consistent with your brand — without the process breaking down somewhere between the design file and the live page.
The examples in this article represent what's possible when 3D is treated as a deliberate design decision rather than a visual flourish. The depth, motion, and interactivity that make them memorable aren't the result of unusually large teams or unlimited development resource. They're the result of having the right tools connected in the right way.
Vev brings the creation, interaction, and publishing workflow into one environment — so 3D elements that would otherwise sit in a handoff queue go live as part of a finished, production-ready page.
If you're evaluating whether Vev fits how your team builds, a demo is the clearest way to find out. We'll show you the product in the context of your workflows — 3D, motion, interactions, publishing, and all.