In my React project, I am looking to enhance the user experience by adding an interactive element to the collapsed sidebar menu. My goal is to have the logo at the top of the sidebar transform into a basic hamburger menu when hovered over, and then revert back to the original logo when the mouse leaves the sidebar.
Although I have access to a designer who could create an animated asset like a GIF, I am unsure of how to implement it effectively in this context.
My experience with web animation is limited, but I believe that using CSS animations would be the most suitable approach for creating the desired transformation. However, I lack the necessary skills to do this myself, and it may be out of the designer's scope as well.
I envision the logo transitioning smoothly from its original form: https://i.sstatic.net/Bsqx9.png To a simple hamburger icon: https://i.sstatic.net/ivRYk.png
- Is it feasible to achieve this effect in React using a GIF or other animation formats?
- If CSS animations are the preferred method, what steps should I take to convert the logo to CSS?
Edit: To clarify, I am seeking a seamless transition between the two states, which is why I am particularly interested in utilizing CSS animations.