3D Transforms & Depth

Creating spatial depth through CSS 3D transforms. Adds dimensionality and visual hierarchy to UI elements.

Core Concepts

Perspective

Distance from viewer to z-plane. Lower values = more dramatic 3D effect.

.container {
  perspective: 800px;     /* Viewer 800px away */
  perspective-origin: 50% 50%; /* Looking at center */
}

Transform Style

Whether children exist in 3D space or flatten.