Pulsing Grid Motion
A synchronized grid that creates a sensation of breathing or swelling.
🧐 What do you see?▼
The entire grid appears to "breathe" or move towards you and then away. However, look closely: strict geometric boundaries ensure the squares never actually change position.
🧠 Why this works▼
The synchronous luminance change (the inner circles brighting and expanding) hacks your motion perception. Visual looming (something getting bigger/brighter) is a primitive cue for "approach". Your brain interprets the synchronized scaling as a global motion of the surface moving towards you.
🧪 Try variations▼
- Sync your breathing: Try to inhale as the grid expands. It creates a powerful visceral effect.
❓ FAQ▼
Is the background moving?
No, the gray background squares are perfectly static. Only the inner circles change size.