Best Examples, Tutorials, And Brief History

BlogByDesignrfixFebruary 1, 2019May 28, 2019

Have you ever heard of HTML5?

Maybe, maybe not.

Even if you haven’t, you’ve probably heard of HTML as it is the language that every single web page across the internet uses.

HTML as we have known it works with CSS, Java, Flash, and many other web languages to create dynamic content that we see on the user side.

A Brief History of HTML

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HTML4, or HTML as you likely know it, was originally brought to the web over 20 years ago back in 1997. Kids have been born and reached adulthood in less time than HTML has been around. That’s a pretty impressive lifespan for anything that is tech-related.

In the early 2000s, XHTML was brought into the fold, but development didn’t stop there as it never does in tech. Instead, other platforms were created and then embedded into HTML pages.

Platforms like Flash and Java created opportunities for videos and other dynamic imagery to be placed on websites, and so plugins came to pass.

The downside of plugins is that they use so much power and memory to load. This creates lag time and ends up eating up your battery life.

Tech marched forward like it tends to do, and bam, HTML5 was developed.

Why HTLM5?

The short of it is that HTML has a lot of flaws that seem to keep adding up as time goes on and other progress is made.

HTML5 has been built with specific principles with the express purpose of improving over HTML as it currently stands.

The principles:

Don’t depend on plugins.
Replace scripts with markups.
Availability is across all device platforms.
Public development is mandatory.

HTML5 intends to fix the biggest problems with HTML, which mean faster loading times, less bandwidth, and better battery life on your mobile device.

What Makes HTML5 Great?

One of the best things about HTML5 being implemented more widely is that this language has been purposely designed to work precisely the way HTML should have worked from the beginning.

It runs animations, apps, music, movies, and can also be used in building applications that will function correctly in your browser.

HTML5 is also not a proprietary software or language, meaning that you can use it however and whenever you want.

As a bonus, HTML5 works on a universal platform which means that it will absolutely work on any device that you’re using. For the first time, it doesn’t matter if you’re running an Apple or Android device because it will still work.

The only caveat is that your device needs to support HTML5, and as newer tech continues to roll out, eventually everything will support HTML5.

So, What Does It Do?

HTML5 is a thing of wonder. You can use it to write applications that will continue to work even if you’re not connected to the web.

Have you seen that dinosaur on Google’s Chrome browser when you’re not connected? Did you ever wonder how it could still work and play the game?

The answer is HTML5.

Consider the fact that HTML5 is going to continue to evolve because that’s what tech does, so even if it is never truly finished, the features that take advantage of the way HTML5 works can all be used now so long as your browser supports it.

Pretty nifty, huh?

Tools Needed for Creating HTML5 Websites

This one is pretty easy, depending on your experience or willingness to learn. One of the best tools out there for writing an HTML5 website is Adobe’s Dreamweaver.

If you’re a web developer or a web designer, which can be pretty interchangeable these days, you’re going to love HTML5, if you haven’t used it already.

HTML5 makes designing websites so much easier for you and still gives you that polished and professional look you’re seeking.

How Does HTML5 Apply to Logos?

The answer is really simple.

HTML5 logos can be animated without needing a plugin. Some logos are developed on the Flash platform just because it makes a much cleaner video logo that adds a professional touch.

Instead, you can use SVG or scalable vector graphics that are directly embedded into HTML5 to create a more dynamic presentation of your logo.

CSS graphics can also be inserted directly into HTML5 for similar effects.

Here are some examples of some of the HTML5 logos.

Carbon

The Carbon logo is somewhat complex when you really take it apart. The logo was customized in every way from the size to the speed of animation. It is made to continuously loop and was built in CSS.

Because HTML5 is an opensource language, you can actually pull apart this logo and customize it yourself if you were so inclined.

Binary Lab

Binary Lab’s logo is more complicated than many of its counterparts. It appears to have numbers floating up from a beaker or flask. The animation in this logo relies on CSS and JavaScript to carry out the way it works.

The coding here is exquisite, and you can actually take a look at it, too, if you wanted to. Since it’s opensource, you can study it and attempt to change it, as well.

Monster Energy

Monster Energy uses SVG and CSS to create the animations you’ll find in their logo. It is all time-controlled with the images fading at regular intervals.

Like the others, this is built on an opensource platform, so you can see what lies behind the curtain. If you wanted to know the code behind it, you can even study it and replicate it yourself.

Subvisual

This animated logo works in two different areas – the “S” as well as the logo text. It is built using CSS and JavaScript to create the animation.

Again – opensource coding lies behind this neat logo.

Take a look at the code if you want and learn a few new tricks for yourself.

Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch logo is built using CSS and SVG. It matches the brand well and is well-suited for Nintendo’s line of products.

Would you believe it if you were to hear that the coding for this is available, too? Well, it is, thanks to the opensource platform.

The Logo Factory

The Logo Factory has several different logos on their site to show what they can do. One of their examples is one that says Buy4Babes, and it is written for HTML5.

All we can say is thank you, opensource community!

Google

Do you recall how Google is forever changing their main page logo depending on holidays, memorials, or celebrations?

They do it with CSS, SVG, and HTML5.

This one makes sense to have available in an opensource format because Google takes on so many contributions from outside users.

Telos Clothing

Telos clothing also uses HTML5 language in their animated logo. Take a peek and you’ll see that their words kind of appear out of nowhere.

Simple, yet elegant, you can recreate this one, too, if you were up to doing so.

HTML5 Tutorials

Don’t worry if you feel like taking on HTML5 seems a bit daunting. There are plenty of tutorials available online to help you learn how to do it.

Over on Cloudinary, you’ll also find an online tutorial on how to work with HTML5 to create animations. They also give an explanation on CSS3 and JavaScript about how they work with HTML5 to create and design the sites or logos that you’d be trying to make.

Udemy also has an animation tutorial to begin teaching you how to use CSS3 to create dynamic websites that are much more engaging to the consumer. You can even learn how to create a site from scratch via one of their courses.

If you’re more on the beginner side, you can even head over to Mozilla’s animation developer to have them walk you through basic animation, controlling your animation, and working with it beyond just the starter steps.

Also, if you’re starting to dive into the world of HTML5, you’ll want to become acquainted with SVG as well. There is a great tutorial on w3schools.com that you can go through to learn more about SVG and how it works.

Alternatively, there are also plenty of companies that will do it for you. Telerik is just one of many that work with HTML5 and would be able to give you what you’re looking for.

Other Places You’ll Find HTML5

You’ll also come across HTML5 animations when you stumble upon pages that are incomplete. Instead of the 404 error, you could have a floating animation take the place instead.

If you’re in the middle of building a website, you might also consider creating an HTML5 “under construction” page that is both engaging and memorable for your potential customers.

Incore is another site that has embraced HTML5 and actually conducted a study on Fortune 500 companies that have also chosen to use HTML5, too.

Twitter is another company that has rolled out an HTML5 platform for their popular website and has chosen to take advantage of the technology. This means that Apple users will be able to enjoy Twitter, too.

Hop on over toDesign Crazed for even more information on HTML5 that includes login form templates among other things. You’ll also find more inspiration from their examples of logo designs that are used by modern companies

HTML5 Technology is Here to Stay

Take the time to learn how to use HTML5 and add style elements you didn’t think you could before now. There are so many different shapes and animations that you can create via CSS3 and SVG.

Explore your options in free web apps, additional utilities, and opensource code that is available all over the internet.

Check out Source Forge for even more downloads available for CSS3 and SVG services that you can use as needed. You’ll find options for JavaScript options, too.

Using the utilities that you find and download, you’ll create websites and logos that are entirely different from anybody else.

Yes, you can use these utilities to build one-of-a-kind animated HTML5 logos, but you don’t need to stop there. You can create entire websites that reflect your brand’s creativity and personality.

Plus, you don’t need any extra support if you do it this way either.

No Support Needed

It is no secret that HTML has had its issues, especially with plugins that have traditionally been required to run dynamic content.

Thanks to HTML5 this is no longer an issue.

Websites that have been developed using HTLM5 do not need Flash support. In fact, many browsers do support HTML5, so it shouldn’t be a problem, and you’ll likely never notice that it’s even working in the background.

Powerful tools are at play with HTML5, so take advantage of it when you design your logo, and you’ll be better able to keep up with the ever competitive marketplace.