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Smashing Animations Part 6: Magnificent SVGs with use and CSS Custom Properties

Yours truly over at the Smashing Magazine: “SVG is one of those web technologies that’s both elegant and, at times, infuriating. In this article, pioneering author and web designer Andy Clarke explains his technique for animating SVG elements that are hidden in the Shadow DOM.”

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November 13, 2025 • Andy Clarke • Animations • Development • Smashing Magazine

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