Orbit: A CSS framework for Radial UI Design

Web design has traditionally been dominated by grid and linear layouts, influencing how we navigate digital interfaces. But what if we could move beyond these conventions to something more dynamic, fluid, and visually engaging? Enter Orbit—a CSS framework designed to make radial user interfaces as easy to create as traditional web layouts.

Whether you're designing circular navigation menus, radial dashboards, or futuristic data visualizations, Orbit makes the process easy with CSS-based utilities that manage positioning, alignment, and responsiveness without needing complex JavaScript calculations.

Introducing Orbit:

Orbit is a lightweight, easy-to-use CSS framework designed for building circular and radial interfaces without relying on JavaScript-heavy solutions. Instead of manually positioning elements with trigonometric calculations, Orbit provides a simple class-based system to create structured and aesthetic radial designs.

Key Features

• Predefined CSS Classes: Quickly generate orbits, arrange elements along a path, and control spacing with simple class names.

• No JavaScript Required: Unlike traditional radial layouts that rely on JS for calculations, Orbit is CSS-first, with optional JavaScript utilities for added interactivity.

• Highly Customizable: Modify spacing, alignment, rotation, and shapes to fit your design needs.

• Framework-Agnostic: Works alongside other CSS frameworks, so you can integrate it into existing projects without conflict.

Real-World use cases

Orbit isn’t just a design experiment—it’s a practical tool for real-world applications. Some of the best use cases include:

• Smartwatch Interfaces: Circular screens need layouts that align with their form factor.

• Media Controls & Dials: Radial progress bars and menu selections are perfect for interactive elements.

• Game HUDs & UI Elements: Many modern games use circular health bars and ability wheels.

• Scientific & Data Visualizations: Radial charts and molecular diagrams can be effortlessly crafted with Orbit.

Stay in Orbit:

Check out Orbit on GitHub, experiment with the documentation, and start designing stunning circular interfaces today!