{"id":425,"date":"2024-01-01T16:43:21","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T16:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maurodimarino.it\/portfolio\/lab-go\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T09:55:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T09:55:59","slug":"lab-go","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/www.maurodimarino.it\/en\/portfolio\/lab-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Lab GO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pixel-perfect development from Figma design for a leading Phygital brand. Custom WordPress architecture with native Gutenberg modules, advanced CSS animations, and international readiness for major events and global bands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Client: Lab Go<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 2020 in Northern Italy, Lab Go is a pioneer in the &#8220;phygital&#8221; experience. They digitize physical products to protect brands from counterfeiting and connect them with authentic customers. 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The integration was optimized to ensure it didn&#8217;t negatively impact page loading performance (Core Web Vitals).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CSS &amp; HTML Animations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The &#8220;phygital&#8221; experience needed to be palpable. I implemented custom CSS and HTML animations to bring interface elements to life. Micro-interactions and smooth transitions accompany the user during scrolling, making navigation immersive and aligned with the brand&#8217;s technological identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Authentic Blog Section<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The blog is far from standard. Following the graphic drafts, I developed a unique archive and Single Post template. 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Each module was coded to respect brand guidelines, offering editorial flexibility without breaking the layout. Dynamics with Slick.js To present case studies and partners engagingly, I integrated Slick.js. I created fluid, touch-friendly carousels that allow elegant navigation through visual content. The integration was optimized to ensure it didn&#8217;t negatively impact page loading performance (Core Web Vitals). CSS &amp; HTML Animations The &#8220;phygital&#8221; experience needed to be palpable. I implemented custom CSS and HTML animations to bring interface elements to life. Micro-interactions and smooth transitions accompany the user during scrolling, making navigation immersive and aligned with the brand&#8217;s technological identity. Authentic Blog Section The blog is far from standard. Following the graphic drafts, I developed a unique archive and Single Post template. 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