Interactive SaaS Onboarding Flow

Build a stunning SaaS onboarding experience with Lovable that captivates new users:

Onboarding Flow (5-7 Steps)

Step 1: Welcome & Value Proposition

• Hero animation: Smooth fade-in with subtle parallax effect
• Headline: "[Your SaaS] makes [user goal] effortless"
• Sub-headline: 3 key benefits with icons
• CTA: Large "Get Started" button with micro-interaction
• Skip option: Subtle "Skip tour" link

Step 2: Account Setup

• Animated form: Fields slide in sequentially
• Real-time validation: Green checkmarks appear as user types
• Social login options: Google, GitHub with branded buttons
• Progress indicator: Animated progress bar at top (20% complete)

Step 3: Personalization

• Card selection UI: User selects their role/use-case with hover effects
• Options: 4-6 beautifully illustrated cards with icons
• Multi-select if needed: Pills with smooth add/remove animations
• AI-powered suggestions: Optional smart recommendations

Step 4: Team Setup (Optional)

• Invite teammates: Clean input with + button, chips for each invite
• Avatar placeholders: Colorful generated avatars
• Skip option: "I'll do this later" - saves progress

Step 5: Workspace Customization

• Name your workspace: Large, friendly input field
• Upload logo: Drag-and-drop zone with preview
• Choose theme: Light/Dark toggle with instant preview
• Emoji picker: Fun workspace icon selector

Step 6: Integration Setup

• Popular integrations: Grid of beautifully designed integration cards
• One-click connect: OAuth flows for Slack, Google Drive, etc.
• Skip button: "Set up later"

Step 7: Success & Next Steps

• Confetti animation: Celebratory moment
• Completion message: "You're all set! 🎉"
• Quick actions: 3 cards suggesting first tasks
• Video tutorial: Optional "Watch 2-min tour" embedded player
• CTA: "Go to Dashboard" button

Visual Design Requirements

Animations & Micro-interactions

• Smooth page transitions (slide, fade combinations)
• Button hover effects (lift, glow, scale)
• Input focus states with subtle border animations
• Success checkmarks with bounce effect
• Progress bar fills smoothly
• Confetti or sparkles on completion
• Loading states with skeleton screens

Color & Branding

• Primary brand color used consistently
• Gradient accents on key CTAs
• Soft shadows for depth
• High contrast for accessibility
• Consistent spacing and rhythm

Typography

• Large, friendly headlines (32-48px)
• Easy-to-read body text (16-18px)
• Clear hierarchy throughout
• Variable fonts for smooth scaling

Components

• shadcn/ui for all form elements
• Framer Motion for animations
• Lucide React for icons
• Progress indicator component
• Toast notifications for feedback

Functionality Requirements

State Management

• Multi-step form with validation
• Progress persists across page refreshes
• Users can go back to edit previous steps
• Auto-save draft progress
• Exit modal if user tries to leave

Data Collection

• User profile (name, email, avatar)
• Role/use-case selection
• Workspace name and settings
• Team invitations (emails)
• Integration preferences
• Marketing consent (GDPR compliant)

Backend Integration

• Supabase Auth for user creation
• Store onboarding progress in database
• Send welcome email after completion
• Create default workspace/project
• Track onboarding analytics events

Responsive Design

• Mobile-first approach
• Touch-friendly on tablets
• Optimized for desktop (centered, max-width)
• Keyboard navigation support

User Experience Details

Delight Moments

• Welcome animation on first step
• Checkmarks animate in on validation success
• Progress bar celebrates milestones
• Encouraging copy: "Great choice!", "Almost there!"
• Confetti on completion
• Smooth transitions throughout

Performance

• Fast loading times (<2s)
• Optimistic UI updates
• Preload next step content
• Image optimization

Accessibility

• ARIA labels on all interactive elements
• Keyboard navigation
• Screen reader friendly
• High contrast mode support
• Focus indicators

Generate a complete, production-ready onboarding flow that makes users excited to use your product!