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The isometric perspective is a type of axonometric projection that represents three-dimensional objects in two dimensions. It harkens back to the days of early video games and is a fun way to create a unique visual effect on the web.

All you need to do is use transform with rotateX() and rotateY() to create the isometric effect. Using transform-style: preserve-3d ensures that the card maintains its 3D perspective. Moreover, you can add will-change: transform to optimize the card for animations.

You can also add a box-shadow to give the card a more realistic look. Finally, use transition to animate the card, creating a lift effect when the user hovers over it.

See the embedded CodePen

.isometric-card {
  transform: rotateX(51deg) rotateZ(43deg);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
  box-shadow: 1px 1px 0 1px #f9f9fb, -1px 0 28px 0 rgba(34, 33, 81, 0.01),
    28px 28px 28px 0 rgba(34, 33, 81, 0.25);
  transition: 0.4s ease-in-out transform, 0.3s ease-in-out box-shadow;
}

.isometric-card:hover {
  transform: translate3d(0px, -16px, 0px) rotateX(51deg) rotateZ(43deg);
  box-shadow: 1px 1px 0 1px #f9f9fb, -1px 0 28px 0 rgba(34, 33, 81, 0.01),
    54px 54px 28px -10px rgba(34, 33, 81, 0.15);
}

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