Hey everyone, I hope everyone's doing well! The Vanishing Index, built entirely in Squarespace wi...

Hey everyone, I hope everyone's doing well! The Vanishing Index, built entirely in Squarespace wi...Hey everyone, I hope everyone's doing well! The Vanishing Index, built entirely in Squarespace wi...

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Umar Hayat

• 7h

Hey everyone, I hope everyone's doing well! The Vanishing Index, built entirely in Squarespace with no custom code, is my submission for the Squarespace Make It Real Challenge. A field guide to objects that are quietly disappearing, built entirely on Squarespace for the Make It Real Challenge. 📻

Phone boxes. Cassettes. Handwritten letters. Floppy disks. Catalogued the way naturalists catalogue endangered species.

THE TELEPHONE BOX: Extinct in the wild.

THE HANDWRITTEN LETTER: Critically endangered.

THE FLOPPY DISK: Last observed 2011.

Built from a blank page, no template, no custom code. Video hero, fade-in on scroll, tilted prints that straighten on hover. Restrained on purpose — it's a catalogue, not a showreel.

🔗 Live site: https://vanishing-index.squarespace.com/ 🔑 Password: demo2 📱 Social post: https://x.com/umarh20/status/2080258273178214415?s=20

Would love to hear your feedback on my work!

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Nihal Kapoor

• 7h

Really good aesthetic 🙌

Umar Hayat

• 6h

thank you!

Sonam Rai

• 1d

🔗 Website: https://paddlefish-guppy-74fx.squarespace.com

🔑 Password: SONAM

Project: A full stack developer portfolio built to showcase my projects — Rooh (a personal e-commerce concept using React.js, Tailwind CSS, and Java Spring Boot) and Arsivon Technology (an AI startup concept unifying multiple services into one architecture).

How I used Finish Layer:

Block Animation — "On Appear" reveal/slide animations on the hero heading and project images for a smooth entrance effect

Block Transform — subtle alternating rotation on project images for a dynamic, asymmetric layout

Font Upload — custom uploaded "Space Grotesk" font for all headings to give the site a unique, non-templated look

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Surjeet Singh

• 1d

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Shahriar Jubayer Eshat

• 1d

🏋️ PeakForm — Squarespace Make It Real Challenge Submission 🔗 Website: https://goose-flatworm-ert4.squarespace.com/ 🔐 Password: kkkk2222 LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/shahriar-jubayer-eshat_squarespace-makeitreal-finishlayer-activity-7485664224916983808-JSIZ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAEDPPUoBG3z4KcnKOMmrzFQ8nGtdxnlrDFA PeakForm is a modern gym and fitness membership platform designed to inspire people to build healthier lifestyles through an engaging and conversion-focused digital experience. The website allows visitors to explore membership options, discover fitness classes, schedule a gym tour, shop premium fitness merchandise, and connect with certified trainers—all within a clean, intuitive interface that encourages action. Using Squarespace's Finish Layer tools, I refined the overall layout, improved typography and spacing, strengthened the visual hierarchy, and created a polished, responsive experience across every device. I also incorporated custom content sections, bold full-width imagery, strategic calls-to-action, and a consistent design system to deliver a premium fitness brand experience from the first interaction to the final conversion.

Key Design Decisions: ★ Full-screen hero section with a bold, motivational message and clear call-to-action. ★ Clean, intuitive navigation for a seamless browsing experience. ★ Conversion-focused landing page highlighting memberships, amenities, classes, and personal training. ★ Dedicated fitness class schedule with instructor profiles and detailed program information. ★ Built-in gym tour booking form to encourage new member sign-ups. ★ Integrated online shop featuring branded fitness apparel and accessories. ★ Balanced typography, spacing, and visual hierarchy for maximum readability. ★ High-impact fitness imagery that reinforces the brand's energy and professionalism. ★ Fully responsive design optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

This project demonstrates how Squarespace can be transformed into a premium fitness and membership platform through thoughtful UX, modern visual design, and strategic conversion-focused layouts. It showcases the flexibility of the platform for gyms, fitness studios, and wellness brands looking to establish a strong online presence while driving memberships and product sales.

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