Gradients became a trend because they’re easier than good layouts. A loud gradient fills the scre...

Gradients became a trend because they’re easier than good layouts. A loud gradient fills the scre...Gradients became a trend because they’re easier than good layouts. A loud gradient fills the scre...

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Stephen Akinrele

• Jan 16

Gradients became a trend because they’re easier than good layouts.

A loud gradient fills the screen, but it also fills the gaps where clarity should’ve lived.

Good layouts survive silence. Most gradients can’t.

Waris Hussain

pro

• 1d

Day 1: Layout Lab

I started noticing how often I was falling back on the same layout ideas, so this series is my way of pushing past that and exploring new directions more intentionally. Every layout in this series has to meet a simple standard: - support a real business outcome - stay WCAG compliant (AA) - doesn’t drag down performance

->Today’s concept: Parallax Scrolling Cards with Highlight Text

Good fit for: showcasing benefits, featured projects, social proof, or any content that needs more visual emphasis

Figma layout layoutdesign

David Lovenburg

pro

• 1d

Web Design Webflow Development portfolioglowup

Took some time this past weekend to make some additions to my portfolio site Two changes: Added eyebrow text to sit above my heading (a sneaky H1 for SEO), and social proof below the buttons to nudge visitors into booking a call or seeing my work Which one looks better?