NEOL develops CuGlide™, a copper-based lubricant technology that reduces wear between metal parts.
I recently designed their website. The hero was the hardest part: two gears in contact, with a thin copper film where they meet. That's why I built it in 3D instead of generating it: AI video can't give that level of control and precision.
While working on the homepage for Halfspace, a website design and SEO agency, I explored two different hero visuals for the same headline and layout. Same message, same structure, just a different visual metaphor and mood.
Option 1 - Rocket Launch. Bold, literal, and energetic, visually reinforcing the "launch your business" message with motion and fire.
Option 2 - Glass Cube. Abstract, sleek, and premium, giving a more refined, tech-forward feel without relying on a literal metaphor.
Would love your honest UX/UI take, which direction feels more impactful, memorable, and aligned with a web design/SEO brand, and why?