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Gustavo Scarpim
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Layout Patterns - EN

Hello, my name is Gustavo Scarpim, and today I will talk a about Layout Patterns.

Post in PT-BR: https://dev.to/guscarpim/layout-patterns-pt-45c5


What are Layout Patterns?

Layout Patterns are best practices in design approaches used to organize elements in a user interface.

These patterns are excellent solutions in the field of web design, whether for websites, applications, or other digital products. They are fundamental standards to provide a consistent and intuitive experience for users.

Why use layout patterns?

Using a layout pattern in your project offers several benefits, such as:

Why Use

Using a layout pattern in your project offers several benefits, such as:

  • Visual Consistency
  • Usability
  • Design Efficiency
  • Adaptability
  • Accessibility
  • User Acceptance
  • Development Efficiency

Some Examples of Layout Patterns


Mostly Fluid

The Mostly Fluid layout provides a dynamic grid with ample margins, smoothly adapting to the screen's width. It allows a continuous response to size changes, ensuring a visually pleasing experience across various devices and resolutions.

Mostly Fluid

Example: https://layoutpatterns.netlify.app/


Collumn Drop

This layout involves multiple columns that stack as the screen width decreases, condensing into a single column on devices with limited space.
On desktop, it expands to occupy the full width of the available column.

Collumn Drop

Example: https://layoutpatterns.netlify.app/column-drop


Layout Shifter

The Layout Shifter adjusts in distinct ways on large, medium, and small screens. It is more complex to implement due to the need for a specific design for each screen size, ensuring a consistent and optimized experience across various resolutions.

Layout Shifter

Example: https://layoutpatterns.netlify.app/shifter


Off Canvas

The Off-Canvas Layout consists of columns that hide certain sections as the device width decreases, allowing the user to efficiently switch between these diverse sections.

Off Canvas

Example: https://layoutpatterns.netlify.app/off-canvas


Tiny Tweaks

The Tiny Tweaks layout is one of the simplest, making small adjustments to content and confining itself to a few elements in a single column. Its simplicity promotes a minimalist experience, ideal for emphasizing crucial information in a direct and effective manner.

Tiny Tweaks

Example: https://layoutpatterns.netlify.app/tiny-tweaks

GitHub repo: Design Patterns - https://github.com/GuScarpim/Layout-Patterns

Thank you for reading.
See you soon!

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