Layout Patterns

Common layout patterns, UI patterns, and responsive techniques.

Overview

Proven layout patterns for common UI needs.

Key Concepts

• Card Layout — Content cards
• Media Object — Image with text
• Sticky Footer — Footer at bottom
• Split Screen — Two-column layout
• Featured Section — Hero with content

Code Examples

/* Card layout */
.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.card-image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.card-content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

/* Media object */
.media {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.media-image {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.media-content {
  flex: 1;
}

/* Sticky footer */
.page {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.page-content {
  flex: 1;
}

/* Split screen */
.split-screen {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .split-screen {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.split-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 4rem;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: white;
}

.split-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 4rem;
}

/* Featured section */
.featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4rem;
}

.featured-image {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.featured-content {
  max-width: 500px;
}

/* Pricing table */
.pricing {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.pricing-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
}

.pricing-card.featured {
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Testimonial */
.testimonial {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: #f9f9f9;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

Practice

Build a landing page using multiple layout patterns.