Adding Depth to Websites

An interesting way to make your website stand out is to add depth to it. It makes your site look distinct and unique while adding interest and excitement. This article, "Creating Depth in Web Design: 5 Design Tricks," shares some great tips:





1. Realistic Interfaces:
Making buttons look 3D with shadows and gradients is pretty common, but it works well. It can make your site feel more interactive and always looks sleek.

2. Wrappings & Ribbons:
Making ribbons or bars that actually wrap around behind the web page add space and depth to the page. It can look nice and add emphasis in areas where you want them.

3. Perspective:
Just like in drawing class, perspective is the classic way to add depth. Adding perspective can make your web page feel like its actually in an 3D environment.

4. Breaking the Grid:
Breaking out of your grid and allowing your design elements to overlap is an easy way to add depth with only basic flat objects.

5. Playing with Shadows:
Shadows are a simple way to show depth, but can be played with in all sorts of creative ways. Warping shadows being straight objects is a great way to make your elements feel 3D without having to change them.