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Type Collage Hero

An experimental hero section exploring typography as the primary visual element. Mixing fonts, sizes, and orientations.

Date August 2024
Stack
HTMLCSSVariable Fonts
Type Collage Hero

Typography as Image

This project challenges the convention that images must be photographs or illustrations. Here, the letters themselves are the art. By treating text as texture and shape, we created a compelling visual hierarchy without a single traditional image.

Composition

The layout uses a free-form “collage” style, where elements overlap and rotate. This requires precise CSS positioning and a deep understanding of how different typefaces interact with each other.

Design Elements

  • Variable Fonts: utilizing the latest font technology to animate weight and width smoothly.
  • Mix-and-Match: Combining serif, sans-serif, and display fonts to create eclectic energy.
  • CSS Blend Modes: Using mix-blend-mode to create interesting color interactions between overlapping text layers.
Type Collage Hero screen 2
Type Collage Hero screen 3

Project Highlights

  • Performance score of 95+
  • Fully responsive design
  • SEO optimized structure