How can I recreate the collage on the Webflow homepage with aligned rectangles, squares, background images, and hover animations?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To recreate the collage on the Webflow homepage with aligned rectangles, squares, background images, and hover animations, you can follow these steps:

  1. Start by creating a new project or open an existing project in Webflow.

  2. Add a new section to your page by clicking the "+" icon in the Navigator panel.

  3. Set the section's height to 100vh (viewport height) to make it full screen. You can do this by selecting the section and adjusting the height property in the Style panel.

  4. Add a new div block inside the section by clicking the "+" icon in the Navigator panel.

  5. Set the div block to have a height of 100% and position it absolutely within the section. You can do this by selecting the div block and adjusting the position property in the Style panel.

  6. Add a background image to the div block by selecting it and going to the Style panel. Use the background image property to upload or choose an existing image.

  7. Add a collection list to the div block by selecting it and going to the Add panel. Choose Collections and then Collection List.

  8. Connect the collection list to a CMS collection or create a new one by going to the Collections panel and clicking "Create new collection".

  9. Set the layout of the collection list to grid by selecting it and going to the Style panel. Adjust the grid options to determine the number of columns, rows, and gaps between items.

  10. Customize the styling of the collection items by selecting one and going to the Style panel. You can set the width, height, background color, and other properties to make them appear as rectangles or squares.

  11. Add hover animations to the collection items by selecting one and going to the Interactions panel. Use the "Hover" trigger to define the animation, such as changing the scale or opacity of the item.

  12. Duplicate the collection items to create more rectangles or squares aligned in the collage formation. You can do this by selecting one item, copying it, and then pasting it multiple times.

  13. Adjust the positioning of the items by selecting them and using the position properties in the Style panel. You can use values like top, left, right, and bottom to position them precisely.

  14. Repeat steps 6-13 to create multiple div blocks with background images and collection lists to achieve the desired collage effect.

  15. Finally, preview and test your collage by clicking the Preview button in the top-right corner of the Webflow Designer.

By following these steps, you can recreate the collage on the Webflow homepage with aligned rectangles, squares, background images, and hover animations.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I add hover animations in Webflow?
  2. Can I use my own images for the background of the collage in Webflow?
  3. Is it possible to create a responsive collage in Webflow?