Websites are always evolving and new designs are coming up all the time. Company’s come up with some of the most interesting designs that really wow their audience. These designs challenge the norm and show what websites are capable of that most have never realized before.
Websites built on WordPress, one of the most popular sources, have so much similarity that many are under the impression that nothing original or outstanding can come from it. The good news for WordPress website users is that WordPress is capable of more than you think. Here is a look at some amazing websites that you would have never guessed came from WordPress design.
Stupid Studios
One example of a WordPress website that is pushing the boundaries is by the Danish design and branding agency, Stupid Studios. It’s not only visually exciting but it is extremely creative and interactive. While at first you may think the website is a standard yet beautiful design, keep looking to see how intelligent it truly is.
It has a traditional portfolio site effect combined with a layered slider to make it unique in its effect as a branding tool. Browse through the main slider by clicking and dragging to see case studies. The combination of effects is what makes this website really stand out, along with the large typography to attract the viewer instantly.
A Waste-Less Journey – AO.com
Another site that is impressing browsers with their design and navigation is AO.com, the Waste-Less Journey page. They’ve incorporated horizontal scrolling, a popular trend in website design that is tricky to make effective.
The site offers grocery shopping tips to help prevent food waste by following a shopping cart through a store until checkout with tips offered up along the way. It was made on a custom WordPress theme proving that WordPress isn’t limiting website design like many believed previously.
I Shot Him
A website that has taken WordPress to a new realm of creativity is I Shot Him, a fun site that functions for a good cause. It has recently merged with Cultivated Wit but the original site is something worth talking about.
They use a bold header image to attract visitors and then the portfolio of work is off to the side. The site uses a custom theme and incorporates bold typographical choices and personal copywriting. The small details like hover text that reveals motivational mottos are what makes this site really stand out.
Invisible Children
A website that not only works for a good cause but offers brilliant content and effects is Invisible Children. The website features a full-screen background video, large buttons, a hover on scroll “donate” button and a masonry-style blog. They’ve managed to take a very serious topic and create an appealing website with the information that makes the viewer want to stay awhile to learn more. The use of WordPress is very impressive and helps this site to effectively display the information.
These four websites are really taking WordPress and proving that there are no limitations. Take a look at their sites to feel inspired by the limitless options you could have with your site.
