Playground Part I

Understanding the box model

In this video, I walk you through the fundamentals of building websites using the box model and Webflow.

We cover how elements are structured within boxes, akin to the auto layout feature in Figma, and how you can utilize Webflow's components to stack and style these elements effectively. In this video, I demonstrated the foundational approach to website building using the box model, which is essential for modern web design. We began by setting up a new page in Webflow, aptly named "Playground," to serve as our testing ground for various elements like headings, paragraphs, quotes, and buttons. By leveraging Webflow's style classes and properties, we ensured a consistent design, applying our preferred fonts and colors across the entire site. Additionally, we explored the importance of spacing and alignment to create a visually appealing layout. This practical guide will enable you to seamlessly transition from designing in Figma to building responsive websites in Webflow.

Summary

1. Introduction to Website Building: I start by explaining the basics of how websites are structured using the box model, which is integral to modern web design.
2. Auto Layout Recap: We briefly revisit the concept of auto layout from Figma, highlighting its similarity to the box model in web development.
3. Creating a Playground Page: I demonstrate how to set up a new page in Webflow, called "Playground," to test and style different elements.
4. Adding Core Elements: The video shows how to add various elements like headings, paragraphs, quotes, and buttons using Webflow's intuitive interface.
5. Styling with Webflow: I cover how to apply consistent styles across the site by setting global properties for fonts and colors.
6. Utilizing Style Classes: We explore how to use style classes to manage the appearance of different elements efficiently.
7. Adjusting Spacing and Alignment: Emphasis is placed on the importance of spacing and alignment to ensure a clean and organized layout.
8. Customizing Components: The video includes a detailed walkthrough of customizing individual components to match your design specifications.
9. Saving and Reusing Styles: I explain how to save styles as swatches in Webflow for easy reuse, ensuring consistency throughout your project.
10. Conclusion and Next Steps: Finally, I summarize the key points and encourage viewers to practice these techniques to enhance their web design skills.