How to Elevate Your Website with Squarespace's Image Shapes

If you’ve been looking for a way to make your website stand out and grab your visitors' attention - Squarespace's image shapes feature might just be what you need. With the recent launch of the fluid engine editor, Squarespace has introduced a grid system that allows you to drag and drop items, making it incredibly fun to play around with. In this blog post, we'll explore the possibilities of image shapes and how they can easily elevate your website.

To begin experimenting with image shapes, you'll need to enter edit mode on your Squarespace website. Once you're there, scroll down to the image block you want to enhance. Click on the image and then select the pencil tool, followed by the design option. Within the design settings, you'll find three different options: "Fit," "Full," and "Shape."

The "Fit" option adapts the full image aspect ratio to the image block, but it doesn't fill the entire block. On the other hand, the "Full" option adapts the image to the block's aspect ratio. However, the most exciting part is the "Shape" option, where you can select a variety of fun shapes for your image.

Clicking into the "Shape" option reveals three different aspect ratios: square, vertical, and landscape. Each aspect ratio offers a selection of cool and unique shapes that can make your images stand out. Feel free to resize and manipulate the blocks to achieve the desired appearance on your website.

If you prefer to start from scratch, you can add a new section and select a blank section. This provides a creative canvas to showcase your image shapes. By duplicating and grouping image blocks, you can experiment with different combinations and create visually appealing sections on your website.

Once you've added the image blocks, you can populate them with your desired images from the asset library. By default, the images will be set to "Fit," meaning they will adapt to the block's aspect ratio. However, you can click on an image block, go to the design settings, and select "Full" to make the image adapt to the block's aspect ratio.

Now comes the fun part—adding the image shapes. You can choose different aspect ratios for each image block and experiment with various shapes. This is where your creativity can shine as you layer and arrange the blocks to create captivating visuals.

Consider incorporating other blocks, such as the scrolling block, which works particularly well with image shapes. You can drag the scrolling block to the end, make it large, and add waves or other decorative elements to enhance the overall aesthetic. Additionally, try layering text behind some of the images for a playful and dynamic effect.

Once you've explored and found a style that resonates with your vision, simply save your changes. Remember that when building or modifying a section within the fluid engine editor, it's essential to switch to mobile view and ensure everything looks and functions seamlessly on smaller screens as well.

Now, you have a captivating section on your website featuring dynamic image shapes. This simple but effective technique can elevate your website's visual appeal and make it more engaging for your visitors.

If you enjoyed this tutorial and would like to see more, make sure to subscribe and leave a comment suggesting what you'd like to learn next. Squarespace's image shapes offer endless creative possibilities, so go ahead and unleash your imagination to transform your website into a visually stunning online experience.