A responsive page for [Bento Grid on Frontend Mentor]. This project demonstrates mastery of CSS Grid and Flexbox to create a visually appealing, card-based layout that adapts seamlessly across all device sizes.
- Solution URL: github.com/itsadnwn/bento-grid
- Live Site URL: itsadnwn-bento-grid.vercel.app
This project was built with:
- HTML5
- CSS3
- Flexbox
- CSS Grid
- Media Queries for responsive design
Working with grid-template-areas was truly transformative for my understanding of modern CSS layout techniques. This powerful feature allows developers to create sematic, readable grid definitions by assigning meaningful names to different sections of the layout.
The most fascinating aspect of this approach is how it enables responsive design transformations. By simply redefining the grid template areas at different breakpoints, I could reorganize the layout without touching a single line of HTML. The ability to move from a complex multi-column desktop layout to a streamlined single-column mobile layout by merely changing the sequence of named areas and the number of columns for the grid felt almost magical.
Through implementing object-fit: contain;, I was able to maintain the aspect ratio of images while ensuring they fit their allocated space. The choice of contain over cover was deliberate, as I wanted to prioritize the complete visibility of image content over filling the entire container space.
Beyond the basics of rows and columns, this project pushed me to understand CSS Grid as a complete layout system. I learned to work with grid gaps effectively, and understand how grid items can span multiple areas.
The project also taught me about the performance implications of different layout techniques. CSS Grid's ability to handle complex layouts without additional DOM manipulation or JavaScript calculations represents a significant advantage over older layout methods. Understanding when to use Grid vs Flexbox, and how to combine both techniques effectively, became as essential skill.
This project developed my ability to approach layout challenges creatively. When faced with design requirements that seemed difficult to implement, I learned to break down complex visual arrangements into systematic grid problems. The bento grid concept itself required thinking about layouts not as rigid structures but as flexible, adaptive systems that could maintain their essential character while transforming dramatically across different contexts.
This experience also reinforced the importance of testing and iteration in web development. What looked perfect on one device might reveal issues elsewhere, leading to a deeper appreciation for cross-browser testing and progressive enhancement strategies.
- Fully Responsive Design: Optimized layout that adapts to different screen sizes
- Modern CSS Techniques: Built using CSS Grid and Flexbox for robust layout control
- index.html: Main HTML markup and content structure
- styles.css: CSS styling with responsive design and interactive effects
- resources: Images and other assets
- Built with semantic HTML5 for accessibility
- CSS organized with custom properties for maintainability
- Mobile-first approach ensures optimal performance on all devices
- Tested across multiple browsers and device sizes