By Webflow.com : There was a time, not too long ago, when web design was a reflection of print. Columns and rows followed rigid lines, with content and images anchored to fixed spaces. But as tools like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript evolved, so did the possibilities of layout design. Here are 9 practices designers are using to create unique layouts and push design in new directions : 1. Add depth with a parallax effect Using parallax is a way to give a layout design depth. Layering graphics, images, and text while tying their movement to scroll position makes a layout more dynamic and interesting. The defining characteristic of this effect is moving what’s in the foreground faster than the background. In the example from Epicurrence (above), a creative non-conference with a focus on outdoor activities, they combine well-crafted illustrations with parallax. Notice how the background gets bigger or smaller depending on whic