diff --git a/Abstract-layout-template.md b/Abstract-layout-template.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d0d773d --- /dev/null +++ b/Abstract-layout-template.md @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ +# Abstract Layout Template +[Abstract Layout Overview](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wt-UzSd1XdbUucTjAh2dAMhuO1HyCAoj/view?usp=sharing) + +This document explains the abstract page layout shown in the image above. It focuses on how the template organizes content visually across common ecommerce and marketing pages. Use it as a blueprint to assemble consistent pages out of reusable blocks. + +**What This Is** +- A high-level wireframe that defines global page structure and interchangeable content sections. +- Optimized for storefronts and landing pages: home, collection/catalog, product highlights, ... . +- Modular: each section (“block”) can be turned on/off, reordered, or restyled. + +## Global Structure +- **Header**: logo, primary navigation, search, account, cart,... . Sticky on scroll with mobile menu. +- **Announcement/Utility bars**: optional top strips for promos, locale selector, alerts. +- **Breadcrumbs/Toolbar**: used on catalog pages for filters, sorting, and view toggles. +- **Footer**: links, legal, contact, newsletter, social — consistent across pages. + +## Core Sections (Blocks) +Each block uses a simple “media + content + actions” pattern and can be repeated. + +- **Hero / Banner** + - Large visual (image/video), headline, subcopy, primary/secondary CTAs. + - Variants: full-width, split (media/content), carousel. + +- **Feature Strip / Icons** + - 3–6 compact items highlighting USPs (e.g., Free shipping, Easy returns). + +- **Category Highlights** + - Grid of category cards: image + title + link. + - Common grids: 2×2, 3×2, masonry with one large feature tile. + +- **Product Collection Grid** + - Cards with image, title, price, rating, CTA. + - Supports badges, swatches, quick add. + +- **Promotional Bands** + - Full-width image or color background with concise copy and CTA. + - Ideal between content-heavy sections for visual rhythm. + +- **Brand Story / Editorial** + - Rich text + imagery; can use a split layout (media left/right). + +- **Social Proof** + - Testimonials, ratings, partner logos, trust badges. + +- **Newsletter / Lead Capture** + - Email field with consent text; can appear in hero, mid-page, or footer. + +- **Utility / Help** + - FAQs, shipping/returns info, contact cards. + +## Card System +- **Image Card**: square/portrait image, brief title, optional CTA. +- **Content Card**: headline, paragraph, list, icon; optional CTA. +- **Product Card**: image, title, price, rating, actions (view/add). +- Consistent spacing, radius, and hover affordances across all cards. + +## Responsive Layout +- **Grid behavior** + - Mobile: single column; vertical stacking; prominent CTAs. + - Tablet: 2 columns for cards and features. + - Desktop: 3–4 columns; full-bleed hero and bands. +- **Containers**: content-width container with generous gutters; promotional bands may be edge-to-edge. + +## Image Guidelines +- Use crisp, purposeful imagery; avoid text-heavy images. +- Provide alt text for accessibility and SEO. +- Suggested aspect ratios + - Hero/Banner: 16:9 or 21:9 (wide) + - Category Cards: 1:1 or 4:5 + - Product Cards: 3:4 or 1:1 + - Logos/Badges: auto-fit within a consistent bounding box +- Maintain consistent color treatment, border radius, and drop shadows. +- Compress assets; consider lazy-loading below-the-fold images. \ No newline at end of file