Horizontal layouts are a bold deviation from traditional vertical scrolling, offering a fresh and dynamic user experience.
When executed thoughtfully, this design approach not only captures attention but also enhances storytelling and navigation.
In this article, we explore ten award-winning horizontal design websites crafted by the world’s most creative designers.
Each site exemplifies how horizontal layouts can transform web design into an engaging visual journey while maintaining seamless functionality.
1. NAVA PRESS
By Mine Studio from Italy.
About:
We create prestigious and at the same time sustainable projects
Credits:
onofrio napolitano, empi
Tags:
Design Agencies Business 404 pages Contentful Cookie message Creative Menu Header Design Horizontal Layout Interactive Design Interactive header Intro animation Text animation Transitions Typography Angular Google Font API GSAP Animation Next.js Node.js Open Graph Prismic PWA React Three.js Typescript Vercel Webpack
2. DAYLIGHT
By Basement Studio from Argentina.
About:
Daylight Computer (DC1) is a new kind of calm computer, designed for deep work and health.
Tags:
E-Commerce Products Promotional Animation on scroll Clean Header Design Horizontal Layout Icons Interactive animation Interactive header Minimal Vertical Menu GSAP Animation Next.js Node.js Open Graph PWA React Shopify Tailwind CSS Vercel Webpack
3. Gravity
By Psychoactive Studios from New Zealand.
About:
Based in Auckland, New Zealand, we help big businesses discover, develop, and launch incredible products. On Time. On Budget. On Brief. Let’s launch.
Tags:
Design Agencies Beauty Services Animation on scroll Clean Custom cursor Dark Footer Design Horizontal Layout Interactive animation Interactive Design Intro animation Landing Page Minimal Core.js GSAP Animation jQuery Lenis Lottie Open Graph Three.js Webflow
4. BTO Vip Sports Experiences
By Dgrees from Spain.
About:
Be The One offers custom-made and specially designed VIP trips and experiences for the most demanding and sophisticated fans.
Tags:
Services Events Sports Animation on scroll Contentful Cookie message Horizontal Layout Intro animation Landing Page Photo & Video Typography GSAP Animation jQuery Lenis MySQL PHP PWA Three.js WooCommerce WPML
5. FlySociety
By Mubien from Spain.
About:
FlySociety is a premium private jet charter service. The website enhances this experience with horizontal sliders, logotype scaling, and smooth text and image reveal animations.
Credits:
CSS_killer, Workshop Built
Tags:
Business Services 404 pages About Page Contact Page Cookie message Creative Menu Horizontal Layout Interactive Design Intro animation Text animation Transitions Typography GSAP Animation Lenis MySQL Nginx Open Graph PHP PWA Wordpress WPML
6. EMMA IS SOCIAL
By Dash Digital from South Africa.
About:
Digital Marketing strategy, content, copy, visuals, projection and growth to a brand using social media as the marker
Credits:
SALT AND PEPPER
Tags:
Design Agencies 404 pages Animation on scroll Black and White Clean Cookie message Fullscreen Horizontal Layout Intro animation Minimal Typography Angular GSAP Animation Locomotive Scroll Next.js Node.js Open Graph Prismic PWA React Typescript Webpack
7. BLOB MIXER
By 14islands from Sweden.
About:
A toy for creating your own 3D art, view it in VR, download, and share with friends.
Tags:
Art & Illustration Games & Entertainment 360 3D 404 pages Animation on scroll Colorful Fullscreen Horizontal Layout Interactive animation Interactive Design Interactive header Intro animation Microinteractions Angular Netlify Open Graph PWA Three.js Typescript
8. POLYGON DESIGN
By ED. from Australia.
About:
A 3D rendering company based in Canberra, Australia
Tags:
Design Agencies 3D Clean Horizontal Layout Interactive animation Interactive Design Intro animation Minimal Angular Core.js jQuery Open Graph PHP Swiper.js Typescript Wordpress
9. ROOT FOOD
By ET Studio from Italy.
About:
Giulio Urbani presents rootfood a personalized nutritional advisor and private chef service.
Credits:
Elettra Zuanazzi, Tomas Baruffaldi, Francesco Prisco
Tags:
Food & Drink Hotel / Restaurant Clean Colorful Cookie message Creative Menu Custom cursor Gallery Horizontal Layout Interactive Design Intro animation Minimal Typography Unusual Navigation Angular Core.js GSAP Animation Node.js Nuxt.js Open Graph Prismic PWA Typescript Vue.js Webpack
10. ATEN7
By Immersive Garden from France.
About:
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the mysterious Toom Archives, a unique immersive experience unraveling the captivating world of Aten7.
Tags:
Games & Entertainment 3D 404 pages Animation on scroll Creative Menu Custom cursor Horizontal Layout Interactive animation Interactive Design Interactive header Intro animation Sound-Audio Storytelling Typography Unusual Navigation Angular GSAP Animation Node.js Nuxt.js Open Graph PWA Three.js Typescript Vercel Vue.js
