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Soft Gradient Editorial Hero - Minimalist Header

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Set a tone of modern sophistication and clarity with the Soft Gradient Editorial Hero. This widget is designed for brands that want to communicate innovation, sustainability, or high-end design without the clutter of heavy imagery. It draws inspiration from Swiss-style print posters, prioritizing whitespace, typography, and color theory.

The visual foundation is a CSS-based linear gradient that transitions smoothly from a warm cream (#f7f4e4) to a soft sage green (#cde5b8). This creates a calming, natural atmosphere perfect for eco-friendly brands, architectural firms, or design studios.

The layout is strictly grid-based but feels fluid. Key metadata (such as dates, partnerships, or credits) is positioned in the top-right corner, mimicking the technical specs often found on industrial design packaging. The primary headline anchors the design at the bottom-left with massive, responsive typography, ensuring your main message is the hero. Finally, a custom thin-line SVG arrow sits at the bottom-right, subtly guiding the user's eye downward to encourage scrolling.

Key Features:

  • CSS Linear Gradient: A lightweight, code-only background that loads instantly and scales perfectly to any screen size without pixelation.
  • Swiss-Style Layout: Features a decentralized layout (Top-Right / Bottom-Left) that creates dynamic tension and visual interest.
  • Scalable SVG Graphics: Includes a custom-coded, high-fidelity SVG arrow that remains razor-sharp on Retina and 4K displays.
  • Responsive Typography: The headline uses viewport units (vw) to ensure the text remains impactful and perfectly proportioned on both desktop and mobile.
  • Editorial Aesthetic: ideal for announcements, manifestos, or product launches where the message needs to take center stage.

How to use this widget

  • Change your content and adjust the styles to match your design
  • Click export and copy the code
  • Paste it on your web page by adding a code/html block in your website builder (e.g., Squarespace, WordPress, Webflow, Wix) and paste the code.

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