Inject a dose of brutalist energy into your layout with the Diagonal Clip-Path Reveal widget. Standard rectangular grids are functional but often forgettable. This widget disrupts the norm by using aggressive diagonal masking and high-contrast transitions to create a layout that feels edgy, modern, and distinct. It is designed for brands that aren't afraid to be bold—think sports performance wear, streetwear labels, or disruptive tech startups.
The interaction logic is built on the CSS `clip-path` property. In its resting state, the cards present a unified, stylized front. Upon hovering, the clip-path animates, slicing across the screen to reveal the full-color image and hidden details underneath. This creates a sharp, kinetic movement that feels like a sword cut or a fast shutter mechanism. It effectively draws the eye and demands interaction. Beyond its visual appeal, the structure is solid, providing ample room for headlines and short descriptive copy, ensuring that the style never compromises the readability or SEO value of your content.
Bring this layout to life on your website in just a few clicks.
Edit Diagonal Clip-Path Reveal visually using the native Squarespace extension
First, ensure you have connected your website to the native Redesignee extension. Once connected, you have two easy ways to build:
Native Block: Simply add the native Redesignee Widget Block directly from the fluid engine editor menu inside Squarespace.
Manual Markdown: Add a standard Markdown Block, paste your widget’s code snippet, and the Redesignee floating "Customize" button will automatically appear right over the block.
Both methods let you tweak settings, copy items, and design visually in real time. Saving your changes syncs the updates instantly to your live page.
See Squarespace installation guide
Connect natively via Gutenberg or Elementor
Make sure you have the free Redesignee WordPress Plugin installed. To drop the Diagonal Clip-Path Reveal into Elementor, simply drag and drop the Redesignee widget from your sidebar. If you are using the Gutenberg Block Editor, click the " + " icon and select the Redesignee Block. Launch the Cloud Library directly inside your workspace, choose your customized template, and import it with a single click. It automatically inherits your theme fonts and styles!
WordPress plugin installation guide
Quick copy-and-paste for custom setups
If you are using Webflow, Shopify, Wix, or a custom HTML site, click the "Export Widget" button on this page and ensure the platform selector is set to "HTML". Click "Copy" to copy the clean, un-nested source code snippet directly to your clipboard. Paste this code into any HTML component, Code Block, or Embed tool inside your website builder. All styles, animations, and scripts are self-contained and ready to run.
This Diagonal Clip-Path Reveal widget is optimized and categorized inside the following layout packs:
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