# Send Awwwards Design to your agent Hand the extracted package to your coding agent with a concrete install brief instead of figuring it out manually. ## Fast path - Download the package from Yavira. - Extract it into a folder your agent can access. - Paste one of the prompts below and point your agent at the extracted folder. ## Suggested prompts ### New install ```text I downloaded a skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder and install it by following the included instructions. Tell me what you changed and call out any manual steps you could not complete. ``` ### Upgrade existing ```text I downloaded an updated skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder, compare it with my current installation, and upgrade it while preserving any custom configuration unless the package docs explicitly say otherwise. Summarize what changed and any follow-up checks I should run. ``` ## Machine-readable fields ```json { "schemaVersion": "1.0", "item": { "slug": "awwwards-design", "name": "Awwwards Design", "source": "tencent", "type": "skill", "category": "内容创作", "sourceUrl": "https://clawhub.ai/mkhaytman87/awwwards-design", "canonicalUrl": "https://clawhub.ai/mkhaytman87/awwwards-design", "targetPlatform": "OpenClaw" }, "install": { "downloadUrl": "/downloads/awwwards-design", "sourceDownloadUrl": "https://wry-manatee-359.convex.site/api/v1/download?slug=awwwards-design", "sourcePlatform": "tencent", "targetPlatform": "OpenClaw", "packageFormat": "ZIP package", "primaryDoc": "SKILL.md", "includedAssets": [ "SKILL.md", "SNIPPETS.md", "TYPOGRAPHY.md" ], "downloadMode": "redirect", "sourceHealth": { "source": "tencent", "slug": "awwwards-design", "status": "healthy", "reason": "direct_download_ok", "recommendedAction": "download", "checkedAt": "2026-04-29T03:31:04.753Z", "expiresAt": "2026-05-06T03:31:04.753Z", "httpStatus": 200, "finalUrl": "https://wry-manatee-359.convex.site/api/v1/download?slug=awwwards-design", "contentType": "application/zip", "probeMethod": "head", "details": { "probeUrl": "https://wry-manatee-359.convex.site/api/v1/download?slug=awwwards-design", "contentDisposition": "attachment; filename=\"awwwards-design-1.0.0.zip\"", "redirectLocation": null, "bodySnippet": null, "slug": "awwwards-design" }, "scope": "item", "summary": "Item download looks usable.", "detail": "Yavira can redirect you to the upstream package for this item.", "primaryActionLabel": "Download for OpenClaw", "primaryActionHref": "/downloads/awwwards-design" }, "validation": { "installChecklist": [ "Use the Yavira download entry.", "Review SKILL.md after the package is downloaded.", "Confirm the extracted package contains the expected setup assets." ], "postInstallChecks": [ "Confirm the extracted package includes the expected docs or setup files.", "Validate the skill or prompts are available in your target agent workspace.", "Capture any manual follow-up steps the agent could not complete." ] } }, "links": { "detailUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/awwwards-design", "downloadUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/downloads/awwwards-design", "agentUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/awwwards-design/agent", "manifestUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/awwwards-design/agent.json", "briefUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/awwwards-design/agent.md" } } ``` ## Documentation ### Awwwards-Level Web Design This skill guides creation of truly exceptional websites—the kind that win awards, get shared, and make people stop scrolling. These aren't just good websites; they're experiences. ### Philosophy: What Makes a Site Unforgettable Award-winning sites share common traits that separate them from the millions of forgettable pages: ### 1. Intentional Storytelling Every scroll, every click, every hover tells part of a story. The site guides users through a narrative, not just a collection of sections. Content reveals progressively, creating anticipation and reward. ### 2. Choreographed Motion Animations aren't decoration—they're communication. Each movement has purpose: guiding attention, providing feedback, creating continuity, or building emotional resonance. The timing, easing, and sequencing are meticulously orchestrated. ### 3. Sensory Richness These sites engage multiple senses. Custom cursors create tactile feedback. Sound design (when appropriate) adds depth. Textures, gradients, and lighting effects create atmosphere. The experience feels physical despite being digital. ### 4. Technical Craftsmanship Smooth 60fps animations. Fast load times despite rich visuals. Graceful degradation on slower devices. The engineering is invisible but essential. ### 5. Breaking Conventions Intentionally Award-winning sites know the rules well enough to break them deliberately. Unconventional layouts, unexpected interactions, rule-breaking typography—but always in service of the experience, never random. ### The Awwwards Evaluation Criteria Sites are judged on four dimensions: Design (8.5+ for SOTD): Visual aesthetics, composition, color, typography, imagery Usability (8.5+ for SOTD): Navigation, accessibility, responsiveness, intuitive UX Creativity (8.5+ for SOTD): Innovation, uniqueness, memorable moments Content (8.5+ for SOTD): Quality, storytelling, relevance, engagement To win Site of the Day, you need excellence across ALL four. A beautiful site with poor usability won't win. ### 1. Scroll-Triggered Animations The foundation of immersive web experiences. Elements animate in response to scroll position, creating a sense of discovery. Key Patterns: Reveal on Enter: Elements fade/slide/scale into view as they enter the viewport Scrubbed Animations: Animation progress tied directly to scroll position (not just triggered) Parallax Layers: Background and foreground elements move at different speeds, creating depth Horizontal Scroll Sections: Vertical scrolling translates to horizontal movement Pinned Sections: Elements stay fixed while content scrolls through them Implementation Stack: Primary: GSAP + ScrollTrigger (industry standard) Smooth Scrolling: Lenis or GSAP ScrollSmoother React: Framer Motion + useScroll hook Code Pattern (GSAP): gsap.registerPlugin(ScrollTrigger); // Basic reveal gsap.from(".reveal-element", { opacity: 0, y: 100, duration: 1, ease: "power3.out", scrollTrigger: { trigger: ".reveal-element", start: "top 80%", end: "top 20%", toggleActions: "play none none reverse" } }); // Scrubbed animation (tied to scroll position) gsap.to(".parallax-bg", { y: -200, ease: "none", scrollTrigger: { trigger: ".parallax-section", start: "top bottom", end: "bottom top", scrub: true } }); ### 2. Text Splitting & Typography Animation Award-winning sites treat text as a design element, not just content. Individual characters, words, and lines become animatable units. Key Patterns: Character-by-character reveals: Letters animate in sequentially Word stagger: Words cascade in with varying delays Line-by-line reveals: Each line slides or fades independently Scramble/decode effects: Text appears to decode or unscramble Kinetic typography: Text that moves, rotates, or transforms with scroll/interaction Implementation: GSAP SplitText (premium but powerful) SplitType (free alternative) Splitting.js (lightweight) Code Pattern: // Using SplitType + GSAP const text = new SplitType('.hero-title', { types: 'chars, words' }); gsap.from(text.chars, { opacity: 0, y: 50, rotateX: -90, stagger: 0.02, duration: 0.8, ease: "back.out(1.7)" }); Typography Choices for Impact: Display fonts with character: Neue Machina, Monument Extended, PP Mori, Clash Display, Satoshi Variable fonts for animation: Weight, width, and slant can animate smoothly Extreme sizes: Hero text at 15-25vw creates immediate impact Mixed weights and sizes within a single headline ### 3. Micro-Interactions & Hover States The details that create delight. Every interactive element should respond to user input in satisfying ways. Key Patterns: Magnetic buttons: Elements that pull toward the cursor Reveal on hover: Hidden content or effects that appear on interaction Morphing shapes: Elements that transform shape on hover Ripple effects: Click feedback that radiates from touch point State machines: Complex multi-state animations (idle → hover → active → complete) Implementation: Rive (for complex state-based animations) Lottie (After Effects → web) GSAP (programmatic control) CSS transitions (simple states) Code Pattern (Magnetic Effect): const magneticElements = document.querySelectorAll('.magnetic'); magneticElements.forEach(el => { el.addEventListener('mousemove', (e) => { const rect = el.getBoundingClientRect(); const x = e.clientX - rect.left - rect.width / 2; const y = e.clientY - rect.top - rect.height / 2; gsap.to(el, { x: x * 0.3, y: y * 0.3, duration: 0.3, ease: "power2.out" }); }); el.addEventListener('mouseleave', () => { gsap.to(el, { x: 0, y: 0, duration: 0.5, ease: "elastic.out(1, 0.3)" }); }); }); ### 4. Page Transitions Seamless transitions between pages create a native-app feel and maintain immersion. Key Patterns: Crossfade with motion: Old page fades while new slides in Shared element transitions: Images or elements morph between pages Wipe/reveal transitions: Content sweeps across screen Zoom transitions: Click target expands to fill screen Overlay transitions: Colored layer sweeps over before revealing new content Implementation: Barba.js + GSAP (multi-page sites) Next.js + Framer Motion (React apps) Astro + View Transitions API (modern approach) ### 5. Custom Cursors Replace the default cursor with something that reinforces the brand and adds interactivity. Key Patterns: Follower cursor: A shape that follows with slight lag (lerping) Context-aware cursor: Changes based on what it's hovering Magnetic cursor: Snaps to interactive elements Blob cursor: Morphing organic shape Text cursor: Words that follow the pointer Trail effects: Multiple elements following in sequence Code Pattern: const cursor = document.querySelector('.cursor'); let mouseX = 0, mouseY = 0; let cursorX = 0, cursorY = 0; document.addEventListener('mousemove', (e) => { mouseX = e.clientX; mouseY = e.clientY; }); // Smooth following with lerp function animate() { cursorX += (mouseX - cursorX) * 0.1; cursorY += (mouseY - cursorY) * 0.1; cursor.style.transform = \`translate(${cursorX}px, ${cursorY}px)\`; requestAnimationFrame(animate); } animate(); // Context changes document.querySelectorAll('a, button').forEach(el => { el.addEventListener('mouseenter', () => cursor.classList.add('cursor--hover')); el.addEventListener('mouseleave', () => cursor.classList.remove('cursor--hover')); }); ### 6. Easing & Timing The secret sauce. Proper easing transforms mechanical movement into organic motion. Essential Easing Functions: power2.out / power3.out — Natural deceleration (most common) power2.inOut — Smooth acceleration and deceleration back.out(1.7) — Slight overshoot, then settle (playful) elastic.out(1, 0.3) — Bouncy, energetic expo.out — Dramatic fast-start, slow-end circ.out — Quick initial movement Timing Principles: Stagger delays: 0.02-0.05s between sequential elements Hover transitions: 0.2-0.4s (fast enough to feel responsive) Page transitions: 0.6-1.2s (long enough to appreciate, not too slow) Scroll animations: Duration tied to scroll distance, or 0.8-1.5s for triggered The Golden Rule: Fast in, slow out. Most movements should decelerate into their final position. ### Gradients & Color Mesh Gradients: Complex multi-point gradients that feel organic background: radial-gradient(at 40% 20%, hsla(28,100%,74%,1) 0px, transparent 50%), radial-gradient(at 80% 0%, hsla(189,100%,56%,1) 0px, transparent 50%), radial-gradient(at 0% 50%, hsla(355,85%,93%,1) 0px, transparent 50%); Animated Gradients: Shifting colors that create movement @keyframes gradient-shift { 0% { background-position: 0% 50%; } 50% { background-position: 100% 50%; } 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; } } .animated-gradient { background: linear-gradient(-45deg, #ee7752, #e73c7e, #23a6d5, #23d5ab); background-size: 400% 400%; animation: gradient-shift 15s ease infinite; } ### Texture & Depth Grain/Noise Overlays: Add organic texture .grain::after { content: ''; position: fixed; inset: 0; background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); opacity: 0.03; pointer-events: none; z-index: 9999; } Glassmorphism: Frosted glass effects .glass { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); border-radius: 16px; } Shadows for Depth: Layered, soft shadows .elevated { box-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.02), 0 2px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.02), 0 4px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.02), 0 8px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.02), 0 16px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.02); } ### Layout Breaking Overlapping Elements: Break the grid intentionally Diagonal/Angular Sections: Clip-path for non-rectangular sections Asymmetric Compositions: Deliberate imbalance creates tension Full-bleed Media: Images/video that escape containers Mixed Grid Systems: Combine different column structures ### 3D & WebGL For truly next-level sites, 3D elements create unforgettable experiences. Implementation Stack: Three.js — Full 3D engine React Three Fiber — Three.js in React Spline — No-code 3D design tool Lottie 3D — Lightweight 3D animations Common Patterns: 3D product viewers with orbit controls Particle systems responding to scroll/mouse Shader effects (distortion, ripple, noise) 3D text and typography Environment scenes with camera movement Performance Note: 3D is expensive. Use sparingly, optimize aggressively, and always provide fallbacks. ### Performance Targets First Contentful Paint: < 1.5s Largest Contentful Paint: < 2.5s Total Blocking Time: < 200ms Animation frame rate: Consistent 60fps ### Optimization Strategies Lazy load below-fold content Preload critical assets Use will-change sparingly and correctly Debounce scroll handlers Use requestAnimationFrame for JS animations Prefer CSS transforms over layout-triggering properties Compress and optimize all media ### Accessibility Award-winning sites must be usable by everyone: Respect prefers-reduced-motion Maintain keyboard navigation Ensure sufficient color contrast Provide text alternatives for visual content Test with screen readers @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; } } ### Implementation Checklist Before considering a site "award-worthy," verify: ### Animation Scroll-triggered reveals with staggered timing Smooth scroll (Lenis or equivalent) Custom easing on all animations Page/section transitions Hover states on all interactive elements Loading animation/sequence ### Visual Distinctive typography (not Inter/Roboto) Custom cursor (if appropriate) Texture/grain overlay Considered color palette with intention Atmospheric backgrounds (gradients, effects) Consistent visual language throughout ### Technical 60fps animation performance Mobile responsive with adapted interactions Reduced motion support Fast initial load No layout shift during load ### Content Clear narrative/story structure Purposeful content hierarchy Engaging copywriting High-quality imagery/media ### Reference Sites Study these for inspiration (search on Awwwards): Immersive storytelling: Apple product pages, Stripe Creative agency: Resn, Active Theory, Locomotive Portfolio: Bruno Simon, Aristide Benoist, Dennis Snellenberg Product: Linear, Vercel, Raycast Editorial: The Pudding, NYT Interactives ### When NOT to Use This Approach Award-winning design isn't always appropriate: E-commerce with conversion goals: Simplicity often wins Information-heavy sites: Clarity over creativity Accessibility-first contexts: Heavy animation can be exclusionary Limited budget/timeline: This takes significant time to execute well Use these techniques when the goal is to create a memorable brand experience, showcase creative work, or make a statement. For utility-focused sites, the standard frontend-design skill may be more appropriate. Remember: Award-winning sites aren't just technically impressive—they're emotionally resonant. Every animation, every interaction, every visual choice should serve the story you're telling. Technical skill without creative vision produces impressive-but-forgettable work. The goal is to make someone feel something. ## Trust - Source: tencent - Verification: Indexed source record - Publisher: mkhaytman87 - Version: 1.0.0 ## Source health - Status: healthy - Item download looks usable. - Yavira can redirect you to the upstream package for this item. - Health scope: item - Reason: direct_download_ok - Checked at: 2026-04-29T03:31:04.753Z - Expires at: 2026-05-06T03:31:04.753Z - Recommended action: Download for OpenClaw ## Links - [Detail page](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/awwwards-design) - [Send to Agent page](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/awwwards-design/agent) - [JSON manifest](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/awwwards-design/agent.json) - [Markdown brief](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/awwwards-design/agent.md) - [Download page](https://openagent3.xyz/downloads/awwwards-design)