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ToolSep 2024

Bento Grid Layout Builder

Drag-and-drop tool for creating asymmetric bento-style grid layouts

Tools

React, react-dnd, CSS Grid

Type

Tool

Bento Grid Layout Builder

Concept

A visual editor for designing bento grid layouts popular in modern web design. Generates clean CSS Grid code that can be exported.

Process

Implemented using react-dnd for drag interactions and CSS Grid for layout. Items can span multiple rows/columns, and the grid auto-adjusts. Exports to Tailwind or vanilla CSS.

Gallery

Bento Grid Layout Builder - Image 1

Learnings

  • CSS Grid's auto-placement algorithm handles most edge cases elegantly
  • Constraint-based resizing is more intuitive than free-form for users
  • Mobile responsiveness requires separate layout definitions

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