Vanta

Why did we build this project?

When we set out to learn Webflow, we didn’t want to start with random templates or beginner tutorials. We wanted to go deep and understand how top-tier agencies structure their builds—how they name things, organize components, implement animations, and most importantly, how they scale. So we picked a real-world client project developed by the elite Webflow agency 8020 and decided to rebuild it from scratch. This wasn’t just about recreating a design. This was about learning to think like a professional Webflow developer.

‍

2. How We Approached the Build

We approached this project the same way we’d approach a real client build—with structure, precision, and a learning-first mindset. Here's how we tackled each part:

✅ A Scalable Foundation with “Client-First”

We built the project using Finsweet’s Client-First framework, exactly how modern Webflow agencies structure their work. It helped us organize classes, structure sections logically, and keep everything scalable—ready for collaboration or handoff, just like in a real client project.

🧭 Navigation & Mega Menu: Real Challenges, Real Wins

The Vanta site features a custom mega menu with animated hover states. We reverse-engineered the logic, inspected how the original team approached interactions, and rebuilt it from scratch—step by step.
It was tough, but it taught us how to approach complex navigation in a clean, scalable way. We’re now confident we can build advanced menus for any client need.

⚙️ CMS: From Confused to Confident

We had never worked with Webflow CMS before this. So we dove deep—studying how others used it, watching tutorials, and testing dynamic content setups ourselves.
By the end, we had a solid understanding of how to build and connect CMS collections in a way that’s flexible, reusable, and client-friendly.

✨ Webflow Interactions: All Native, No Code

We used Webflow’s native animation tools to bring the site to life:

• Page load animations
• Scroll-triggered reveals
• Hover states
• Even an infinite marquee—all done without custom code

These weren’t just for show—they taught us how to use Webflow interactions thoughtfully, with performance and usability in mind.

📱 Responsive Design That’s Actually Responsive

Using flex and grid, we built layouts that worked seamlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile. We learned how to anticipate layout shifts early and make responsive design decisions that feel smooth, not hacked together. It’s the kind of thinking we’ll carry into every future project.

‍

🎯 Why This Project Matters

This wasn’t a client project—but it absolutely felt like one.
By rebuilding a real-world design from a top Webflow agency, we trained ourselves to:

• Think like a senior developer
• Break down and reverse-engineer professional code
• Solve problems with research and logic, not guesswork
• Implement CMS and interactions from scratch
• Build for scale, not shortcuts

This project laid the foundation for all our future work.
Today, when we build Webflow sites for clients or agencies, this is the level of structure and quality we bring.