The Definitive Awwwards-Level Website Design Skill

Based on SOTY/SOTD winner analysis, Codrops research, and real winner breakdowns (2022–2025)

Read this file completely before writing code. The planning phase IS the work.

THE AWWWARDS SCORING SYSTEM (design for it)

Jury criteria with weights:

• Design 40% — typography, color, composition, visual identity
• Usability 30% — navigation clarity, mobile, accessibility, intuitiveness
• Creativity 20% — originality, concept, the unexpected
• Content 10% — storytelling, writing quality, relevance

Developer Award (separate): performance, SEO, accessibility, responsive quality, code standards.