Readymag Websites of the Year

What it is

Readymag Websites of the Year is a design competition that recognizes websites with a distinct vision and clarity of purpose. The program evaluates entries through two tracks, Jury Choice and Community Choice, and is open to projects created using the Readymag platform.

Visual direction

The page uses a high-contrast palette of vibrant green and black. A large, vertically stacked '2026' graphic serves as the central focal point, surrounded by bold, uppercase sans-serif typography. The layout features a dense arrangement of text blocks, illustrative icons like a handshake and a mortar and pestle, and a floating screenshot of a previous winner.

Why study it

The site demonstrates a brutalist aesthetic using extreme scale for numerical dates and a monochromatic color scheme to create a high-impact landing page. It effectively organizes competition rules, prize details, and evaluation tracks using a grid that balances large-scale display type with smaller informational text.