# Masonry Layout Articles

> A masonry grid of article cards with varied heights for a dynamic feel. Fits posts that mix tall images with short text on a writing showcase.

A shadcn/ui block from the [@shadcn-ui-blocks](https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com) registry, listed on [shadcn.exchange](https://shadcn.exchange/r/shadcn-ui-blocks/portfolio-portfolio-blog-writing-and-previews-masonry-layout-articles).

- Page, with a live preview: https://shadcn.exchange/r/shadcn-ui-blocks/portfolio-portfolio-blog-writing-and-previews-masonry-layout-articles
- Screenshot: https://abzjhwgwpdpz7ua5.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/shots/shadcn-ui-blocks/portfolio-portfolio-blog-writing-and-previews-masonry-layout-articles-light-3bbe8a4f0a7f5081.png
- Registry item: https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com/r/portfolio-portfolio-blog-writing-and-previews-masonry-layout-articles.json
- Listed: 2026-10-13, source last changed 2026-10-13

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add https://www.shadcn-ui-blocks.com/r/portfolio-portfolio-blog-writing-and-previews-masonry-layout-articles.json
```

Run it in a project that has shadcn/ui set up. It adds the files below and installs what they depend on.

## Dependencies

- npm packages: `class-variance-authority`, `radix-ui`

## Files

### `components/blocks/portfolio/portfolio-blog-writing-and-previews/masonry-layout-articles.tsx`

```tsx
import { useEffect, useRef } from 'react';

import { cn } from '@/lib/utils';
import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';
import { Card } from '@/components/ui/card';

export default function MasonryLayoutArticles() {
  // Sample blog posts data
  const posts = [
    {
      id: '1',
      title: 'Creating Accessible Web Applications with React and ARIA',
      excerpt:
        'Learn how to build web applications that are accessible to everyone using React best practices and ARIA attributes.',
      date: 'Apr 15, 2023',
      category: 'Development',
      imageUrl:
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1593720213428-28a5b9e94613?q=80&w=2070&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D',
      slug: 'creating-accessible-web-applications',
      height: 'medium' as const,
    },
    {
      id: '2',
      title: 'The Future of Design Systems in 2023',
      excerpt:
        'Explore the trends and innovations shaping design systems and component libraries this year.',
      date: 'Mar 28, 2023',
      category: 'Design',
      imageUrl:
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1561070791-2526d30994b5?q=80&w=2000&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D',
      slug: 'future-of-design-systems',
      height: 'tall' as const,
    },
    {
      id: '3',
      title: 'Optimizing Performance in Next.js Applications',
      excerpt:
        'Practical strategies to improve loading times and overall performance in your Next.js web applications.',
      date: 'Mar 12, 2023',
      category: 'Performance',
      imageUrl:
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1460925895917-afdab827c52f?q=80&w=2015&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D',
      slug: 'optimizing-nextjs-performance',
      height: 'short' as const,
    },
    {
      id: '4',
      title: 'Crafting Effective User Onboarding Experiences',
      excerpt:
        'How to design user onboarding that reduces friction and increases conversion rates for your product.',
      date: 'Feb 24, 2023',
      category: 'UX Design',
      imageUrl:
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1559028012-481c04fa702d?q=80&w=2036&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D',
      slug: 'effective-user-onboarding',
      height: 'medium' as const,
    },
    {
      id: '5',
      title: 'Building a Design Portfolio That Stands Out',
      excerpt:
        'Tips and strategies for creating a portfolio that showcases your best work and attracts clients.',
      date: 'Feb 10, 2023',
      category: 'Career',
      imageUrl:
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1517245386807-bb43f82c33c4?q=80&w=2070&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D',
      slug: 'design-portfolio-tips',
      height: 'tall' as const,
    },
    {
      id: '6',
      title: 'Responsive Design in the Age of Foldable Devices',
      excerpt:
        'How to adapt your responsive design strategies for the emerging market of foldable and dual-screen devices.',
      date: 'Jan 28, 2023',
      category: 'Design',
      imageUrl:
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1519389950473-47ba0277781c?q=80&w=2070&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D',
      slug: 'responsive-design-foldable-devices',
      height: 'short' as const,
    },
  ];

  const title = 'Writing Portfolio';
  const description =
    'A collection of articles, case studies, and thoughts on design and development';

  const masonryRef = useRef<HTMLDivElement>(null);

  // This effect initializes the masonry layout using CSS columns
  // The real masonry layout would be controlled by the height values from the posts
  useEffect(() => {
    const resizeObserver = new ResizeObserver(() => {
      if (masonryRef.current) {
        // Could implement a more sophisticated layout algorithm here if needed
      }
    });

    if (masonryRef.current) {
      resizeObserver.observe(masonryRef.current);
    }

    return () => {
      if (masonryRef.current) {
        resizeObserver.unobserve(masonryRef.current);
      }
    };
  }, []);

  return (
    <section className="w-full py-12">
      <div className="container mx-auto px-4 md:px-6">
        <div className="flex flex-col gap-6">
          <div className="mx-auto max-w-[800px] space-y-2 text-center">
            <h2 className="text-3xl font-bold tracking-tight">{title}</h2>
            <p className="text-muted-foreground">{description}</p>
          </div>

          <div
            ref={masonryRef}
            className="gap-4 space-y-4 sm:columns-2 xl:columns-3"
          >
            {posts.map((post) => {
              // Calculate card height based on post.height or randomize for demo
              const aspectRatio =
                post.height === 'tall'
                  ? 'aspect-[3/4]'
                  : post.height === 'medium'
                    ? 'aspect-[4/3]'
                    : 'aspect-square';

              return (
                <a
                  href="#"
                  key={post.id}
                  className="mb-4 inline-block w-full"
                  aria-label={`Read more about ${post.title}`}
                >
                  <Card className="transform break-inside-avoid overflow-hidden p-0 transition-transform hover:translate-y-[-5px]">
                    <div
                      className={cn(
                        'relative w-full overflow-hidden',
                        aspectRatio
                      )}
                    >
                      <img
                        src={post.imageUrl}
                        alt={post.title}
                        className="object-cover"
                        sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, (max-width: 1200px) 50vw, 33vw"
                      />
                      <div className="absolute right-0 bottom-0 left-0 z-20 p-4 text-white">
                        <div className="absolute inset-0 right-0 -z-10 rounded-b-xl bg-gradient-to-t from-black/90 via-black/60 to-black/30 backdrop-blur-md" />
                        <div className="mb-2 flex items-center gap-2 text-xs text-white/80">
                          <span>{post.date}</span>
                          <span>•</span>
                          <span>{post.category}</span>
                        </div>
                        <h3 className="mb-2 line-clamp-2 text-xl font-bold">
                          {post.title}
                        </h3>
                        <p className="line-clamp-2 text-sm text-white/90">
                          {post.excerpt}
                        </p>
                      </div>
                    </div>
                  </Card>
                </a>
              );
            })}
          </div>

          <div className="flex justify-center pt-4">
            <Button asChild variant="outline">
              <a href="#">View All Articles</a>
            </Button>
          </div>
        </div>
      </div>
    </section>
  );
}
```

### `components/ui/button.tsx`

```tsx
import * as React from "react"
import { cva, type VariantProps } from "class-variance-authority"
import { Slot } from "radix-ui"

import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"

const buttonVariants = cva(
  "group/button inline-flex shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-md border border-transparent bg-clip-padding text-sm font-medium whitespace-nowrap transition-all outline-none select-none focus-visible:border-ring focus-visible:ring-3 focus-visible:ring-ring/50 active:not-aria-[haspopup]:translate-y-px disabled:pointer-events-none disabled:opacity-50 aria-invalid:border-destructive aria-invalid:ring-3 aria-invalid:ring-destructive/20 dark:aria-invalid:border-destructive/50 dark:aria-invalid:ring-destructive/40 [&_svg]:pointer-events-none [&_svg]:shrink-0 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-4",
  {
    variants: {
      variant: {
        default: "bg-primary text-primary-foreground hover:bg-primary/80",
        outline:
          "border-border bg-background shadow-xs hover:bg-muted hover:text-foreground aria-expanded:bg-muted aria-expanded:text-foreground dark:border-input dark:bg-input/30 dark:hover:bg-input/50",
        secondary:
          "bg-secondary text-secondary-foreground hover:bg-secondary/80 aria-expanded:bg-secondary aria-expanded:text-secondary-foreground",
        ghost:
          "hover:bg-muted hover:text-foreground aria-expanded:bg-muted aria-expanded:text-foreground dark:hover:bg-muted/50",
        destructive:
          "bg-destructive/10 text-destructive hover:bg-destructive/20 focus-visible:border-destructive/40 focus-visible:ring-destructive/20 dark:bg-destructive/20 dark:hover:bg-destructive/30 dark:focus-visible:ring-destructive/40",
        link: "text-primary underline-offset-4 hover:underline",
      },
      size: {
        default:
          "h-9 gap-1.5 px-2.5 in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-2 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-2",
        xs: "h-6 gap-1 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),8px)] px-2 text-xs in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-1.5 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-1.5 [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-3",
        sm: "h-8 gap-1 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),10px)] px-2.5 in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-1.5 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-1.5",
        lg: "h-10 gap-1.5 px-2.5 has-data-[icon=inline-end]:pr-2 has-data-[icon=inline-start]:pl-2",
        icon: "size-9",
        "icon-xs":
          "size-6 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),8px)] in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-3",
        "icon-sm":
          "size-8 rounded-[min(var(--radius-md),10px)] in-data-[slot=button-group]:rounded-md",
        "icon-lg": "size-10",
      },
    },
    defaultVariants: {
      variant: "default",
      size: "default",
    },
  }
)

function Button({
  className,
  variant = "default",
  size = "default",
  asChild = false,
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<"button"> &
  VariantProps<typeof buttonVariants> & {
    asChild?: boolean
  }) {
  const Comp = asChild ? Slot.Root : "button"

  return (
    <Comp
      data-slot="button"
      data-variant={variant}
      data-size={size}
      className={cn(buttonVariants({ variant, size, className }))}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

export { Button, buttonVariants }
```

### `components/ui/card.tsx`

```tsx
import * as React from "react"

import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"

function Card({
  className,
  size = "default",
  ...props
}: React.ComponentProps<"div"> & { size?: "default" | "sm" }) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card"
      data-size={size}
      className={cn(
        "group/card flex flex-col gap-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl bg-card py-6 text-sm text-card-foreground shadow-xs ring-1 ring-foreground/10 has-[>img:first-child]:pt-0 data-[size=sm]:gap-4 data-[size=sm]:py-4 *:[img:first-child]:rounded-t-xl *:[img:last-child]:rounded-b-xl",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardHeader({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-header"
      className={cn(
        "group/card-header @container/card-header grid auto-rows-min items-start gap-1 rounded-t-xl px-6 group-data-[size=sm]/card:px-4 has-data-[slot=card-action]:grid-cols-[1fr_auto] has-data-[slot=card-description]:grid-rows-[auto_auto] [.border-b]:pb-6 group-data-[size=sm]/card:[.border-b]:pb-4",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardTitle({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-title"
      className={cn(
        "font-heading text-base leading-normal font-medium group-data-[size=sm]/card:text-sm",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardDescription({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-description"
      className={cn("text-sm text-muted-foreground", className)}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardAction({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-action"
      className={cn(
        "col-start-2 row-span-2 row-start-1 self-start justify-self-end",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardContent({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-content"
      className={cn("px-6 group-data-[size=sm]/card:px-4", className)}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

function CardFooter({ className, ...props }: React.ComponentProps<"div">) {
  return (
    <div
      data-slot="card-footer"
      className={cn(
        "flex items-center rounded-b-xl px-6 group-data-[size=sm]/card:px-4 [.border-t]:pt-6 group-data-[size=sm]/card:[.border-t]:pt-4",
        className
      )}
      {...props}
    />
  )
}

export {
  Card,
  CardHeader,
  CardFooter,
  CardTitle,
  CardAction,
  CardDescription,
  CardContent,
}
```