Cursor Website UI Clone
A static, desktop-first implementation of the Cursor landing page UI, built using only HTML and CSS as part of my Web Dev Cohort 2026.
This project emphasizes layout engineering over visual effects, focusing on recreating the structural layout, visual hierarchy, and section flow of a modern SaaS product website without using JavaScript, frameworks, or UI libraries.
Live Deployment
Production build deployed on Vercel: 🔗 https://cursor-ui-clone-flax.vercel.app/
Problem Statement
Recreate the Cursor marketing website UI with focus on:
Desktop-first layout
Section-based content flow
Visual hierarchy and spacing
Modern SaaS landing page patterns
Clean typography system
While maintaining the following constraints:
No JavaScript
No CSS frameworks (Tailwind, Bootstrap, etc.)
No animations or transitions
No responsive design (desktop only)
Pure HTML & CSS only
Solution Approach
The project was implemented by analyzing the original Cursor website and breaking it down into reusable layout patterns such as:
Hero sections with dual-column layouts
Feature blocks with text + illustration pairing
Card-based UI sections
Social proof / testimonial grids
Call-to-action sections
Multi-column footer system
A simple design system was defined to ensure consistent spacing, alignment, and visual rhythm across all sections.
Implemented Sections
The following major sections were recreated:
Top Navigation Bar
Hero Section
Feature Highlights
AI Tools Section
Workflow / Productivity Section
Social Proof / Tweets Section
Call-To-Action
Footer
Each section follows a consistent layout structure and spacing model.
Tech Stack
HTML5 (Semantic Markup)
CSS3
Flexbox for one-dimensional layouts
CSS Grid for complex card systems
Deployed using Vercel
No external libraries or frameworks were used.
Design System Typography
System font stack + Inter-style sans-serif
Layout Rules
Desktop-first container system
Max content width: 1200px
Large vertical spacing for readability
Section-based layout approach
Styling Principles
Minimal color palette
High contrast text
Focus on readability over decoration
Project Structure CURSOR-UI-CLONE/ │ ├── assets/ │ ├── illustrations/ # Hero and feature visuals │ ├── logos/ # Brand assets │ └── ui/ # UI images and avatars │ ├── screenshots/ # Project screenshots │ ├── home.png │ ├── feature.png │ ├── feature1.png │ ├── tweets.png │ └── footer.png │ ├── index.html ├── style.css └── README.md
Assets are grouped by semantic purpose rather than file type to improve maintainability.
Screenshots
Key Learnings
Through this project, the following skills were strengthened:
Translating real SaaS designs into structured HTML
Building scalable layout systems using Flexbox and Grid
Managing assets in a clean project architecture
Writing professional technical documentation
Deploying static frontend projects to production
Limitations
This project intentionally does not include:
JavaScript functionality
Responsive layouts
Accessibility optimizations
Animations or micro-interactions
The focus was strictly on layout engineering and structural accuracy.
Future Improvements
Add responsive layouts for tablet and mobile
Introduce basic interactivity with JavaScript
Improve accessibility (ARIA roles, keyboard navigation)
Add subtle transitions and animations
Acknowledgements
This project is inspired by the design and layout patterns of the official Cursor website. All content and assets are used for educational purposes only.
Built with focus on layout accuracy, not pixel perfection.
Author
Tejas Web Development Student Learning MERN & GenAI