{"id":9747,"date":"2020-07-24T15:00:41","date_gmt":"2020-07-24T13:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=9747"},"modified":"2022-01-13T11:54:12","modified_gmt":"2022-01-13T10:54:12","slug":"engaging-404-error-page-designs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/engaging-404-error-page-designs\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Examples of Engaging 404 Error Pages"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When browsing the web, the last thing we ever want to see is the tired old \u201c<em>This page cannot be found <\/em>\u201d message. This annoying piece of text not only signifies that something has gone wrong, but also does nothing to help us correct the error and get us to the content we were looking for. In fact, in most cases, a standard 404 error page with this text will drive us away from the site we were looking at. It\u2019s in moments like this that the importance of carefully designed and well thought through 404 error pages becomes apparent.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In this article, we\u2019ll introduce you to some of the finest examples of 404 error pages. We\u2019ll demonstrate how a <strong>404 page has the power to actually improve user experience<\/strong> and show you how you can use these pages to your advantage. The ways in which the pages on our list communicate with the \u201clost\u201d user and how they introduce a solution to the problem differ. But each example on our list has a certain charm to it and shows how, instead of making us give up, a great 404 error page can persuade us to stay on the website we were browsing and get us to further connect with the brand.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The websites that excel at the 404 error page game are:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;22px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#zhenya-rynzhuk\">Zhenya Rynzhuk<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#romain-avalle\">Romain Avalle<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#agnes-lloyd-platt\">Agnes Lloyd-Platt<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#the-feebles\">The Feebles<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#mstq\">MSTQ<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#leqb\">LEQB<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#andrea-reni\">Andrea Reni<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#combo\">Combo<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#figma\">Figma<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#neundex\">Neundex<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#new-company\">New Company<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#cusp\">Cusp<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#wheel-of-foreplay\">Wheel of Foreplay<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#klim\">Klim<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#smk\">SMK<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#auwaa\">Auw\u00e4\u00e4<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#indigo\">Indigo<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#gymbox\">Gymbox<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#khoa-le\">Khoa L\u00ea<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#unreal\">Un\\Real<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#sydo\">Sydo<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#the-badass-project\">The Badass Project<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#nextpage\">Nextpage<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#dribbble\">Dribbble<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;5px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item qodef-toc\">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><a href=\"#worrydream\">Worrydream<\/a><\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;31px&#8221;][vc_column_text]But before we dive into our list of the best 404 error pages, let\u2019s first define what the essential elements of a 404 error page are, and what additional ingredients can be added to make error pages stand out.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/404-error-pages.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"404 error pages\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/404-error-pages.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/404-error-pages-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/404-error-pages-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;79px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">What Makes a Great 404 Error Page<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>A good 404 error page needs to be clear, help users get back on the right track with ease, and match the style of the brand it\u2019s representing<\/strong>. In most cases, these elements are enough. However, there are three other qualities a 404 page should have that can help you establish an even deeper connection with your users.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Make Your 404 Error Pages Interactive<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Regardless of what you do and the medium you use, it\u2019s always a good idea to interact with your audience and make them feel like a part of your project. On the web, interactivity comes naturally. But most people don\u2019t think this applies to 404 error pages and so they unrightfully overlook them. The truth is, <strong>when a 404 page is interactive, it can ensure a fun, enjoyable, and safe return to the content the user wanted to find<\/strong>. As we mentioned earlier, this will help you not only keep users on your site, but also deepen the connection between them and your brand.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">404 Error Pages Should Be Fun<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Good humor and intelligent communication with your audience are an unmistakable recipe for winning users over<\/strong>. When you understand and know your crowd, and you have a clear vision of what your brand represents, the appropriate humor can help make your 404 error pages more potent and entertaining as opposed to the standard, sterile solutions we\u2019re all accustomed to.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;72px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Ensure Your 404 Error Pages are Visually Interesting<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Since they\u2019re an integral part of your website, 404 error pages should match the style and the character of your brand. With that in mind, they should be designed in a careful and well-thought-out manner. If you do everything right, a beautiful and effective 404 page will make users feel like they didn\u2019t even take the wrong turn. This type of immersiveness will improve the user experience on your website and maybe even raise a smile or two along the way. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The websites below have beautifully incorporated these three qualities into their 404 page designs. Some focus on just one element, others successfully balance all three, but they\u2019ll all undoubtedly help you understand how creative you can be and how much you can achieve with the underdog among all website pages a.k.a. the 404 error page. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"zhenya-rynzhuk\"><\/a>Zhenya Rynzhuk<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-case-study-video-holder\" >\n\t<video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"\" >\n\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Zhenya-Rynzhuk-404.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/video>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Zhenya Rynzhuk\u2019s unique designs make her stand out from the crowd. She\u2019s at the top of the game when it comes to picking the right colors and fonts for her projects, creating compelling design compositions and using interesting animation effects. <a href=\"https:\/\/zhenyary.com\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zhenya\u2019s 404 error page<\/a> is no different. When you see it, it doesn\u2019t even feel like you\u2019ve hit a dead-end. In fact, it looks like any other section on her website. She\u2019s incorporated all the elements we\u2019ve listed above into her error page, and <strong>she\u2019s added a touch of interactivity into the mix. As you move your cursor, smileys that have previously fallen all over the page start to run away from it<\/strong>. This puts a smile on our face and ensures a pleasant user experience. When we\u2019re done playing with the smiley faces, we can click on the Bring Me Back text placed at the center of the screen and continue browsing her website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"romain-avalle\"><\/a>Romain Avalle<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-case-study-video-holder\" >\n\t<video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"\" >\n\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Romain-Avalle-404.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/video>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.romainavalle.dev\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The 404 page of Romain Avalle<\/a>\u2019s portfolio is simple, effective, and it\u2019s got all it takes to make us easily get back on track. Like the rest of his website, this page is interactive, too. <strong>There\u2019s an outlined circle that follows the mouse pointer around the page. As you stop moving it around, the circular shape surrounds the dot-shaped cursor which is then placed at the circle\u2019s center<\/strong>. This little game makes the whole browsing experience more entertaining. The page also features all the necessary links that enable users to easily navigate to other parts of his website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"agnes-lloyd-platt\"><\/a>Agnes Lloyd-Platt<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-case-study-video-holder\" >\n\t<video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"\" >\n\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Agnes-Lloyd-Platt-404.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/video>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Good humor and intelligent communication are an unmistakable combination that can win over most visitors and keep them on your website. Instead of displaying the common 404 error page text we\u2019re all used to seeing, <a href=\"https:\/\/agneslloydplatt.com\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Agnes Lloyd-Platt\u2019s 404 error page<\/a> uses a humorous combination of imagery (there\u2019s a photo of a broken eggshell) and text (<em>You broke it.<\/em>) to inform us about what just happened. <strong>As you move the cursor around the page, her works begin to pop up. This is a great way of showcasing her artistry and entertaining the visitor at the same time, which makes this error page just as pleasant to browse as the rest of her website<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"the-feebles\"><\/a>The Feebles<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-case-study-video-holder\" >\n\t<video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"\" >\n\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-Feebles-404.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/video>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The duo that makes up this studio obviously likes to have fun and relax playing table tennis whenever they can. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefeebles.com\/not-found\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Feebles\u2019 error page<\/a><strong> is a true testament to that because it shows the two of them playing a game of table tennis, while the text that follows the video says <em>We\u2019ll just finish the match and we\u2019ll be right there!<\/em><\/strong> They communicate with visitors in a witty and unique way while allowing them to take a glimpse into their design world, relationship, and the space they work in, while simultaneously showcasing the originality of their works.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"mstq\"><\/a>MSTQ<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-case-study-video-holder\" >\n\t<video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"\" >\n\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Mstq-404.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/video>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The simple, powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/mstq.io\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">404 error page of the MSTQ studio<\/a> is in tune with the spirit of the brand and it leaves an equally strong effect on us as any other section of their website.<strong> As the page loads, we immediately understand where we\u2019re at thanks to the huge \u201c404\u201d splashed across the screen. The whole experience is made all the more enjoyable thanks to the wonderful and somewhat psychedelic background animation<\/strong>. The studio\u2019s logo and the Menu button are displayed on the page, too &#8211; the former takes us back to the home page and the latter allows us to choose which section we want to visit.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"leqb\"><\/a>LEQB<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-case-study-video-holder\" >\n\t<video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"\" >\n\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Le-qb-404.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/video>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The <a href=\"https:\/\/le-qb.com\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LEQB\u2019s 404 error page<\/a> doesn\u2019t even look like an error page, but rather as the main part of some interactive, experimental web project. <strong>The fluid animation that interacts with the cursor ensures an interesting browsing experience<\/strong>. The only thing that suggests this is, in fact, an error page is a tiny <em>Click to back home<\/em> text that follows the mouse pointer. The whole website is majestically designed with interesting navigation and a \u201cbroken\u201d interface, so we didn\u2019t really expect the error page to be any different.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"andrea-reni\"><\/a>Andrea Reni<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    qodef-image-behavior-custom-link\">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n        \t            <a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/andreareni.com\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Andrea-Reni.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Andrea Reni\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Andrea-Reni.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Andrea-Reni-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Andrea-Reni-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/andreareni.com\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andrea Reni\u2019s 404 error page<\/a> is another example of how a 404 page can feel like a riveting experiment that perfectly fits the rest of the website. <strong>As we move our mouse pointer, the Odyssey-like, colorful, and abstract surface follows its movement<\/strong>. Andrea Reni works as a software developer and the navigation on his portfolio website matches his profession \u2013 there are instructions on the error page telling us to<em> type \u201cm\u201d<\/em> for menu and <em>\u201ch\u201d for help<\/em>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"combo\"><\/a>Combo<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    qodef-image-behavior-custom-link\">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n        \t            <a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/combo.nyc\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Combo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Combo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Combo.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Combo-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Combo-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Combo is a strategy, branding, and design studio with a simple and effective 404 page. The menu on <a href=\"https:\/\/combo.nyc\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Combo error page<\/a> is vertically placed at the center of the screen, just like on the rest of the website. This is a<strong> terrific design composition and an interesting visual solution that puts navigation at the center of attention, even though the huge 404 number is contrasting other elements and takes up most of the screen<\/strong>. The elements that are displayed here immediately tell us we\u2019ve stumbled upon an error page. The way they are positioned matches the rest of the website, so we have no problem finding our way around it and going back to other sections of the site.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"figma\"><\/a>Figma<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-case-study-video-holder\" >\n\t<video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"\" >\n\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Figma-404.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/video>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]At first, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.figma.com\/404\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Figma\u2019s 404 page<\/a> looks like a typical error page \u2013 a large, black <em>404<\/em> is written on a white background like we\u2019ve seen many times before. However, that\u2019s not all there is to this page.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]All businesses should try to use their websites to deepen the connection with their users and showcase the products they offer in the finest light, and that\u2019s exactly what Figma did with their 404 page. They sell an interface and design tool, and they\u2019ve <strong>cleverly used the 404 error page to give us a glimpse of what their tool can do \u2013 there are clickable anchor points all around the 404 number and we can move them in whatever direction we please<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]They\u2019ve also displayed the entire menu in the header and useful links in the footer. So, even if you get slightly annoyed because you\u2019ve hit the 404 page, you can easily access the part of the website you originally wanted to visit. This, in combination with the playful, interactive element displayed in the middle of the page, ensures pretty much a painless 404 error page experience.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"neundex\"><\/a>Neundex<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    qodef-image-behavior-custom-link\">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n        \t            <a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.neundex.com\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Neundex.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Neundex\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Neundex.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Neundex-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Neundex-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neundex.com\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Neundex\u2019s 404 error page<\/a> is a wonderful showcase of the author\u2019s willingness to experiment, which is not so apparent on the website\u2019s interface as much as it is in his projects. The site is beautifully designed, well thought out, and it has a great flow. The moment you hit the 404 page though, you realize that it looks like an experiment and a project rather than a part of the website\u2019s interface. <strong>It\u2019s not easy on the eyes, as there\u2019s lots of flashing going on, but it\u2019s peculiar and surprising enough to incite us to explore the website more rather than leave it<\/strong>. If you know who your target audience is, an inspiring shock can move them in the right direction and be more effective than other, more visually pleasing methods we\u2019re all used to.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"new-company\"><\/a>New Company<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    qodef-image-behavior-custom-link\">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n        \t            <a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.new.company\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Company.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"New Company\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Company.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Company-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/New-Company-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.new.company\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Company\u2019s error page<\/a> <strong>wonderfully illustrates how a static and simple 404 error page with good graphics and clear navigation can be functional and efficient in helping people reach the content they\u2019re looking for<\/strong>. Dramatic, colorful visuals leave a strong impression on users and enhances their connection with the brand.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"cusp\"><\/a>Cusp<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-case-study-video-holder\" >\n\t<video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"\" >\n\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Cusp-404.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/video>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Plain and effective, <a href=\"https:\/\/heycusp.com\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cusp\u2019s error page<\/a> features <strong>an interactive ball made up of multiple 404 numbers that move in the direction of the mouse pointer<\/strong>. This fun element allows us to play around a bit but at the same time, it informs us what kind of a page we\u2019ve stumbled upon. We can easily access the menu, and the agency\u2019s projects. Their logo is displayed too, and if we click on it, it will take us to the home page.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"wheel-of-foreplay\"><\/a>Wheel of Foreplay<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    qodef-image-behavior-custom-link\">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n        \t            <a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wheelofforeplay.com\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Wheel-of-Foreplay.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Wheel of Foreplay\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Wheel-of-Foreplay.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Wheel-of-Foreplay-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Wheel-of-Foreplay-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Wheel of Foreplay started out as a Sexual Quarantine Game whose goal was to encourage people to have sex in order to boost their immune system and the production of immunoglobulin A which protects us from the flu and other diseases. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wheelofforeplay.com\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Wheel of Foreplay 404 page<\/a> entirely matches the atmosphere of the rest of the website, which has a strong visual character. <strong>The featured textual and graphic content are very suggestive and together they stimulate users to go <em>back to a page that\u2019s more helpful<\/em> and continue browsing the site<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;81px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;creative-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"klim\"><\/a>Klim<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-case-study-video-holder\" >\n\t<video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"\" >\n\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Klim-404.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/video>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The glitching 404 element makes <a href=\"https:\/\/klim.co.nz\/404\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Klim\u2019s error page<\/a> look <strong>very striking, interesting, and entirely in line with the visual identity of Klim Type Foundry<\/strong>. The navigation is untouched and glitch-free so we can easily visit other pages on their site.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"smk\"><\/a>SMK<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    qodef-image-behavior-custom-link\">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n        \t            <a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smk.dk\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/SMK.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"SMK\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/SMK.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/SMK-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/SMK-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The National Gallery of Denmark has decided to use one of the most famous works from their collection &#8211; <em>The Fall of the Titans<\/em> by Cornelis van Haarlem as a background on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smk.dk\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Statens Museum for Kunst 404 error page<\/a>. This painting depicts the defeat the titans, cyclops, and giants suffered from the Olympian gods, and their subsequent fall to hell. It\u2019s so cleverly used here, as <strong>the emotions depicted on titans\u2019 faces after they had committed an error match the users\u2019 exasperation upon stumbling on a 404 page<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"auwaa\"><\/a>Auw\u00e4\u00e4<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-case-study-video-holder\" >\n\t<video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"\" >\n\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Auwaa-404.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/video>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Brutalist to the extreme, the <a href=\"https:\/\/auwaa.ch\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Auw\u00e4\u00e4 404 error page<\/a> is as wild as the rest of this design studio\u2019s website. <strong>Humorous and peculiar GIFs, a mouse pointer shaped as a sign of the horns, witty textual content, and the brutalist style blend well together and create an amusing 404 page<\/strong>. At first glance, the page may seem unfunctional, but it comes with all the features most examples on our list have \u2013 it\u2019s fun, it makes us laugh, it conveys the brand\u2019s style and message, and it allows us to go back to the website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"indigo\"><\/a>Indigo<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-case-study-video-holder\" >\n\t<video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"\" >\n\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Indigo-404.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/video>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]The <a href=\"https:\/\/indigo.qodeinteractive.com\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">404 error page of our Indigo theme<\/a><strong> features classic pop culture elements<\/strong>. We\u2019ve included a quote from The Wizard of Oz \u2013 <em>There\u2019s No Place Like Home<\/em> and a GIF that symbolizes the moment in which the movie\u2019s main character found her way back home, which is exactly what visitors can do by pressing the prominent <em>Homepage<\/em> button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"gymbox\"><\/a>Gymbox<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-case-study-video-holder\" >\n\t<video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"\" >\n\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Gymbox-404.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/video>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]London-based fitness company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gymbox.com\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gymbox has a hilarious 404 page<\/a>. You can\u2019t even pay that much attention to the text informing you that you\u2019ve stumbled upon an error page because <strong>you become transfixed by the background video<\/strong>. Nothing says you\u2019re in the wrong place like a hip-thrusting John Travolta from his \u201880s movie <em>Perfect<\/em>. What more does one need to see before they feel the urge to rush back to some other section of the website?[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"khoa-le\"><\/a>Khoa L\u00ea<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-case-study-video-holder\" >\n\t<video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"\" >\n\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Khoa-Le\u0302-404.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/video>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]A face is something that all people can instantly relate to. The designers of <a href=\"https:\/\/lekhoa.com\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Khoa L\u00ea\u2019s error page<\/a> obviously understand this all too well, as they\u2019ve used one for their 404 page design. In this case, <strong>the face is crafted in a way that evokes the feeling of sadness because we\u2019ve not found the page<\/strong>. The eyes are interactive and follow the cursor\u2019s movement, but no matter which direction we move the mouse in, the shape of the eyes never changes. They remain perpetually sagged which inspires us to go to other pages on the website ASAP.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"unreal\"><\/a>Un\\Real<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-case-study-video-holder\" >\n\t<video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"\" >\n\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Unreal-404.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/video>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Just like the rest of their site, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdsg.ch\/404\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Un\\Real\u2019s 404 page<\/a> looks terrific, and finding your way out of it isn\u2019t hard either. <strong>By moving the mouse pointer in all directions, the 404 number will follow suit resembling the slinky toy<\/strong>. Navigation is placed on the edges of the screen and it will help you get where you originally planned to.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"sydo\"><\/a>Sydo<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-case-study-video-holder\" >\n\t<video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"\" >\n\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Sydo-404.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/video>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Sydo is an innovative educational consulting agency. So it makes sense that <a href=\"https:\/\/sydo.fr\/404\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Sydo 404 page<\/a> is all about interaction and play. 3D letters land on the page informing the user where they\u2019re at, but <strong>there\u2019s also a 3D cube you can control with your mouse and toss around as if you were bowling<\/strong>.<strong> Instead of pins though, you can hit letters and some more cubes<\/strong>. This sort of experience is fun and unusual for an error page. It also wonderfully showcases one of Sydo\u2019s educational methods (through play) and it ensures a painless return to their website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"the-badass-project\"><\/a>The Badass Project<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-case-study-video-holder\" >\n\t<video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"\" >\n\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/The-badass-project-404.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/video>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Gigantic text that doesn\u2019t fit the fullscreen is a great choice for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.badass35.com\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Badass Project\u2019s error page<\/a>, as it matches the design of the entire website. <strong>Thanks to the letters in all sizes, it looks dynamic and almost impossible to take in as a whole, which makes us crave more interaction with the page in order to get to the page we initially wanted to land on<\/strong>. Contact info and social media links are displayed at the bottom of the page, but if you wish to see the menu, you should click on the all-observing eye at the upper right corner of the screen.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"nextpage\"><\/a>Nextpage<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-case-study-video-holder\" >\n\t<video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"\" >\n\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Nextpage-404.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/video>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]An old-school vibe permeated with contemporary web trends is what makes the Nextpage website recognizable. So it\u2019s only logical that <a href=\"https:\/\/nextpage.agency\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Nextpage 404 error page<\/a> <strong>features something as iconically retro as the Space Invaders game<\/strong>. The enemy ships get in the 404 formation and they start shooting at you. Besides the game commands, there\u2019s also humorous text below the battlefield telling you &#8211; <em>Space Invaders destroyed the page! Take revenge on them!<\/em> The whole page is extraordinary, fun, and in line with the spirit of the brand.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"dribbble\"><\/a>Dribbble<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-case-study-video-holder\" >\n\t<video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"\" >\n\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dribbble-404.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/video>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Dribbble has managed to transform a typically frustrating page into an inspiring one. The entertaining, interactive design of <a href=\"https:\/\/dribbble.com\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Dribbble 404 page<\/a> invites visitors to play. By doing so, it keeps their mind off of the fact they\u2019ve not reached the desired web destination. <strong>The 404 element is made up of the works of <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/who-to-follow-on-dribbble\/\">artists who use Dribbble<\/a>, and they\u2019re all grouped by color<\/strong>. At the top of the page, you can see the exact hex code of the works in use, but you can select a different color by using the bar at the bottom of the page. <strong>As you change the color, the works that make up the 404 number change accordingly<\/strong>. All works are clickable, meaning you can easily discover a bunch of new, talented artists, which is a clever way of keeping you away from an error page. The authors have also included the logo, which takes you to the homepage, but there\u2019s also the search bar allowing you to look for artists and their works. Since Dribbble is a platform where most designers look for inspiration, this is a terrific example of a website that understands very well who their audience is and the things they\u2019re looking for.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\"><a id=\"worrydream\"><\/a>Worrydream<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;21px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder    qodef-image-behavior-custom-link\">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n        \t            <a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"http:\/\/worrydream.com\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Worrydream.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Worrydream\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Worrydream.jpg 700w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Worrydream-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Worrydream-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>                                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Inspired by Ren\u00e9 Magritte\u2019s painting The Treachery of Images, <a href=\"http:\/\/worrydream.com\/404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Worrydream\u2019s 404 page<\/a> <strong>poses a philosophical question to the visitor<\/strong>. Similar to the famous painting, which challenges users to question their observed reality by placing the text <em>Ceci n&#8217;est pas une pipe<\/em> (This is not a pipe) next to the image of pipe, this page has the text <em><strong>\u201cThis is not a page\u201d<\/strong><\/em> written on it. The idea is to prompt the discussion whether the 404 error page can be considered a page, what even is a page, whether the 404 tag makes a page not be a page, and so on.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;68px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">In Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]When it comes to creating 404 error pages, you can let your creative juices flow as you would with any other section of your website. By listing these astonishing 25 examples of top-notch error pages, we wanted to show you that you can experiment and do pretty much all you want with your own error page, even transform it into a game. Just remember the basics: in order to keep visitors on your website, make your 404 page interesting to look at and try to add clear navigation as well, so that your users could easily find their way around your website and reach the content they were hoping to discover in the first place. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A well designed 404 error page can improve user experience and make visitors feel like they didn\u2019t even take the wrong turn. 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