Instant, the no-code Shopify page builder, has introduced Grid, a new feature that allows merchants to design and customize Shopify pages with total flexibility—no coding knowledge required. Revealed at Instant’s first-ever live product event, Canvas, Grid brings Shopify merchants the ability to build, arrange, and scale layouts as effortlessly as if they were working with their favorite design tool.

Since launching on the Shopify App Store in early 2024, Instant has quickly become a popular tool for over 12,000 Shopify merchants looking to build unique, high-converting stores with ease. Known for features like the Figma to Shopify Plugin, Animate on Scroll, and Multiplayer Mode for team collaboration, Instant has now expanded its design capabilities to include a fully visual, drag-and-drop layout experience with Grid.

Design freedom with Grid: A new way to build Shopify pages

Grid makes creating Shopify pages as intuitive as possible. Instead of navigating through complex coding rules or restrictive layout properties, merchants can use a simple, freeform canvas to design their pages just as they envision.

• Freeform Canvas: With Grid, merchants have complete control over every element and can drag, layer, and resize as they wish. Unlike traditional Shopify editors, Grid’s layout system gives users the freedom to build pages without the usual limitations.
• Responsive design made simple: Grid is designed to adapt. Once elements are positioned on the canvas, they automatically adjust to different screen sizes, ensuring that pages look polished and professional across devices, reducing the need for custom adjustments.
• Seamless Figma integration: Through Instant’s popular Figma to Shopify Plugin, merchants can bring designs from Figma directly into Grid, keeping the look and feel of their brand intact. This integration streamlines the workflow, helping store owners go from design to live store pages in record time.

Grid is transforming Shopify design

“We’re excited to launch Grid because it really opens up what merchants can do with their Shopify pages,” said Coen van Hees, CEO of Instant. “Our goal with Instant is to make professional Shopify design accessible and effortless, and Grid takes that to a new level by giving merchants the freedom to arrange, resize, and layer page elements just like they are using their favorite design tool.”

How Grid stands out

Grid’s intuitive functionality puts design control back in the hands of merchants, removing barriers often associated with page-building tools. This feature is particularly valuable for small business owners who want to design their stores without hiring a developer, as well as for larger brands looking to scale their design efforts more efficiently.

Canvas also introduced Components and Overlays, two new Instant features that will further enhance Shopify store design. While Components (set to launch in Fall 2024) allow for reusable elements that update across the store, Overlays make it easy to create engaging pop-ups and calls to action to capture visitor attention.