Collection List Showcase Explore Collections Visually

Display up to six Shopify collections with bold text links and changing featured imagery, creating a clean visual menu that makes collection discovery more engaging.

  • check-icon Up to 6 Collections
  • check-icon Interactive Image Preview
  • check-icon Responsive Collection Menu
Collection List Showcase preview
Collection List Showcase preview
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Key Features for Visual Collection Navigation

Turn a simple collection list into an interactive browsing experience with responsive imagery, hover effects, animated arrows, and direct collection links.

Interactive Image Switching

Interactive Image Switching

Change the featured image automatically when shoppers hover over or focus on a collection link in the navigation list.

Up to Six Collections

Up to Six Collections

Add up to six collection blocks to create a focused menu for featured ranges, categories, edits, or seasonal collections.

Direct Collection Links

Direct Collection Links

Every collection title links directly to its assigned Shopify collection page, creating a clear path to product browsing.

Custom Collection Images

Custom Collection Images

Upload a dedicated image for each collection to create a more editorial presentation, rather than relying on a basic text list.

Custom Collection Titles

Custom Collection Titles

Use your own display title for each collection, or use the selected Shopify collection title as the collection name.

Animated Hover Arrows

Animated Hover Arrows

Reveal an arrow and shift the active collection link horizontally on hover or keyboard focus for clearer interaction feedback.

Layered Image Presentation

Layered Image Presentation

Collection images share one visual area with subtle rotation effects, creating a distinctive stacked, editorial-style presentation.

Responsive Two-Part Layout

Responsive Two-Part Layout

Use a side-by-side collection list and image area on desktop, then stack both areas vertically for easier mobile browsing.

Collection List Showcase Settings & Options

Control image placement, image proportions, typography, colors, responsive spacing, and collection items directly from the Shopify theme editor.

Section Settings

Section Settings

Applies to the whole section

Add a heading above the complete collection navigation list.

Section Heading

Choose small, medium, or large featured image proportions.

Featured Image Height

Place the image area on the left or right side on the desktop.

Featured Image Position

Adjust the font size used for the main section heading.

Heading Font Size

Control the size of individual collection titles.

Collection Title Size

Customize section, heading, and collection title colors.

Section Color Controls

Choose the faded color used for non-focused collection items.

Inactive Title Color

Set separate top and bottom spacing for desktop and mobile.

Responsive Padding

Set the maximum width used by the section container.

Maximum Section Width
Block Settings

Block Settings

Applies to each collection

Choose the Shopify collection linked to the item.

Collection

Upload the featured image shown for this collection.

Collection Image

Set a custom display name for the collection link.

Collection Heading

Where This Section Can Be Used

Use this interactive collection menu to introduce important ranges, categories, seasonal edits, or curated groups across key Shopify store pages.

  • Home Page
  • Collection Page
  • Product Page
  • Landing Page
Home Page

Create a Visual Collection Discovery Menu

Use bold collection links and changing images to introduce key ranges, new arrivals, featured categories, or seasonal edits without relying on a traditional card grid.

check-iconShowcase several key collections inside one focused navigation area.

check-iconUse large typography to make important categories easy to scan.

check-iconReveal matching imagery as shoppers explore each collection.

check-iconCreate direct paths from the homepage to collection pages.

check-iconAdd an editorial alternative to standard collection cards.

Collection Page

Guide Shoppers Toward Related Collections

Add a visual collection menu to help shoppers move between related categories, seasonal ranges, or subcollections without relying only on standard navigation.

check-iconPromote related collections around the current product category.

check-iconHelp shoppers move between ranges without using a large grid.

check-iconUse custom imagery to illustrate differences in the collection.

check-iconHighlight important subcollections with large collection titles.

check-iconCreate clearer discovery paths between connected categories.

Product Page

Connect Products With Broader Collections

Use collection links to guide shoppers from an individual product to related ranges, categories, or curated edits, each with matching visual previews.

check-iconConnect individual products to wider, relevant collections.

check-iconPromote complementary ranges from product-focused pages.

check-iconUse visual previews to make collection links more engaging.

check-iconHelp shoppers continue browsing after viewing a product.

check-iconKeep related collection discovery compact and uncluttered.

Landing Page

Build a Visual Gateway to Campaign Collections

Use the section to organize campaign categories, seasonal edits, launches, or curated collections while letting each destination reveal its own visual identity.

check-iconOrganize several campaign destinations inside one clean menu.

check-iconPair every campaign collection with its own featured image.

check-iconUse custom titles to match campaign or editorial language.

check-iconCreate direct collection links without adding multiple cards.

check-iconKeep campaign navigation responsive across screen sizes.

Benefits of Collection List Showcase for Shopify Stores

Give shoppers a faster and more visual way to explore important collections while keeping the page cleaner than a traditional multi-card collection grid.

Collection List Showcase section

Simple Visual Discovery

Pair bold collection links with changing imagery so shoppers can understand each destination before opening the collection page.

check-iconShowcase several collection destinations without a crowded card grid.

check-iconMake collection discovery more interactive through image changes.

check-iconUse custom visuals to strengthen category and campaign storytelling.

check-iconHighlight selected collections with large, readable typography.

check-iconCreate clear links directly to Shopify collection pages.

check-iconSupport both mouse hover and keyboard focus interactions.

check-iconMaintain a simple stacked browsing experience on mobile.

Do This, Skip That.

DO

  • do Use short collection names that are easy to scan quickly.
  • do Choose visually distinct images for every collection item.
  • do Feature collections that are genuinely important to navigation.
  • do Keep image styles consistent across the collection list.
  • do Test hover, keyboard focus, and mobile stacking before launch.

DON'T

  • don't Do not use nearly identical images for every collection option.
  • don't Do not make custom collection titles unnecessarily long.
  • don't Do not add unrelated collections simply to fill all six blocks.
  • don't Do not rely on the image alone to explain each collection.
  • don't Do not use this section when a detailed product grid is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many collections can I add to Collection List Showcase?

You can add up to six Collection blocks, each with its own Shopify collection selection, custom image, and optional display heading.

What happens when a shopper hovers over a collection title?

The corresponding featured image becomes active, while the collection link shifts slightly and displays an arrow to highlight the interaction.

Does the image also change when using keyboard navigation?

Yes. The section responds to keyboard focus and mouse hover, so the corresponding collection image updates when a link receives focus.

Can I use a different title from the Shopify collection name?

Yes. Add a custom Collection Heading inside the block. If no custom heading is provided, the selected Shopify collection title can be used as the collection name.

Can I place the featured images on either side of the list?

Yes. The Featured Image Position setting lets you place the visual area on the left or right side of the collection navigation on the desktop.

What featured image size options are available?

You can choose Small, Medium, or Large image proportions, each with a different aspect ratio for the visual collection preview area.

Where does each collection link send the shopper?

Each collection title links directly to the corresponding Shopify collection, giving shoppers immediate access to its product listing.

How does Collection List Showcase behave on mobile devices?

The collection list and image area become full-width and stack vertically, while the collection title sizing and spacing adjust for smaller screens.

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