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 At some point in our life, we face a 404 error page while scrolling on the Internet. 404 error pages are the ones people don’t want to see and they seem quite frustrating and confusing. Creating the 404 pages are definitely not the first thing that you want to design while making a website, but they are very important. You might see many 404 error pages around the web, but here are the creative 404 pages you have never seen. Hopefully, you will like these awesome examples and get an idea from it.

What is 404?

When we are searching for something eagerly and when we found this 404 page, it is obviously a frustrating situation for us. You might be thinking, why do people make these 404 pages? The 404 error means the page you are searching is no longer exist on the Internet. This page is served by an HTTP code which is a client-based error and which means the page is moved or the page address has changed. You can create your own customized 404 pages. The best 404 pages also guide visitors to go on the other part of the side, basically, it should not make a bad impression for the user. However, they are error pages, but still, you can make it awesome by putting some little magic. Let’s see the magic in the creative 404 pages you have never seen!

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Spotify

And it wrapped up! Spotify releases its top playlist, songs, artists every year. It allows people to browse the most popular and recommended songs for their preferences. If you have heard the popular track ‘Sorry’ by Justin Beiber, then you will get this 404 page. It is quite timeless with a hilarious moment for the visitors at the moment they get the meaning.

CSS Tricks

Sometimes when you see a 404 page, you want to see what is inside or what is at the backend and coding. The CSS tricks used the most tricky but cool concept to show what is going on at the back of the 404 pages. This is a trick that truly represents the brand well and also shows the error page.

Daniel Karcher

If your brand is about films and media, you should try this incredible concept. The Daniel Karcher design did a creative job by making animation on the error page which resembles a movie scene. It says, ‘Please proceed to the main level’ and when you tap it, it takes you back on the homepage.

Orange Coat

If you want to entertain your visitors on the error page, you must try this one. It has a friendly aspect to engage the user which says ‘Dear happy internet traveler’. It really has a flowchart like a guide which helps visitors to reach out on the right page. Whenever visitors land on 404 pages, they will like the unique way to engage them.

BrandCrowd

The illustration you will see on the brand crowd 404 page is a mixture of cool and clever design. You will love the concept, ‘Don’t freak out, everything is going to be OK’, ‘you can click anywhere else but you can’t click here’.         

Lego

You don’t need to understand anything when you will land here. The design does the talking. Sometimes the plug is broken. They really need to plug in back!

Hotdot Production

You will see the molecules floating on the page when you land here. This resembles a 3D design. This 404 page consists of many tiny red molecules like dots that are moving, and when you move your cursor it changes the direction. It shows like its name though, hot dot! Good job!

HomeStarRunner.com

The website is all about the animated cartoon series, and if it already full of creativity and animation, how can it lack 404 pages huh? There is a retro feeling on the 404 error page. You will see an eye-catchy neon illustration which shouts, ‘OH MAN, 404’d!! It will surely make your day.

Pixar

The world-famous brand Pixar is just perfect in everything. Even if it is about the cute catchy 404 pages! It can feel your sadness and frustration when you reach the error page. Really worth watching. Watch it!

Disney

The legend Disney never fails to entertain us in the most amazing way. Look at its 404 page, which has a cartoon character any every time you land here, you will find a different cartoon. Well, I am waiting for Mickey and Goofy to come. Here’s another one! And, help the monster if you can!

I had a really entertaining time scrolling the web and watching these really amazing 404 pages which really includes in the category of you have never seen. Comment down which one you like the most and if you have more like these, share and get connected to Designing Bulls.