The Golden Rules of minimalist web design
16 Jul 2015

“A picture is worth a thousand words. An interface is worth a thousand pictures.” (Ben Shneiderman)

With the reduction of size, people often conjugate effortlessness however this isn’t the case. With the reduction in size, more detailing is required when we talk about web design. Not only complex detailing is required perhaps a better interface is also mandatory.

Minimalist web design is simply a better and enhanced form of web design making efficient use of space, remarkable typography, audios, visuals and indeed factual content. Minimal web design corresponds to the latest trends of web design (as it is very much into the news these days) that is why below we have explained certain dos of it;

 

1.       Photography

Minimal web design does not correspond with minimal photography rather it incorporates the use of vivid and large photography which is the key requirement in the development of impressive impact. Oversize images convey the message of the text more vividly resulting in the efficient usage of foreground.

 

2.       Negative space

Either you call it space or negative space, it won’t get hurt. Minimalist web design needs space or negative space and indeed this space should be more. This space is not always pale white, it could be of any color but free from all sort of context. Most designers also render this space to different colors depending upon nature and personality.

 

3.       Typography

Words are the main communication bridge and are mandatory for any website to make people aware about the services offered by them. Words reflect not only the methodology but also help in making the right choice. Distinct and appealing typography is characteristic of minimal web design. In typography, bold styles are among famous font styles.

 

4.       Navigation

Everybody needs to be navigated correctly. In the absence of right direction, one gets baffled in the confusing maze. Same is the case with search engines, if navigation button is not recognized then the search engines will be lost and will not be able to generate the results as expected. Most people are adapting to the feature of Hamburger menu, mitigating a number of UI elements for a more minimal web design approach.

 

5.       Harmony

It is a general rule that lacking harmony lacking success. Minimal web design in order to stay strong needs a framework. This framework is provided by burly harmony in between alignment, grids and visual balance.

 

The dos of minimal web design can help you attain such a web design that will not only bring stacks of customers but will also bolster you in targeting the right audience for your web page.

“As far as the customer is concerned, the interface is the product.” (JefRaskin)

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