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In definition, minimalism is a form of art which aims to represent the core ideas, identity or theme of a subject. The process of minimalism is done by removing all non-essential forms, features and designs from the design or work of art. Minimalism can be applied in many areas of art, for example logo designs, poster layouts and also in the creation of websites.
What makes minimalist websites stand out from other regular websites? Minimal design is the key to minimalist websites. Compared to normal websites, minimalist websites have less design, graphics and wording. These websites basically keeps the website clean to the core contents and information. Minimalist websites contain very little, but rich and descriptive graphics, uses interesting typography, minimize word usage and also utilizes zone placement for different sections of the websites (menu, search box, tabs, title, etc.).
Despite its simple looking wording and layout, creating a minimalist website is not as easy as it seems. Website designers have to strike the right balance between clean designs and the amount of information provided. Designs should be simple, but not too boring nor plain. And the wordings and typography should be in the right font and the right amount. Eliminating too much information might leave your viewer with many questions in mind, or in the worse case scenario, lost on your website. While on the other hand, having too much information will turn your viewer off and might deter him from exploring your website further. Always keep in mind, designs and wordings are the bare essentials of an effective minimalist website.
Our collection below presents 30 exceptional minimalist websites that will definitely amaze you with its simplicity and uniqueness. Some of the sites below have totally eliminated effects and graphics, leaving only the content while others choose to display more information and graphics, without making the website looking clustered and keeping it easy to navigate. We hope that you might be inspired to change your current website or blog layout and typography to utilize a more minimalist design, just for a change. We are sure it will definitely amaze your site’s readers and viewers. We sincerely hope you enjoy our collection below!
Jamie Gregory
Hi Jamie!

Portfolio of Jonathan Belton
Jonathan’s site.

Hot Meteor
Red to attract.

Hering Berlin
Corporate website.

Jean Delbrel
Comic designer.

Ben Bate
Simple designs for everyone.

80/20
Grey is the colour.

Leo Burnett
Simplicity.

Indie Labs
Welcome to bigcartel!

We Were Sofa
Sofa which builds websites.

Rob Treutel
Treutal’s simple website.

DOGMA
Sample pictures and designs.

monty lounge industries
Usage of typography.

The Uprising Creative
Don’t cry.

Fontsmith
Fonts for everyone.

Rodrigo Corral Design
I do design.

Black Box Press
Notebook designs.

Studio MIKMIK
Sample work.

Design Intellection
Simple blog.

RHYTHM Design Studies
Dominos.

SimpleBits
Step by step tutorial.

Half Of Us
A little for society.

Bit This!
Blue and white.

The DECK
Simple article.

Sam Dallyn
Designs.

LUXUX
Colourful.

Wearable Print
We make stuff!

TH= SUM
Online branding.

Type]Media 2010/11
Media.
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Jonnotie
Application designer.


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