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!
Jamie Gregory

Portfolio of Jonathan Belton

Jonathan’s site.
Portfolio of Jonathan Belton

Hot Meteor

Red to attract.
Hot Meteor

Hering Berlin

Corporate website.
Hering Berlin

Jean Delbrel

Comic designer.
Jean Delbrel

Ben Bate

Simple designs for everyone.
Ben Bate

80/20

Grey is the colour.
80/20

Leo Burnett

Simplicity.
Leo Burnett

Indie Labs

Welcome to bigcartel!
Indie Labs

We Were Sofa

Sofa which builds websites.
We Were Sofa

Rob Treutel

Treutal’s simple website.
Rob Treutel

DOGMA

Sample pictures and designs.
DOGMA

monty lounge industries

Usage of typography.
monty lounge industries

The Uprising Creative

Don’t cry.
The Uprising Creative

Fontsmith

Fonts for everyone.
Fontsmith

Rodrigo Corral Design

I do design.
Rodrigo Corral Design

Black Box Press

Notebook designs.
Black Box Press

Studio MIKMIK

Sample work.
Studio MIKMIK

Design Intellection

Simple blog.
Design Intellection

RHYTHM Design Studies

Dominos.
RHYTHM Design Studies

SimpleBits

Step by step tutorial.
SimpleBits

Half Of Us

A little for society.
Half Of Us

Bit This!

Blue and white.
Bit This!

The DECK

Simple article.
The DECK

Sam Dallyn

Designs.
Sam Dallyn

LUXUX

Colourful.
LUXUX

Wearable Print

We make stuff!
Wearable Print

TH= SUM

Online branding.
TH= SUM

Type]Media 2010/11

Media.
Type]Media 2010/11

Jonnotie

Application designer.
Jonnotie