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Top 20 Inspiring Examples Of Ultra-Minimalist Websites

Top 20 Inspiring Examples Of Ultra-Minimalist Websites | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

In terms of design, the minimalist aesthetic is the visual representation of this concept. Even if in the early days of this style it was very difficult for the designers to achieve its simplicity and clean lines, they have learned to “declutter” the visual to the point of it being the second nature. However, some of the designers take it a step further and cut out almost everything from the design.

Indeed, even if the latest web designs with loud color, trendy headers, and stunning imagery are really attractive, sometimes, it’s nice to see and admire the everlasting minimalist style. The ultra-minimalist websites in this list focus on composition and typography to create clean and simple visuals, and the naked designs are as beautiful as those full of glamour.

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Beautiful minimalist designs to admire.

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How to create more fun and playful typography - 99designs

How to create more fun and playful typography - 99designs | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

Good typography may be hard work, but designers shouldn’t forget to have some fun with it! While crafting fonts and typographic characters can sometimes feel stiff and overly mathematical, we want you to help you find the joy in creating more expressive and playful typography.

Of course, this approach is great for children-oriented design projects—but let’s not limit ourselves. After all… not every coffee shop, ice cream store and logo needs to look posh. Let’s find the more creative side of typography and get goofy!

In this article, we’ll spotlight some examples of playful typography and show you how to join in the fun with your own work....

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Lots of creative inspiration here  and tips on how to use fun and playful typography in your design..

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50 Free Resources for Web Designers | Speckyboy

50 Free Resources for Web Designers | Speckyboy | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it
The tremendous thing about the design community is that we all love to share. We really do. Whether we share our thoughts and ideas via an in-depth article or by giving advice/feedback on a forum, or even by freely offering high-quality resources. The sharing is what makes our community truly great!


Here are last month’s 50 best free resources for designers…

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If you're a designer, you'll find some great resources here from typefaces and icons to UX, UI and design tools.

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50 Blog Headers Guaranteed To Draw Readers Into Any Post – Design School

50 Blog Headers Guaranteed To Draw Readers Into Any Post – Design School | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

It has been said that designing a blog is easy, a-no brainer. Pick a template from the myriads out there all readily available on any platform and you’ll be good to go, right?

But popping images and text into an existing template will likely translate into another generic looking blog. And in today’s growing blogging industry, being just another sheep in the herd won’t do much for your traffic. Differentiating your blog from others in the same niche by creating a blog designed with a bit more character will turn you into the sheep they’ll remember.

Creating a stunning blog does not necessarily mean building your own layout from scratch. You can take advantage of a template, let it do most of the heavy lifting, and pair it with a thoughtfully designed header to start engaging your target audience. Use them to set the mood and visually communicate what your blog is all about. They don’t have to be terribly complex, just tailored to fit your blog beautifully. Below, we showcase 50 awesome blogs with headers that make great first impressions and feature great content....

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Creativity with your coffee and some design inspiration to go with it. 

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20 Best Color Palette Tools for Web and Graphic Design

20 Best Color Palette Tools for Web and Graphic Design | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

As a web or graphic designer you must have a keen sense of color combinations and feel which colors look good together and which don’t. Anyway, even with this great skill in color combining, you may find yourself in situations when you just feel less inspired. That’s when these best color palette tools come in handy!


These 20 best color palette tools will help you choose and create the best color palettes for your graphic or web designs. Choose the one that is perfect for you and start using it! Enjoy

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Bloggers, marketing and PR pros will also appreciate these excellent color palette tools.

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Behance: Creative typography pairs

Here's an inspiring collection of typeface and typography pairing resources for designers and bloggers.
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What a pair! Of typefaces that play well together, that is.

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The Enormous List of Web Typography Resources - Optimizer WP

The Enormous List of Web Typography Resources - Optimizer WP | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

Typeface selection plays a critical role in the readability of your content. Although it may be one of the overlooked aspects when it comes to designing websites. One of the main finding of Nielsen Norman Group Eye-tracking Study of Web Readers was “Text Attracts Attention Before Graphics”. The study revealed:


“Of users’ first three eye-fixations on a page, only 22% were on graphics; 78% were on text”.


As a web designer, you need to pay more attention to typography.To make your design more effective and impactful we have compiled a huge list of typography tools and resources available on the Internet. If you are serious about web design and want to improve your skills, Take time to work your way through this resources.…

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Think topography doesn't matter? Think again and check out these amazing typography resources from Optimizer WP.

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15 vibrant color scheme apps that make design simple - The Creative Edge

15 vibrant color scheme apps that make design simple - The Creative Edge | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

There’s no reason for your designs to look drab – especially when it comes to color. A quick glance online and you’ll find a stockpile of color scheme apps ready to help you learn, play and perfect your next palette.From clever Hex code games to comprehensive color wheels, here are 15 of our favorite free color scheme apps to take your designs to the next level....

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Excellent color resources for design, blogging and marketing. Recommended viewing!  10/10

Jeff Domansky's curator insight, January 10, 2016 10:18 AM

Excellent color resources for design, blogging and marketing. Recommended viewing!  10/10

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Science of Great Content Marketing Visuals: How to Choose Best Fonts, Colors, Layouts

Science of Great Content Marketing Visuals: How to Choose Best Fonts, Colors, Layouts | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

If you’ve been looking to supercharge your social media strategy, you probably know a lot about the benefits of using images.

But, how much do you know about actually creating scientifically shareable images?

Turns out, there’s tons of actionable, research-backed advice on how to create social media images that get shared—the ideal colors, fonts, text, and more, all leveraging what we know about design, psychology and the Internet to get more shares and engagement. 

By the end of this article you’re going to be fully aware of how to make images that your readers can’t help but share. All backed by science....

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NewsCred offers practical tips in making your images more emotional and more effective.

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A Collection Of Platforms And Tools To Build Websites In 2015

A Collection Of Platforms And Tools To Build Websites In 2015 | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

If you’re a practicing web designer, then you have a few favorite tools for website creation.


What are they, when and why do you use them, and do they stand the test of time? Have a look at what else is out there. Get inspired and potentially discover essential means to build websites for your clients this year.


Check the list below with 15 hand-picked platforms and tools for creatives in our profession. Most of them found their place here because they’re proven to be helpful, and easy to use. In 2015, we’re definitely looking at more streamlined ways to complete client projects....

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Here's a fresh take on website builders and a great collection of 15 website tools. Recommended reading 9/10

Jeff Domansky's curator insight, February 6, 2015 10:26 AM

15 excellent website building tools and a few you may never have heard of. Recommended reading.